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What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog's World imagines a posthuman future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive - and possibly even thrive - and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now.

Bringing a dog home can make your family feel complete, but not everyone is ready to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. It's why so many dogs end up in rescue centres. Adam Spivey is here to help. Over the last decade, he has built an amazing reputation for teaching families how to be safe and responsible with their pet at home, and has helped thousands of dogs overcome significant behavioural problems. This all-in-one book will give families the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.

In Horse Konfidence: Tools to Improve Your Life Through an Animal Communicator’s Journey, Katheleen shares her transformative odyssey, illuminating the path she traversed to become an animal communicator. Yet, this book transcends her personal narrative. It is an empowering testament that echoes through the hearts of others, reminding them that by heeding their authentic selves, boundless possibilities await.

Exactly how wild are Bengal cats? Are they huge and vicious? Are they hypoallergenic? How did Bengals become one of the most popular and adored cat breeds? If you want to learn everything there is to know about the Bengal cat’s history, temperament, and appearance, this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Bengal Cats by Cynthia Downer offers a step towards understanding and admiring this stigmatized domestic cat breed. Most books on cats may advise you to avoid hybrid cats like Bengals.

Prolific and widely renowned, Eileen Myles is a trailblazer whose decades of literary and artistic work "set a bar for openness, frankness, and variability few lives could ever match" ( New York Review of Books). This newest book paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of a beloved confidant: the pit bull called Rosie.

Wife and husband team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and rehabilitate neonatal kittens, educate the public on cat and kitten care, and capture our feline friends' unique personalities through writing and photography. Now, in the project of their dreams, they've taken their passion for cats global. In Cats of the World, Shaw and Marttila travel across thirty countries to explore feline welfare and cat culture around the globe, documenting their travels with stunning photos and stories from each location.

Giving up her successful career as a CPA, Maureen Maurer took a leap of faith to pursue her childhood dream: teaching dogs to help people with disabilities. She founded two nonprofit organizations, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii and Assistance Dogs Northwest, and unleashed the potential dogs have to help people with special needs. In Wonder Dogs, Maureen shares her story of discovering God's true purpose for her life and the amazing adventure that followed.

As Dave Barry turns 70 - not happily - he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones - turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does.

Training the Best Dog Ever, originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program, is a book based on love and kindness. It features a program of positive reinforcement and no-fail techniques that author Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz used to train the White House dog, Bo Obama, and each of Senator Ted Kennedy’s dogs, among countless others.

Breed, genetics, injuries, and traumas all play a part in the rate of a dog’s decline. Much like humans, dogs—even canine siblings—can age at different rates. Big dogs age more quickly than small dogs. Some breeds are more prone to serious illness than others. How will you know when your dog has reached their senior years?

Hi, I'm Ted Efthymiadis, and in this audiobook, I'll share a decade's worth of hard-earned lessons. While my previous book focused on starting a dog training business, this one delves into the nuances I learned through trial and error. It's about maximizing efficiency, increasing income, and ultimately, making a greater impact on dogs and their owners. Notably, this book doesn't offer dog training tips; instead, it's tailored for trainers of any method seeking to enhance their business.

Did you just purchase or adopt a golden retriever but don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you are too busy and just don’t have enough time to raise your golden retriever? Has it been weeks or months of trying to correct bad habits and behaviors and your furry friend continues to give you a hard time? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, training your golden retriever doesn’t have to be difficult, even if you have tried other solutions that didn’t work before. In fact, it’s a lot easier than you think.

A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalvan never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home, however, the pressures of his physical wounds, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. In constant physical pain, he soon found himself unable to climb a simple flight of stairs or face a bus ride to the VA hospital. He drank; he argued; he cut himself off from those he loved. Then Luis met Tuesday, a beautiful and sensitive golden retriever....

It's easy to get mesmerized by the unique combination of activity and tranquility aquariums offer. Watching fish and other aquarium life playfully swim around is not only entertaining, but also offers amazing health benefits. It's been proven that owning an aquarium reduces stress and anxiety, and improves your mood.

Want a happier and healthier pet? Listen to this guide on the best raw food diet for dogs, just the way nature meant it. You will notice the difference immediately. Silkier fur, no bad breath, more active, healthy and happy. Find all kinds of healthy raw dog food recipes and suggestions.

When journalist Kim Kavin decided that she wanted a puppy, she did what millions of people do every year: clicked on an online photo and submitted an application. She had no idea that the adorable brindle - advertised as healthy and near her home in New Jersey - was actually a last-minute rescue from a gas-chamber shelter in North Carolina. Blue had arrived in the Northeast with at least a dozen other dogs in an RV that is just one among countless transports whose sponsors are dedicating their efforts to saving dogs.

Vom unendlichen Glück, mit Katzen zu leben - das neue Hörbuch von Hape Kerkeling. Seit seiner Kindheit ist Hape Kerkeling katzenverrückt. Als er acht war, schlich Peterle auf sanften Pfoten in sein Kinderleben. Später waren der gemütliche Samson, eine Seele von Kater, und der rote Spock an seiner Seite. Dann kam Anne - bildschön und superschlau. Nach ihr Bolli, die Überlebenskünstlerin. Und neuerdings ist die schwarz-weiße Kitty die Chefin im Haus. Hape hat mehr als sein halbes Leben mit Katzen geteilt.

There are so many misconceptions about how Thoroughbreds are handled and trained at the track. This misinformation causes countless avoidable problems. The goal of this audiobook is to provide information to aid anyone who has or is interested in having a retired racehorse. Anyone with a working knowledge of horses and the desire to learn can handle a horse off the track and be successful when they have the information they need to understand this wonderful breed.

The definitive guide to feeding your dog a balanced, nutritious, and home-cooked raw diet - from the founder of a natural pets product company with over 30 years of experience. Many people want to prepare their dog’s meals at home, but feel it is too complex. Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs provides a road map to the essentials of canine nutrition, written in easy-to-understand language.

Pippa Mattinson, dog-training specialist, tells you everything you need to know about training and caring for your new puppy. From preparing the house and garden before the puppy arrives, to introducing your new friend to all the family (including children and other animals) and solving problems like crying, night waking, feeding, upset stomachs, biting, chewing and jumping up, this book is packed with all you need to know as a puppy owner.