Dog Health

Discover the fascinating world of dogs with this fun and informative book for kids and adults. This book has everything you need to know about your furry best friend, from the history of dogs and their role in human society to the different breeds and unique characteristics.

First published in 2000, Taming the Black Dog, Bev Aisbett's classic, simple, and easy-to-follow guide to overcoming depression, has sold more than 220,000 copies and helped thousands of people manage their depression. Now expanded and fully revised, this updated edition of Taming the Black Dog features Bev Aisbett's unique blend of information; humor; and clear, simple, and practical advice. It is an invaluable guide and source of information for both chronic sufferers of depression, as well as anyone with a fit of "the blues".

Now you can get two books in best-selling Alkaline Life Diet Series all in one book. The Alkaline Life Diet, Vol 1...where you learn how to lose weight naturally without killing yourself in the gym. This is the best-selling Alkaline diet book where I teach you about all the health benefits of having an alkaline body and give you a better perspective on what the human body was intended to consume.

You will discover all the proven insider pug secrets you’ll need to have the very best experience with your pug. The pug breed is very unique, as is about to be revealed. Everything is covered from pug history, finding the best pug for you, pug puppies, how to pick the best, and avoid the worst! Pug care and keeping your pug healthy, ensuring great behavior, is all covered. Importantly, pug life stages are all covered from puppies to adolescence, training, to adulthood. This audiobook is a must if you are passionate about the pug.

This one-stop instruction manual is the essential companion to your lovable jug. We cover everything you should know, from buying a new puppy through to old age and how best to look after your precious jug, including three in-depth breeder and owner interviews packed with advice and tips.

¡MI PERRO BOOSTER es una emocionante historia que se desarrolla por décadas, en la que Booster, un perro rescatado por un hombre, lo salva a él... pasando así de estar al borde del suicidio, a ser un apasionado por mejorar la vida de personas en todo el mundo!

Escaping from a wretched existence on a rundown farm, a young Spanish water dog goes on the quest of a lifetime, in search of a family to love her and a place to call home. Follow Kat the dog as she tells her heart-warming and uplifting story. The little dog with a big heart who journeyed through fear and starvation to find her forever home.

Discover and understand the power of raw nature concentrated in one single drop: the drop of essential oil for your pets. It's something you've been missing until now. This book will teach you what the essential oils are and what makes them so healthy and effective in pet care.

Owen-known to his family as "little buddy" or "Little B"-has a rare genetic disorder that leaves him largely confined to a wheelchair. Before being united with Haatchi, Little B was anxious and found it difficult to make friends. Haatchi-an adorable Anatolian Shepherd puppy-was abused and left for dead on railroad tracks. He was struck by an oncoming train, and although his life was saved, his leg and tail were partially severed. Haatchi was left massively disabled and totally dispirited.

Josh's father has gone missing without a trace, and Gran's ready to call social services. If Josh wants to keep himself and and his little brother, Twig, out of the system, he'll have to take to the streets and track down his dad. But when Josh digs too deep, his dad's old accomplices catch up to Josh and plunge him into a dangerous underground where putting his trust in the wrong person could number Josh in a growing pile of bodies.

Critically-acclaimed author Monica Holloway shares the extraordinary, touching story of Cowboy, the golden retriever puppy who changed her son's life.

Teresa Rhyne vowed to get things right this time around: new boyfriend, new house, new dog, maybe even new job. But shortly after she adopted Seamus, a totally incorrigible beagle, vets told Teresa that he had a malignant tumor and less than a year to live. The diagnosis devastated her, but she decided to fight it, learning everything she could about the best treatment for Seamus. Teresa couldn't possibly have known then that she was preparing herself for life's next hurdle - a cancer diagnosis of her own.

Should this book have been written? Should it be read? Why is there still so much stigma, shame and taboo associated with mental health? Why do men struggle so much to talk about their problems? Are we adequately equipped? In the workplace, in your home, in the church, in society? The introduction in this book briefly explains how our brains work, it is a powerful organ. Are you trapped in a negative mindset? This book will change the way that you think.

From the time she is nine years old and discovers a “Private Way” full of the wonderful and creepy creatures of the wild - spiders, deer, moles, chipmunks, and foxes - Lauren Slater finds in animals a refuge from the troubled life of her suburban home. As she matures, her bond with animals - raccoons, horses, swans, cats, and primarily, dogs - strengthens and grows more complex and compelling. They offer relief from the pain of her mother’s mental illness.

For the first time in my life, I didn't need to pretend, I didn't need to be tough: I only needed to be honest. "I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I'm not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff, sometimes it's hard to just bend down and get it." I waited anxiously for the interviewer's response. She smiled. "It sounds like a service dog could be great for you."

A grumpy blind man who is a thief, a 12-year-old girl with the IQ of a rocket scientist and the disposition of a street fighter, an intersex woman who just wants to use public restrooms in peace, a gentle giant who is not always gentle – these are the characters in Zeus’s world – a standard poodle and mischievous guide dog not opposed to dumping out in shoes, watering house plants and nipping people on the bottom when the situation calls for it.

Do you or someone you love struggle with significant mental health issues, autism, or other "invisible" disabilities? A highly trained psychiatric service dog (PSD) may be able to help, in ways that medication and therapy can't. The possibilities are exciting, but working with a PSD is a long-term proposition, not to be entered into lightly. Saved by the Dog will lead you through everything you need to know about psychiatric service dogs, and is filled with information that applies to service dogs of all kinds.

John Homans adopted his dog, Stella, from a shelter for all the usual reasons: fond memories of dogs from his past, a companion for his son, an excuse for long walks around the neighborhood. Soon enough, she is happily ensconced in the daily workings of his family. And not only that: Stella is treated like a family member - in ways that dogs of his youth were not. Spending humanlike sums on vet bills, questioning her diet and exercise regimens, contemplating her happiness - how had this all come to pass, when the dogs from Homans's childhood seemed quite content living mostly out in the yard?

Embark on a heartwarming journey with 'Take Paws: Unleashing the Calming Power of Dogs in Your Anxiety-Free Journey'. This captivating book is not just a guide; it's an invitation to discover the soul-soothing magic of dogs. With a rich tapestry of scientific insights, heart-touching personal anecdotes, and hands-on advice, it reveals the remarkable role dogs play in diminishing our anxiety and brightening our lives.

A stirring, inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs. Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for the past twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical disabilities and special needs.