Domestic animals and pets Books

A training manual for any dog owner using the tried, true, and trusted Weatherwax methods.The name "Weatherwax" is widely known in the dog world. The author is a third-generation professional dog trainer and owner of Weatherwax Dog Training. The family...

Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answersto all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner!Who composed the Cat's Fugue inspired by thesound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In...

Inspiring true stories of how horses teach humans and heal their hearts. Horses are sensitive creatures with hearts ten times larger than humans and much more to share with us than meets the eye. Life Lessons from the Heart of Horses offers poignant...

The highly anticipated companion to the sensational Slothilda: Living the Sloth Life! A collection of cute comics about friendship and the adorable mishaps of pet-parenting as told through the eyes of a sleepy sloth named Slothilda and...

Everything You Need to Know about Natural Parasite Control for Livestock, All in One Place! This concise book is loaded with valuable information about ridding livestock of their unwanted guests. Whether you're raising sheep, pigs, horses, cows,...

A charming tale for fans of Marley & Me and Dewey's Nine Lives.Whenever middle-aged desert tour guide Forrest Bryant Johnson went out on his daily walks into the Mojave, all was usually peaceful and serene. But one beautiful summer day in 1987,...

Learn how to create and maintain your own underwater ecosystem. Aquascaping is the art of arranging underwater plant life in aesthetically pleasing displays. From the brilliance of Takashi Amano and numerous other innovators, planted tanks have become...

Say hello to your beautiful, modern dog treat bible! We know you love your dog. We know you want what's best for them. But we also know if you're faced with a dog treat recipe that calls for eight obscure ingredients, requires forty minutes of prep, and...

Whether a novice or expert horseman, every rider, trainer, or owner in any equestrian discipline will benefit from this book's wide-ranging and practical information for years to come.As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store...

Going for a walk is no longer just for the dogs! Experienced cat owner Clifford Brooks is here to teach you and your cat how to enjoy a stroll together. Cats are naturally adventurous creatures, and with the help of a leash and Brooks's tips, you can...

Based on the social media sensation, #WeRateDogs  features the most heroic, over-the-top adorable, wildly successful, all-around entertaining dogs the world has ever seen. It combines extraordinary photos with ridiculous captions to expand the...

The Canine Emotional Detox differs from other books on stress because it focuses on the right combination of elements to reduce stress and to date has over 196 permission-based cases. Take a look at selected before and after photos, pattern discoveries...

"Level Up Magazine Bully Edition" is a magazine that focuses on highlighting the American bully breed which includes dogs from all around the world. Poll results, pictures and biographies of the hottest dogs of the year are shared. You'll discover the...

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens...

The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The...

From two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without peopleWhat 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...

In 2006, about 69 million U.S. households had pets, giving homes to around 73.9 million dogs, 90.5 million cats, and 16.6 million birds, and spending more than 38 billion dollars on companion animals. As never before in history, our pets are truly...

Written with clarity and humour, A Modern Dog's Life offers a new approach to owning and training a dog, drawing on the latest research on dog behaviour and the author's expertise as a vet and animal behaviourist to explain why dogs behave they way they...

Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic...

Get your paws on the latest edition of Travelling with Pets on Australia’s East Coast. Travelling with your beloved dog, cat, bird or horse? Independently researched and collated, the newly updated sixth edition of this popular guide explores the best...

Sometimes words just aren't enough but now you can turn to this deck of 24 feisty felines to help you out, whether you need a boost of kitty confidence, want to send a message or are simply after your daily LOLs. If you really want to tell someone to...

Our society is still learning how to dignify the relationship between a pet and their human with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and centre. In...

In Melbourne For Dogs, local author and dog owner Julie Mundy provides the ultimate list of Melbourne’s best dog-friendly beaches, parks and walks. Featuring over 700 off-lead parks and 50 beaches, along with a comprehensive suburb-by-suburb index...

50 stories of cats that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World. 50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history,...

50 stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. Fifty awe-inspiring stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers,...

Live. Laugh. Bark. What could be better than the presence of a fuzzy and faithful four-legged friend? From their loyalty and devotion to their endearing capacity to face life, work and exercise with endless enthusiasm, dogs have been our steadfast...

Time spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous - and they make wonderful,...

Hundreds of your biggest dog-training questions answered by the UK's no.1 dog trainer.  What should I expect when I adopt a rescue dog? How can I stop my dog from barking at strangers? How do I teach an older dog, new tricks? Steve Mann knows dogs. His...

Do You Look Like Your Cat?: Match Cats with their Humans: A Memory Game

'Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!' â"Dr. Sarah Ellis, coauthor of The Trainable Cat 'Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life.' â"Modern Cat Magazine We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy...

Energetically reprogram your animal’s behavioral, emotional, and health patterns with EFT • Explains the fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and how to apply it to animals • Illustrates the tapping points for dogs, cats, and horses on...

From the author of 101 Dog Tricks, an international bestseller in 18 languages with over a half million copies sold, comes The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks-a pocket-sized edition for impromptu training sessions. Who says your dog can't learn new tricks?...

Learn the cutting-edge science of longevity and the best of integrative veterinary care to achieve a longer, happier life for your dog. Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the causes of aging and how we can intervene to help our dogs...

If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling...

What makes you purr? Of all the questions in the world, this is the most important. It is also the great leveler. Because no matter whether you are a playful kitten or a sedentary senior, a scrawny alley Tom or a sleek-coated uptown girl, whatever your...

The book that explores and explains the world of dogs with the help of quirky illustrations and infographics  Take a sideways look at the dog - from nose to tail, and everything in between  That humans all over the world love dogs is beyond doubt, but...

True Blue tales of clever and courageous canines. Some say Australia was built on the sheep's back, but it's just as true to say our nation was built in the dog kennel - after all, it was the dogs that were rounding up the sheep.  Australians love...

In Rescued, NYT bestselling author Peter Zheutlin interweaves stories and lessons from families who have welcomed rescue dogs into their homes with his own zany experiences adopting one for the first time in midlife to reveal what we can learn from these...

These uplifting stories of dogs and their unlikely mates are living proof of the life-changing power of friendship. We all know dogs are man’s best friend, but sometimes our pups forge the most unlikely of animal friendships. These are the uplifting...

Learn how to make your dog as happy as they make you. Is your dog happy? How do you know? Studies have shown that many dog owners incorrectly interpret their dog's behaviour and emotions. Making Dogs Happy will ensure you're being a good human to your...

You've seen them on TV, now learn from Sara and her Super Collies! You'll find easy-to-follow directions and photos for all the classic tricks as well as showstoppers like taking a selfie and skateboarding! Whether you have a new puppy or have an "old...

Step aside cat ladies, it's time to put the men in the spotlight - when it comes to the felines in our lives, men are just as OBSESSED as women. Celebrating the unique bond between cat and dad, this cute little book is an ode to all cat dads out there...

Become a mutt mastermind with nine fun and easy-to-score personality tests. From dog speak to curious quirks, discover your pooch's true nature to better nurture your bond.  It begins with a simple question: what are your dog's classic...

The Good Boy's Guide to Being Good is an entertaining collection of tips, tricks and wisdom to help raise a well-behaved puppy, written from the humorous point of view of Sprout the puppy. The Good Boy's Guide to Being Good is an entertaining account of...

Feline friend or foe? Follow nine puss personality tests to find out! Answer 81 multiple choice questions to find out who your pet really is and how their mysterious mind works. Questions are organised by classic cat behaviours and life areas, from...

Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat and an Ojos Azules? Do you want to know how to keep your kitty happy and healthy? The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and...