Showing titles in Pets & Animal Care

Mensch und Hund möchten miteinander glücklich werden. Doch die Beziehung kann an unterschiedlichen Stellen haken: Der Hund macht, was er will, zerrt an der Leine, zeigt keinen Respekt gegenüber seinem Halter. Oftmals liegen die Ursachen für diese Probleme im Verhalten des Halters gegenüber seinem Hund. Der Mensch-Hund-Coach Andreas Ohligschläger zeigt den Weg aus Inkonsequenz und übermäßiger Fürsorglichkeit, hin zu einem respektvollen Umgang und einer verlässlichen Bindung zwischen Mensch und Hund.

From Fearful to Fear Free is based on the groundbreaking Fear Free program embraced by tens of thousands of veterinary healthcare professionals and hundreds of thousands of pet owners. This is the first and most authoritative book on the subject of reducing FAS and increasing "happy and calm" in dogs. Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from FAS.

A book guaranteed to touch anyone who has ever had a beloved pet… From instant New York Times bestseller, Dr. Nick Trout comes another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine—the story of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life...

It seems like dogs have always been man’s best friend, but when did it become official? Explore the world of our favorite furry friends from the beginning when humans started to take wild animals like wolves and give them a place in our homes. In this Seeker collection, you’ll also learn how new dog breeds are created, why dogs can remember smells better than humans, and if your dog really needs that sweater you bought it.

From miniature donkeys to enormous draft horses, from regal Arabian stallions to sassy Shetland ponies, horses and other equines bring us delight and comfort whenever we encounter them. Even more so, perhaps, when humans and horses are brought together through a rescue. Whether someone has started a rescue ranch on purpose or circumstances align to match up the right horse with the right person, stories of second chances warm our hearts and restore our hope.

Wer möchte ihn nicht, den problemlosen Vierbeiner, der mit uns durch dick und dünn geht? Dabei ist es keine Zauberei, solch einen Traumhund zu besitzen. Die Grundvoraussetzung schaffen Sie selbst, indem Sie Ihren Welpen von Anfang an richtig erziehen. In diesem Ratgeber von der erfahrenen und erfolgreichen Hundetrainerin Katharina Schlegl-Kofler erhalten Sie ein optimales Trainingsprogramm mit Übungsplänen für die ersten acht Wochen Ihres Welpen im neuen Zuhause. Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen machen alles leicht nachvollziehbar.

Ihr bester Freund ist im Alter nicht mehr ganz so sportlich, freut sich aber trotzdem über Herausforderungen? Oder haben Sie einen Junghund mit reichlich Energie, die er in ein Hobby stecken soll, das seinen Instinkten optimal entspricht? Haben Sie Lust, gemeinsam mit Ihrem Vierbeiner einer spannenden Beschäftigung nachzugehen, die ganz nebenbei noch Ihre Bindung stärkt? Dann ist Fährtenarbeit genau das Richtige für Sie und mit diesem Buch wird die Ausbildung zum vergnüglichen Kinderspiel.

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...

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...

A young man is murdered for his prized pet fish. An Asian tycoon buys a single specimen for $150,000. Meanwhile, a pet detective chases smugglers through the streets of New York. Delving into an outlandish realm of obsession, paranoia, and criminality, The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs.

Ever since getting sober a few years ago, Allison Hilborn-Tatro has been dedicated to achieving what she calls "radical stability" in her life. She’s up before five each morning and asleep by nine every night. Her days as a family therapist and mother to one good-natured Labradoodle are orchestrated down to the minute, with little room for anything unexpected to barge in and knock her off the wagon. That is, until the death of a neighbor she barely knew leaves her in possession of his two orphaned Shih Tzus.

The Puppy Training Guide You've Been Waiting For! Steve Mann has been a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for over 30 years. He has trained over 100,000 dogs and thousands of professional dog trainers. He is founder and chairman of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and presents...

Animals bring out the goodness, humanity, and optimism in people and speak directly to our souls. This joyous, inspiring, and entertaining Chicken Soup collection relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives they've changed: such as the dolphins who helped a paralyzed woman heal when doctors offered little hope; the dog who brought life into a failing marriage; the kitten who helped a mother mourn; and the flying squirrel who taught a man the power of laughter.

James Herriot's Cat Stories is the purr-fect gift for anyone who loves cuddling kitties. Kittens and cats of all kinds abound in this program and, like their flesh-and-blood counterparts, they will purr their way into the hearts and minds of everyone who hears their stories. This warm and joyful...

Desentraña el misterio de la historia felina, desde dioses del antiguo Egipto hasta amos absolutos de la cultura pop. Ideal para amenizar tus trayectos urbanos o relajar tu mente al llegar a casa, esta ágil narración te sumerge en la curiosa evolución de nuestro vínculo con estos...

Lass die Unruhe des Tages los und finde durch die beruhigende Beobachtung schnurrender Kätzchen sanft in den Schlaf. Wenn kreisende Gedanken deine Abendroutine stören, bietet diese friedliche Erzählung einen behaglichen Rückzugsort voller Wärme und Geborgenheit. Begleite die kleinen Tiere...

Explorez l'histoire de la domestication pour comprendre comment le loup sauvage est devenu notre plus fidèle compagnon. Cette odyssée révèle des millénaires de coopération, de méfiance et de curiosité réciproque entre deux espèces faites pour survivre ensemble. C'est une fresque...

Lâchez le stress du soir et trouvez un sommeil profond grâce à cette douce relaxation guidée par des ronronnements. Face aux pensées qui tournent en boucle et à la difficulté de s'apaiser, plongez dans une atmosphère extrêmement cocooning et sécurisante. Laissez-vous envelopper par la...