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Для всех, кто мечтает завести щенка или совсем недавно стал его счастливым обладателем. Здесь вы найдете полезные советов по тому, как подготовить дом к прибытию малыша и познакомить его с другими домашними питомцами, каким вещам нужно учить в первую очередь и что делать, если всё идёт не по плану. Вы научитесь понимать логику обучения собак и сможете воспитать себе идеального компаньона и друга. А ваш щенок будет просто счастлив, ведь его хозяева выбрали в качестве стратегии гуманный и современный подход к обучению.

Este livro é para aprender todas as coisas legais que seu cão poderia lhe ensinar, se ele falasse. A comunicação canina é muito diferente da nossa. Diferente do que imaginamos, os latidos não são a principal forma de linguagem entre eles. Eles...

An "engaging, humorous... and compelling story" of one couple's unexpected life with the "runt of the litter" puppy who grew to be the largest dog... ever (Publisher's Weekly). With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie...

Wellensittiche sind die wohl beliebteste Vogelart, um sich einen gefiederten Freund ins Haus zu holen. Doch was müssen Sie beachten? Wie lange können Ihnen Ihre Vögel treue Begleiter sein? Was brauchen sie, um ein möglichst friedliches und artgerechtes Leben zu führen? Es gibt auch bei den Wellensittichen einiges zu beachten. Wie bei uns Menschen, gibt es auch bei den Wellensittichen unterschiedliche Charaktere, dennoch können Sie beruhigt sein. Diese kleine Papageienart, die ursprünglich aus Australien stammt, gehört zu den sehr sozialen Tieren, die gerne die Gesellschaft suchen.

31 Stories about Family, Courage, and How to Listen Learning About Family Learning to Have Courage Learning to...

In this book, renowned dog trainer Pat Miller gives you the positive training tools you need to ensure that you and your dog share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect. By following her step-by-step, six-week basic training program, you'll learn how to develop a relationship with your dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment.

THE BRAND NEW BOOK FROM THE UK'S NO.1 DOG TRAINER! Steve Mann, the UK's no.1 dog trainer, takes it beyond the basics and tackles even more of your dog dilemmas! When it comes to dog training, there is no 'one size fits all' solution. In Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy, Steve's seven active ingredients...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER STARS OF THE PBS NOVA DOCUMENTARY CAN DOGS TALK? An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple...

When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became a part of the family, joining a menagerie of dogs and chickens and making a home for herself in the backyard.

The feminist writer turns her attention to dogs, the narrative told through the point of view of one dog called Flush! Entertaining and refreshingly light...

Journalist Josh Dean tells the story of a lovable Australian Shepherd, Jack, on his novice tour through the exciting world of professional dog showing, following Jack from his first competitions in local school gymnasiums all the way to the great granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Dog Show. A veteran journalist, Dean shines a warm, steady light on the trials that Jack and his plucky, dedicated owners come to face, and uses their story to explore the larger histories of dog shows themselves and our complex, heartfelt relationships to the pets we grow to love.

Barking Up the Right Tree offers proof that aversive punishment seldom works to eliminate undesirable behavior or to get the dog back on track. Dunbar presents numerous nonaversive yet highly effective solutions for misbehavior and noncompliance—simply by using the words you teach, and without even raising your voice.

The thrilling story of a pioneering conservationist working with dogs to protect wildlife from poachers Conraad de Rosner is a pioneering game ranger, working with dogs to protect wildlife against poachers – both ‘bushmeat’ poachers, who use cruel snares to trap animals, and criminal...

My name is Steve Mann and I'm an expert dog trainer with over 30 years of experience. In this book, I will teach you how to raise your Labrador to be healthy and happy. All breeds are different, and it is vital that you grow to learn your Labrador's specific needs and characteristics. Whether...

Dog anxiety is common among all breeds, but different dogs can show different symptoms. Dog Anxiety For Dummies is for the millions of dog parents (and dog-parents-to-be) who want to help improve their pets' quality of life and relieve their suffering. With this helpful resource, you can recognize common signs of anxiety in dogs, discover what triggers their anxiety, learn to use training and play to ease anxiety, and find professional help when you need it. 

From the challenges of travelling when blind to becoming a parent for the first time, Kika & Me is the moving, heart-warming and inspirational story of Dr Amit Patel’s sight-loss journey and how one guide dog changed his world. 'Inspiring and compelling . . . rekindles one's faith in human...

A compassionate, modern, science-based approach to help you (and your dog!) with common training problems “Zak George takes his dedication to humane and effective dog training from the screen to the written page.”—Dr. John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, coeditor of Decoding Your Dog Celebrity dog...

From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has...

Brought to you by Penguin. NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING STEVE COOGAN AND JONATHAN PRYCE THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF THE UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A FLIGHTLESS BIRD AND A TEACHER OUT OF HIS DEPTH . . . Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a...

Readers adore James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom, and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece...