Pets & Animal Care

James Herriot brings back familiar and much-loved friends, including his partner Siegfried and his most lucrative patient, the delightful Tricki Woo. There are some some new arrivals too....

Help your dog overcome problem behaviors and recover from fear, anxiety, and aggression! This resource covers a ton of ground to help your dog develop and live a better life with you and your family.

A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people from the Dogist.

An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words....

What happens when the Zusaks open their family home to three big, wild, pound-hardened dogs – Reuben, a wolf at your door with a hacksaw; Archer, blond, beautiful, deadly; and the rancorously smiling Frosty, who walks like a rolling thunderstorm?

In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion....

When Abigail Thomas’s husband, Rich, was hit by a car, his brain shattered. Subject to rages, terrors, and hallucinations, he must live the rest of his life in an institution....

The fifth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small....

Poets Square is a love letter to community in a broken society, told through the cats Courtney meets in dark alleys, neglected homes and her own driveway; cats she cherishes and must sometimes let go. Above all, she explores what her encounters with feral cats have taught her.

From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions....

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world....

At 22 Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor in Manhattan. She was one year out of college and severely depressed....

Returning from service in the RAF and with a growing family, the life of a country vet is perfectly captured in James Herriot's The Lord God Made Them All....

Evocative, funny and poignant, this is the third volume of memoirs from James Herriot who inspired the television series All Creatures Great and Small....

A celebration of James Herriot and his world, with favourite stories from his books and insights into his life and work....

There is no real evidence that humans ever 'domesticated' cats. Rather, it seems that at some point cats saw the potential value to themselves of humans....

Does your dog bark a lot, pull on the leash, hate to be left alone, or have accidents in the house? Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog-training content in the world and has helped millions of people with their dogs....

This audiobook uses cutting-edge scientific research to explain the true nature - and needs - of our feline friends....

Finally home from London after his wartime service in the RAF, James Herriot is settling back into life as a country vet....

This cutting-edge science narrative, chock-full of heartwarming case studies, is one woman’s quest to learn the true meaning of dog intelligence.

Decoding Your Cat gives owners new insight on promoting their cat’s physical and psychological health and wellness and maintaining a long and fulfilling relationship together....

Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school....

In this inspiring book, best-selling author and "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan uses decades of experience to reveal the many ways that dogs and people can enrich each other's lives....

Niall Harbison is a dog hero based in Thailand. He spends his days feeding, caring for and rescuing the many street dogs he comes across. With every rescue there’s a story....

You may be asking yourself, 'Can I really become a pet psychic?' Well, there's good news: the answer is almost certainly yes! All you need is an open mind and a love of animals....

This book weaves together stories of the many dogs Elias has been lucky enough to know, both in his personal life and while doing his Dogist work. Told in a light tone that does not shy away from more serious issues (Elias is not above the occasional sentimental moment or dog pun), this book charmingly explores the ways that dogs are not just our family and our friends but also irreplaceable beings capable of generating boundless love and restoring balance to our lives.

Hundeyoga – ist das Yoga für den Hund? Oder mit dem Hund? Nun ja, von beidem ein bisschen: Sie machen Yoga, Ihr Hund entspannt mit Ihnen und nebenbei intensivieren Sie noch Ihre Hund-Mensch-Beziehung. Klingt super? Dann schnappen Sie sich dieses Hörbuch und legen Sie gemeinsam los! Mit Atem-, Haltungs-, Entspannungs- und Bewegungsübungen bringen Sie sich selbst ins Gleichgewicht, während Ihr Liebling Ihre Gesellschaft genießt.

Are you ready to transform your horse's behavior and build a stronger, more trusting bond? "A Guide to Understand Your Horse’s Personality" is your ultimate guide to understanding and training every equine personality type, ensuring that both you and your horse thrive in your training journey.

Kaum sind die Kinder aus dem Haus, fällt meiner Frau auf, dass außer mir niemand mehr da ist, um den sie sich kümmern kann. Ihre Idee: Ein Hund muss her. Ich halte Haustiere für entbehrlich. Doch dann kommt die Hündin Tamara ins Haus, und unser gut eingespielter Tagesablauf gerät durcheinander. Das Tier will überallhin mit. Ich sage: Der Hund bleibt hier. Punkt. Aber dann kommt er doch mit. Manfred Suttinger erzählt die authentische Geschichte (s)einer langsam erwachenden Hundeliebe. Humorvoll, augenzwinkernd und rührend zugleich.

The morning after Courtney Gustafson moved into an old house in the Poets Square neighbourhood of Tucson, Arizona, she noticed tiny pawprints all over her driveway. They were the first evidence of a colony of feral cats who would, in time, become part of her family, expand her world spectacularly, and help pierce a personal darkness she’d wrestled with for much of her life. Poets Square is a love letter to community in a broken society, told through the cats Courtney meets in dark alleys, neglected homes and her own driveway; cats she cherishes and must sometimes let go.

Douglas Green considers his late pound puppya knuckleheaded dog named Shirelle to be the greatest teacher he's ever known. "If Shirelle were in a fancy restaurant," he writes, "she might climb onto someone's table and eat their food, but she would never, ever, insult the waiter." The Teachings of Shirelle is the hilarious and uplifting story of how this unique pooch taught her guardian to live life to the fullest.

Hunden var menneskets allerførste husdyr og er i dag det mest populære familiedyr i Danmark. Alligevel bliver hunde ofte misforstået af deres ejere og andre mennesker, hvilket kan påvirke både hundenes velfærd og ejernes livskvalitet negativt. I Din kompetente hund formidler tre af landets førende hundeeksperter ny og forskningsbaseret viden om hunde, der kan hjælpe os med at forstå hundens natur og behov. Bogen giver både en teoretisk forståelse og konkrete anvisninger til, hvordan vi bliver bedre til at forstå vores hunde, så de kan trives, og vi kan få det bedst mulige ud af relationen.

Das Hundeversteher-Hörbuch für jeden Zweibeiner. Beherrscht ein Hund einen soliden Grundstock an Vokabeln, verhindert das Missverständnisse und erleichtert das Zusammenleben von Haushund und Homo sapiens enorm. In diesem Hörbuch erklärt Othello, der Hund von Juli Zeh, der sich auf umfangreiche Recherchen stützen kann, auf seine unvergleichlich großmäulige und extrem geistreiche Art die Welt, wie sie wirklich ist ... Eine herrlich pointierte Feldstudie, vom schelmischen Vierbeiner Othello verfasst und höchst unterhaltsam gelesen von Hundeversteher und Hörbuchpreisträger Andreas Fröhlich.

Der Mann, der mit den Vögeln sprach. Der Comer See in der Lombardei, eingebettet in eine imposante Gebirgslandschaft und umgeben von Palmen, Olivenbäumen und malerischen Küstenstädtchen. Seit Jahren ein touristischer Hotspot. In diesem pittoresken Szenario spielt der packende Gesellschaftsroman, in dem es um die Bedrohung der Bergwelt durch Klimawandel und menschliche Ignoranz geht. Auf einem Steilhang des Monte Croce di Muggio hoch über dem Comer See wird ein Mann angetroffen, der offenbar mit den Vögeln redet. Kurz darauf stürzt dieser Hang in die Tiefe.

Tutto ciò che devi sapere in solo libro — preparati al meglio e diventa con gioia apicoltore. Sei affascinato dalle api e dalla loro complessa organizzazione nella colonia? Ti piacerebbe intervenire contro la scomparsa delle api per preservare l'ecosistema? Vorresti imparare come allevare nel modo giusto le tue api laboriose e come produrre del miele delizioso? Allora hai trovato il libro perfetto per te. In questo manuale troverai tutto ciò che da principiante e neofita devi sapere su questo tema.

О кошках ходит много мифов, и самостоятельно разобраться в том, какие из них правда, а какие — нет, невероятно сложно. В этой книге вы найдете ответы на все жизненные вопросы. Как выбрать котенка, с которым вы проживете долгую жизнь душа в душу? Нужно ли мыть и расчесывать кошку? Как понять, что кошка плохо себя чувствует, и чем ей можно помочь? Что кроется за кошачьей нечистоплотностью? Как защитить мебель от кошачьих когтей? Как правильно запретить что-то кошке и эффективны ли при этом наказания? Можно ли что-то сделать с еженощными "тыгыдыками" или придется терпеть их всю жизнь?

Sie lieben Ihren Vierbeiner über alles, aber sein häufiges Bellen zerrt an Ihren Nerven? Alltägliche und unvermeidbare Kleinigkeiten führen zu lautstarken Ausbrüchen mit Frustrationspotenzial? Und eigentlich wünschen Sie sich nichts sehnlicher als ein ruhiges, fröhliches Zusammenleben? Dann schnappen Sie sich dieses Hörbuch und packen Sie das Problem an der Wurzel!

Собака – лучший друг человека! Это преданное животное сопровождает нас с древнейших времён. Сегодня собака по-прежнему рядом с человеком: она – поводырь, сторож, охотник, а главное – верный друг, который никогда не предаст. В сборнике "Большая собачья книга" собрано множество самых разных произведений о жизни братьев наших меньших. Л.Н. Толстой, А.П. Чехов, М. Пришвин, В. Драгунский, Юрий Нечипоренко и многие другие классические и современные авторы создали замечательные, весёлые и грустные рассказы. Некоторые из них вошли в школьную программу по чтению. Для младшего школьного возраста.

Written by Mary R. Burch, PhD, with input from the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club (R)–the very same organization that designed the test–Canine Good Citizen: The Official AKC Guide will help dog owners easily maneuver through the program's 10-step curriculum, with a focus on responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs.

Die Lebenserwartung unserer Hunde steigt, und damit ändern sich ihre Bedürfnisse. Nicht alle Grauschnauzen bleiben gesund: Erkrankungen wie Arthrosen, Demenz und Organinsuffizienzen belasten Hund und Halter. Doch es gibt Möglichkeiten, die typischen Altersleiden zu vermeiden, zu vermindern oder hinauszuschieben. Dieses Buch zeigt vielfältige, alltagstaugliche Wege, um deinen Hund ins Alter und hindurch zu begleiten. Neben Tipps zur seniorengerechten Ernährung erklärt es die wichtigsten geriatrischen Erkrankungen und wie sie zu behandeln sind.