Domestic Animals and Pets books

One of our all time best selling books is now in its second edition with three additional chapters, color photos and descriptive captions. Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give to other dogs and humans to denote stress and to attempt defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. Written in practical,...

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A practical guide to training your Border Collie. With step-by-step photography and training case studies throughout, it covers: breed variants and temperaments; diet, puppy training and bringing new dogs home; simple commands, boundaries and socialization; the 'Chill Mat' - a safe territory to keep your collie calm; and, lead and recall training.

Each full-colour page of this calendar shows a contributed photo of the guilty pup with a sign describing his transgression. Everyone who has shared life with a dog can relate to the crazy antics and appreciate the adorable expressions that make it hard to stay mad at our furry friends for long.

Suitable for David Hockney fans and dog lovers everywhere, this book deals with two of the artist's closest friends, his dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie. It includes Hockney's paintings and drawings of his two companions, dozens of illustrations, and a text by the artist himself.

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A Tale of Two Kitties is the story of Nick Harding's unlikely trajectory from cat hater to reluctant cat owner and finally to cat lover, via a global investigation of the weirdly fascinating domestic cat world.

Me-yowza! Meet the baddest cats around for a year of off-the-wall feline madness. Adapted from the bestselling book, BAD CAT is the outrageously hilarious calendar that delivers laughs year after year. Every day, a new naughty kitty: Cats distilling catnip mash. Cats singing Fleetwood Mac at karaoke. Cats poking holes in the punishment spray bottle. Now including Bad Cat Diet Secrets,...

Originally conceived by Eliot himself, Old Toffer's Book of Consequential Dog poems are a witty, varied and exquisitely compiled as Eliot's cats.

Aboard the USCSS Nostromo, Jonesy leads a simple life enjoying The Company cat food and chasing space rodents. Until one day, his cryostasis catnap is rudely interrupted. The humans have a new pet and it's definitely not house-trained. In space, no one can hear you meow.

...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...

The sequel to BOB: NO ORDINARY CAT. A special edition for children aged 11 and above of the number one bestseller THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BOB.

Mike Tucker was born into a life of farming and horses. His passion and hard work enabled him to progress from international groom to successful international event rider, top level Eventing official and television commentator.

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.

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

What happens when you want to take a holiday, or even just pop out for a drink, and your dog looks up at you with those expectant eyes?From the editors of the UK's No 1 travel guide, the much loved Good Pub Guide, comes the latest edition of the Good Guide to Dog Friendly Pubs, Hotels and B&Bs.

This heartwarming Christmas story would make a PERFECT STOCKING FILLER. ...

Anything a dog can do, a dachshund can do better... With a waddle in their step and eyes that will melt your heart, these mischievous little pups have got us head over heels in love. This little book dedicated to the sausage-shaped dog will prove that it's not just any old dog who's a man's best friend - it's a dachshund.

From spaniels to sheepdogs, this title helps you to choose the perfect companion for your family. It features over 400 of the world's best-loved breeds. It includes a Q&A selector charts that helps you to choose the right dog for your lifestyle and guidance on caring for your dog, understanding its behaviour, training tips, and more.

An indispensible guide to raising your new puppy from the author of The Dog Listener. From teething to training, this book follows the development of your puppy from new pet to best friend.