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This delightful narrative takes listeners on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, best-selling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.

This book explores the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn discusses the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems, and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained.

Sometimes it's love at first sight. Sometimes it takes a while. But the staff at Woodgreen are always there to look after their canine guests until they find the right permanent home. From big to small and pedigree to the scruffiest pooch, no effort is spared to find each and every one a new family who will give them the love they deserve. Rehoming a dog is a big commitment, but also a privilege and a huge joy when the right match is made. Finding a Forever Home shares some of the heartwarming and inspiring stories of once-lost dogs.

From a dog livestock auction to the laboratory of one of the world's leading animal behavioral scientists all the way up to the highest echelons of the USDA, journalist Rory Kress and her dog, Izzie, seek answers about who we're trusting to be the watchdogs for our pet dogs. The Doggie in the Window is a story of hope and redemption. With Izzie's help, learn the real story behind the dog in the window and how she got there in the first place.

"This might be one of the month’s, if not the year’s, sweetest books — zaniest, too.” ―The Washington Post "A hilarious addition to the dogoir canon.” ―People "Perhaps the greatest love story ever told.” ―Refinery29 "The feel-good book the world needs." —PopSugar From one of...

A nadie escapa que en España hay cada vez más hogares con mascotas, y entre estas, los gatos son las favoritas. Sin embargo, existen una serie de creencias erróneas sobre estos animales. En este libro, la adiestradora de gatos Laia Salvador nos enseña todo lo que debemos saber antes de adoptar un gato y lo que podemos hacer para mejorar nuestra convivencia con ellos.

Chovatelka psů Kasey Carlinová čelila v průběhu let mnoha výzvám, ale takovou ještě nezažila. Potkala Maggie, traumatizovanou toulavou fenku, která prodělala nepředstavitelná utrpení. 17krát postřelená, slepá a zbitá, už neměla sil a chtěla to na světě vzdát. Ale svět to nevzdal s ní. S pomocí svých lidských přátel, Maggie začíná dlouhou cestu k uzdravení a šíří radost všude, kde se objeví. Inspirující, srdcervoucí a zároveň dojemný příběh ukazuje, jak mohou být nejtěžší duševní a fyzická traumata u psů zmírněna péčí a spoustou lásky a pozornosti.

La creatrice del profilo @filippotheonlyonered. Per diventare dei compagni di vita più consapevoli e instaurare con i vostri gatti una relazione rispettosa e ricca d’amore reciproco. Cassandra Sartori è la consulente in cultura felina che tutti vorrebbero per amica: simpatica, affettuosa, creativa e, soprattutto, autenticamente e orgogliosamente gattara.

Nel 2016 Dion Leonard, un esperto ultramaratoneta, incontra inaspettatamente una piccola cagnolina randagia durante una gara di 250 chilometri attraverso il deserto dei Gobi, in Cina. La cucciola, che sarà ribattezzata Gobi, dimostra che quello che le manca nella taglia è ampiamente ricompensato dalla grandezza del suo cuore: comincia a seguire Dion passo dopo passo, attraverso le impervie montagne Tian Shan, mantenendo il passo con lui per circa 130 chilometri. Quando Dion si rende conto dell'incredibile determinazione di questo piccolo animale, qualcosa dentro di lui cambia per sempre.

Military working dogs have played a vital role in the United States armed forces throughout history. In this celebration of their contributions to our nation, Lisa Rogak profiles these heroic dogs, capturing the devotion and respect these amazing canines, their devoted handlers, and fellow soldiers share for each other. A heartwarming collection for dog lovers everywhere, Dogs Who Serve is a must-listen tribute to America's military working dogs.