The Aussie animals that share our backyards, our cities and our lives.
Australia is the most urbanised nation on earth and yet we share our built environment with a cavalcade of amazing native creatures. This book examines some of the issues around our complex relationship with nature.
The complete guide to caring for your canine friend
This expert and user-friendly book supports owners in truly being their dogs’ best friend. Dr Claire, a practicing Australian vet, advises on: the life stages of your dog; all aspects of caring for your furry friend, including pet insurance, vaccinations, diet and general health; behaviour and training; common canine diseases; and so much more.
Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our cats! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach.
A stunning collection of photographs capturing 45 different dog breeds across 65 portraits, each canine is complete with facts about their breed and personality.
Handle with care explains animal behaviour, how animals talk to each other, and how children and grown ups can safely meet and make friends with all kinds of animals, from the smallest pets to the biggest farm animals. A book for families to share. Ages 7+.
Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our dogs! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach.
Handle with care explains animal behaviour, how animals talk to each other, and how children and grown ups can safely meet and make friends with all kinds of animals, from the smallest pets to the biggest farm animals. A book for families to share. Ages 7+.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Your Pet to Sit, Catch, Fetch, and Impr
Featuring 450 step-by-step, full-color photos, the book first establishes training basics, and then shows how to enhance core training sessions with classic tricks as well as advanced obedience games; agility training; jumping, retrieving, and digging tricks; flashy frisbee tricks--and useful tricks such as finding the remote, retrieving the ......
You'll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, and heartwarming things that our dogs do.
We learn so much from our canine companions, and along the way, they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives.
You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and ......
You'll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, and heartwarming things that our cats do.
We learn so much from our feline friends, and along the way, they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives.
You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod ......
Based on the innovative, positive training methods this practical training book explains how to get your dog started in the exciting sport of dog agility.
Dogs serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. An homage to our canine companions, Great American Dog Stories presents a collection of enduring tales about man's beat friend penned by an impressive array of authors.
Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting & Home describes how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. This book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that ......
101 Heartwarming Stories about Our Happy, Heroic & Hilarious Pets
Sometimes you can choose your family… by choosing to love a cat! But just because they’re animals it doesnt mean they wont be as complex and individual as anyone else around. Our cats can be so good, and then they can be not-so-good, but boy do they give us great stories! This collection of 101 funny, heartwarming, and sometimes mindboggling ......
101 Heartwarming Stories about Our Happy, Heroic & Hilarious Pets
Sometimes you can choose your family… by choosing to love a dog! But just because they’re dogs, it doesnt mean they wont be as complex and individual as anyone else around. Our dogs can be so good, and then they can be not-so-good, but boy do they give us great stories! This collection of 101 funny, heartwarming, and sometimes mindboggling stories ......
Dogs keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives and every day an adventure. You'll love these 101 dog tales of family, friendship, fun.
The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen
The Faraway Horses tells the tale of the extraordinary life of an extraordinary man. At heart, this rich and rewarding memoir is a roadmap for living a harmonious and honourable existence among horses and humans. This updated edition features a new foreword and introduction.
Be prepared to fall in love with your dog all over again as you read these heartwarming stories of pet parenthood, and the unconditional love, companionship and amusement our dogs provide. We're all crazy about our dogs. We can't get enough of them, and we can't read enough about them. This book contains 101 of our very best dog stories from ......
When you care about the environment, you care about the footprint - and, for that matter, the pawprint.
You can minimize your pet's environmental impact: how it is fed, how it stays clean, and how it is housed. This book by journalist Darcy Matheson, a regular broadcaster and writer on animal care, examines the ......
E. B. White (1899-1985) is best known for his children's books, Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan. Columnist for The New Yorker for over half a century and co-author of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, White hit his stride as an American literary icon when he began publishing his "One Man's Meat" columns from his ......
Everything You Need To Know To Raise Your Own Backyard Flock 2ed
A revised and updated bestseller *Revised in coordination with the American Poultry Association *Covers all the essentials of raising and keeping chickens. *More than 75 color photographs and illustrations. People across the country are raising chickens, whether for food or companionship. You can, too, with this indispensable guide. ......
A Practical, Compassionate New Way to Train Your Dog
Many dog owners want to know how to connect with their pets better, how to provide better care, and how to troubleshoot behavioral issues. In this straightforward treatment, Lisa Tenzin-Dolma looks at the ways in which we connect with dogs, and how we can deepen our understanding and strengthen the bonds with our companions.
As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.
Tried-and-True Techniques to Help Your Dog Feel Secure
This book gives you all the tools you need to train and relax your newly adopted, fearful dog. From explaining the root of his timid behavior, to handling aggression and adjusting your own tone of voice, you'll have all the information needed to make your companion feel safe and loved in his new home.
A Complete Guide to Raising a Happy Puppy in a Positive Environment
A comprehensive, visually organized roadmap that navigates puppy husbandry-from selecting a puppy to preparing to bring one home to acquiring, training, and living with the new family member.
