Pets 6

A Pocket Full of Horses. North American horses come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Whether popular and well known or rare and obscure, each breed has unique characteristics, behavior and history. This fun pocket handbook celebrates the qualities of 96 breeds, from the sleek beauty of elite race……続きを見る

A warm, fuzzy, feel-good read, here is the bestselling story of Ginny, an adopted mixed-breed dog whose extraordinary ability to rescue stray cats has propelled her to national stardom. A perfect stocking stuffer, this trade paper edition is being published to coincide with the hardcover release o……続きを見る

Training a high-quality flushing dog has little to do with intuition and everything to do with well-practiced know-how. The authors share their collective wisdom on training retrievers and spaniels, aiming to end the adage that nonprofessionals can't train dogs.続きを見る

With more than 150 color and black-and-white photos throughout, this totally revised edition contains the official breed standards for all 153 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.続きを見る

Finally, a veterinarian's guide to complete herbal health care for your dog! As a dog lover, you may have considered using herbs as part of your pet's health-care regimen. Perhaps you've wondered: Are herbs really safe for se on my older dog? Which plants are best for dogs with hot spots, hip dysp……続きを見る

The Plott bear hounds's story began in 1750, when Johannes Plott left Germany for the North Carolina Mountains. A classic American tale of adventurers and underdogs, this true story is one that author Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.続きを見る

Barking is more than just noise. Barking is natural and almost all dogs bark. It is one of the many ways dogs communicate with each other as well as with humans. In this book, author Turid Rugaas, well known for her work on identifying and utilizing canine "calming signals," turns her attention to……続きを見る

With over 390 pages and the accompanying DVD, the author of "Aggression in Dogs" and the Maxwell Award winner "Canine Body Language" brings you new ways to train your dog and to improve your understanding of how your dog perceives the communications you give to him. This is done by providing you w……続きを見る

Get all the facts about caring for your mouse in "The Mouse: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet." You'll learn about the right housing for your mouse, how to feed your pet properly and how to keep it in the best of health. You'll also discover why your mouse behaves the way it does and how to……続きを見る

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the specific traits of your Maltese, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet throu……続きを見る

Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness, leadership, and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Kerasote takes readers on the journey shared with a dog he found in a Utah desert.続きを見る

A pocket-sized guide covering 19 indoor drills and 38 field and water drills to help you train your dog to become and outstanding retriever. The book includes a complete description of how to set up and run each drill, and a diagram showing you how the drill should be run. You will find this pocke……続きを見る

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Golden Retreiver even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing your Golden; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, ……続きを見る

Dogs have deliberate, subtle, and often humorous ways of expressing themselves. Canine Behavior. A Photo Illustrated Handbook includes 1,000 images of dogs, wolves, coyotes, and foxes. It was created for everyone interested in dogs??????pet owners, trainers, veterinarians, ethologists, and behavio……続きを見る

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Goldfish are the most widely kept fish in the world. They are the quintessential first pet since goldfish are relatively inexpensive, ……続きを見る

A nationally syndicated humorist and a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer collaborate on this elegantly illustrated portrait book for anyone who has ever loved an old dog. 64 photographs throughout.続きを見る

From the front lines of modern medicine, "Tell Me Where It Hurts" is a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century.続きを見る

Make the pet-planet connection You care about your pet. You care about the environment. You want to make informed decisions when it comes to involving your furry or feathered family members in your mission to live more lightly on the planet. But how do you know if you're providing for your pet in ……続きを見る

Tons of ideas for having even more fun with your dog!Dogs are so much fun to be around--that's why they're our best friends, right? But there's so much more you can do with them than play fetch. This book showcases all the fun activities you can share together, like camping, hiking, swimming, agil……続きを見る

The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.続きを見る

Pigeon Creek is past saving. Maybe you should just forget it." That's what the students of Jackson in Everett, Washington heard when they set out to reclaim a nearby stream that had once been a spawning ground for salmon. Undaunted, the children set to work--and this lively and inspiring account, ……続きを見る

Geller teaches her cruelty-free method of "life coaching" for dogs and their people. Her revolutionary play-training uses mutual understanding and respect--and puts an end to outdated methods that rely on physical exhaustion or stressful aggression of any kind.続きを見る

It can take a lot of time, patience, and money to train a dog?and even more to teach him new tricks! In this book, dog owners will get professional advice without having to attend pricey classes. Certified pet dog trainer Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz explains how to solve virtually every behavioral iss……続きを見る