Domestic Animals and Pets books

'In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found your paw' When Nicola found Buddy, abandoned and broken, she vowed to do all she could to help save him. What she didn't know at the time was that this little dog would in turn save her.

5 stars

Luxuriant fur, slinky tails, and mesmerizing gazes abound all year long. ...

A complete guide to understanding and caring for the canine female. New edition. 50 b/w illus.

Features 64 breeds of dog from around the world. This book helps you to spot all kinds of dogs from the tiny chihuahua to the noble Great Dane, from the sleek Saluki to the dreadlocked Hungarian Puli, and more.

5 stars

Sweet and soulful dog portraits for your desktop, all year long....

...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy. --Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University...

Whether you live in the city or the country, and whether your dog is little or large, Dogs in Jumpers is filled with knitting patterns to keep your dog warm this winter. With 12 projects including patterns for jumpers, coats and a dog blanket, colour suggestions and advice, Dogs in Jumpers will ensure you and your best friend to walk out in style!

A dog is for life, but an old dog's wisdom is for ever. Full of practical advice, uplifting stories, and scientific expertise, this book reveals how dogs can be a constant source of wisdom, comfort and love in their old age. A must-have for all dog-lovers.

Having shown us how to master monsters in Edward's Crochet Imaginarium and capture friends and family in Edward's Crochet Doll Emporium, Kerry Lord is back with patterns for everyone's pups in her new book. Including patterns for 50 classic dog breeds, you can also adapt the patterns to perfectly capture your own furry friend in crochet form.

With contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock ? how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order ? along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - AS SEEN ON THE ONE SHOW & GOOD MORNING BRITAIN...

Focuses on the single most important obedience command, how to build up a reliable recall successfully, using effective and positive training techniques.

A fascinating scientific study about the unique bond between humans and dogs, and the implications of Dr Wynne's new-found knowledge for the way we interact with dogs and take care of them.

America's #1 bestselling cat calendar!...

The professional animal advocate best known as the "Kitten Lady" provides expert guidelines for caring for vulnerable newborn kittens, sharing the stories of remarkable rescues while discussing topics ranging from feline overpopulation to animal welfare.

Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skills With BAT 2.0, trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other ?triggers.? Clear enough for all readers to follow, this...

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps.

National treasure Fred Basset returns! Dive in to this new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail to join Fred and his loveable gang on their latest antics and escapades.

The dog's done its business. Your job is to find what it left behind in 22 hi-res photographs of grass, leaves and gravel. Entertaining fun for all dog owners.

Offers comprehensive guidance on caring for cats and discusses cat behavior, emphasizing the need for the animals to feel confident and addressing such topics as grooming, stress-free travel, nutrition, and play.