Domestic animals and pets Books

How has one man's life mission to make an unjust thing right - save North Dakota's native horses - changed history?Growing up in small-town North Dakota, Frank Kuntz led a typical, country life with lots of brothers and sisters, hard-working...

Secrets the professionals use to train their dogs! With decades of tested strategies, this ebook will show you the fastest and most effective way to properly train your dog. You will learn how to teach them tricks and how to train them in as little...

"Rescuing Penny Jane is at once a compelling memoir and an insightful exploration of shelter dogs in our society; as Amy Sutherland welcomes us into her extended dog family, she reveals much about the souls of both dogs and people. This is an inspiring...

Afraid and weak, an abandoned mama dog and her six-pack of wee pups are in dire need. Bella, a tenacious furball, is destined for great things, though she doesn't know it yet. It isn't long before she chooses her humans: a retired firefighter and his...

Help Your Cat PURRFORM His Best! Research has proven that you can make your cat smarter. Whether your cat is gifted or intellectually challenged, you can help him become a certified Felinestein -- a more effective communicator, better problem solver,...

Move over, Lassie -- the dog who rescues cats has struck a chord in America that will not stop resonating. This canine crusader's uncanny ability to find and rescue stray cats has melted hearts from coast to coast, generating massive media attention,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

Walking with Wallace tells the story of conversations between the author and his beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Wallace, as they walked in the beautiful South Northamptonshire countryside. These conversations often included debates on the...

A "down to earth introduction" to a breed that is believed to be one of the oldest, purebred dog breeds in the world. Originally used to retrive ducks in the wetlands of Italy, and now are world renowned truffle hunters and great family dogs. This...

A reference book for the breeders of sport horses and Thoroughbreds, which covers in detail the superior sport bloodlines developed in the heat racing era (1665-1870) and identifies the modern carriers that are potent in them. It gives the history of...

This is a reference book for the breeder and owner of sport horses. It presents the breeder with a fresh way to evaluate their stock or mounts, using the pedigree as a genetic road map so they can assess genetic dominance, plus it explains how to build...

This book is a presentation of he multi-talented Standardbred to the sport horse breeder and competitior, with the goal of equipping the modern breeder to make the most of the sport talent and bloodlines it contains. Key subjects covered:* A study...

Narrated by Mia, an avid outdoorsy-type, the story follows these two very different women as they travel through Yosemite, Napa Valley and Big Sur. During the women’s journey together, they not only experience a variety of entertaining and...

This book is about a blind service dog that is also a cancer survivor. It includes information about the ADA. It is written from the view point of the dog and is therefore humorous and educational both. The book is illustrated with photos and sketches by...

When two enthusiastic little boys, Conway and Weston, ages five and three, make a late summer visit to Grandma and Grandpa's country home, they discover something fascinating, something wonderful. Children and dogs can talk to one another. Really talk!...

This collection of animal Reiki stories includes inspiring real examples of how Reiki can support the health and wellness of a variety of species. Contributing authors are Reiki practitioners from around the world who work with animals.

Filled with practical tips and expert advice, this book will help give you the confidence you need to help the animals who need it most! Animal Reiki Teacher Kathleen Prasad has written the first eight chapters, with additional author contributions from...

Hallo! How nice for you to drop by. My name is Montgomery, Monty for short, and I am a Golden Retriever.So, I take it you're interested in what it's like to step into the world of dogs? What we think, what we talk about, yes talk about, how we feel about...

Turin, in the eighties. On an unexpected train trip from Italy to England, Giorgio meets the love of his life. A few months later Giorgio and Margherita get a German shepherd puppy together.Everything seems perfect until a car accident in the Tuscan...

This book shows you step-by-step and fish-by-fish how to create a beautiful, harmonious aquarium that mimics a natural habitat and fosters healthy fish and plant life. It includes more than eighty detailed recipes for aquariums of different types and...

Discarded Rabbits is an invaluable handbook on rabbit rescue that is filled with helpful information for both first-time rescuers and those with years of experience. The volume is logically organized with separate sections on large-scale rescue and...

Paw it forward while creating healthy, wholesome meals for your favorite fur babies. Puppy Pleasures reveals that cooking for your favorite fur babies is incredibly rewarding. Not only will you be saving a ton of money, but you're ensuring that only the...

Meet Jake and Kobush, the feline authors of Twenty-Five Things YourCat (Probably) Wants You To Know! These two beautiful puddies have a lot to say. I'm just their human that did his best to capture their words so that you mightgain some "puddie insight".

A Must-Read for all Pet LoversFor decades, dog and cat owners have depended on popular commercial foods to keep their beloved animals well-fed. Until 2007, when the national pet food catastrophe left pet owners scrambling for an alternative to...

Why do people who have dogs live happier, longer, and more fulfulling lives? Sociologists and veterinarians have spent years investigating the positive effects that dogs have on people's health and happiness yet their findings are inaccessible to...

An old crush. A long-lost family member. A magical Labrador and a whole load of ghosts... At least Adeline can't say life is boring! Adeline yearns for family, but for years, the closest she's gotten is her assistance dog, Coco.When a frightening...

This is a story of a journey. A journey through cancer as related in a series of e-mails written by the patient's dog called Misty. Misty is a Bichon Frise who is seven years old and has been with her current family for just over three years. She is...

Equine Stretching for Mobility: An Illustrated Guide is aimed at horse owners of all skill levels and disciplines and is intended as an indispensable handbook for equine practitioners. Full of detailed illustrations of the muscular skeletal...

As a 21st century answer to T.S. Eliot's practical cats, Janet Kozachek has created a book of useful and amusing cats. Richly illustrated with detailed pencil drawings and witty rhymes, The Book of Marvelous Cats features cats that entertain, do the...

After losing her two beloved Labrador Retriever dogs in a tragic accident, A.E. Palmer knew she had to do something to share their story and try to heal from their horrific passing. Seeing her dogs perish from being hit by a massive truck, launched her...

It started with one tiny kitten plagued with health issues who overcame them all. Smush was rescued by a kind-hearted vet student and then in foster care for 4 months until she found her forever home with her two moms and various other rescue pets. Smush...

Marlene Baird is the author of four published novels: Murder Times Two, The Filigree Cross (The Salvation of Larry Broadfellow), Minnie and the Manatees, and Claire Walker, which are available at Authorhouse.com She took third place in the Lorian...

The Naturalist's Library V7: Entomology, Exotic Moths (1841) is a book written by William Jardine. The book is part of a series called The Naturalist's Library, which focuses on various aspects of natural history. This particular volume is dedicated to...

Quiet Hours With Nature is a book written by Eliza Brightwen and published in 1904. The book is a collection of essays that describe the author's experiences and observations while spending time in nature. The essays cover a variety of topics, including...

The Aquavivarium, Fresh And Marine is a book written by Edwin Lankester in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive account of the principles and objectives involved in the domestic culture of water plants and animals. It covers both freshwater and marine...

""Nests and Eggs of Familiar Birds"" by Henry Gardiner Adams is a comprehensive guide to the nests and eggs of common birds found in North America. Originally published in 1890, this book provides detailed descriptions of the nests and eggs of over 200...

""The Birds of Rhode Island"" is a comprehensive guide to the avian species found in the state of Rhode Island, written by Reginald Heber Howe Jr. and originally published in 1899. The book includes detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics,...

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your...

A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage referenceFully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques...

ARMCHAIR WORKSHOPS are designed as a collection of short, bite-size, easy to read and understand 'topics' so that you can enjoy learning from the comfort of your armchair, in a lunch hour, on a tea break, in the tack room or wherever you want to!! In...

Armchair Workshops are designed as a collection of short, bite-size, easy to read and understand 'topics' so that you can enjoy learning from the comfort of your armchair, in a lunch hour, on a tea break, in the tack room or wherever you want to!! In...

Do you wonder what it means to be "healthy as a horse"? Equine-imity teaches you how to create horse-human relationships that will improve your health by reducing stress and bridling emotions that behave like runaway horses. Based on the classes and...

THE WILD, FREE-ROAMING HORSE of the U.S. Great Basin has given us a new vision for a vibrant and healthy natural horse. That vision is embodied in this newly updated and classic work, The Natural Horse: Lessons From the Wild.Paddock Paradise. Based on...

"Find your four, now look for the two,"Karen Murdock tells Lukas. For the World's Smartest horse it's a simple task to identify the numbered plaques before him. In fact, it's that trick that earned Lukas his recent Guinness World Record. It's hard to...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...