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Do you have a much-loved dog? Are you expecting or trying for a baby? Does your dog know? Do you want to learn how to prepare your dog for the new addition? Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant offers a practical, intuitive approach for creating a loving bond between your dog and your new baby. Dr. Kirkham has packed this book full of information, helpful tips, and the latest behavioral knowledge. It is essential listening for any dog-owning family who is expecting a baby - your dog and baby's future relationship may depend on it.

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.

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff of loving humans for whom every animal life, even that of a frog rushed to the vet for emergency surgery, has merit.

Teresa Rhyne vowed to get things right this time around: new boyfriend, new house, new dog, maybe even new job. But shortly after she adopted Seamus, a totally incorrigible beagle, vets told Teresa that he had a malignant tumor and less than a year to live. The diagnosis devastated her, but she decided to fight it, learning everything she could about the best treatment for Seamus. Teresa couldn't possibly have known then that she was preparing herself for life's next hurdle - a cancer diagnosis of her own.

In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria' s dog, Frieda. A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed.

While hiking on a solo vacation in a remote, uninhabitable region of Arizona, Zachary Anderegg happened upon Riley, an emaciated puppy clinging to life, at the bottom of a 350-foot canyon. In a daring act of humanity that trumped the deliberate savagery behind Riley’s presence in such a place, Zak single-handedly orchestrated a rescue. What didn’t come out in the initial burst of publicity this story received is that Zak and Riley’s destinies were intertwined long before they improbably found each other.

These are the hilarious adventures of a dog lover extraordinaire. Listening to this brilliant reading by Fenella Lee of this tale of life with all things dog - especially Airedale - will transport you to a gentle, fun-loving universe where dog-driven disaster is only a short walk away.

Quando si adotta un cane è bene ricordare che anche lui ha dei desideri e dei bisogni: per la nostra comune felicità, è meglio conoscerli prima, per evitare di scoprire che non hanno nulla in comune con i nostri e condannarci a frustrazioni e delusioni reciproche. Attraverso la conoscenza della storia della selezione è possibile avvicinarsi a comprendere quali sono i desideri e i bisogni prevalenti in una razza: cioè le motivazioni. Tutti noi sappiamo che i nostri cani provano emozioni: impazziscono di gioia al nostro ritorno e appaiono terrorizzati durante i temporali.

Nell'estate 2018, Andrea Scherini e il suo lupo cecoslovacco Nepal scalano in poche settimane diverse cime oltre i 4000 delle Alpi Pennine, e raggiungendo Punta Zumstein (4563m) conquistano il record europeo di altitudine mai raggiunta da un cane. L'impresa si diffonde su tutti i media e Nepal diventa un beniamino dei social: per tutti è il "cane alpinista". Questa è una grande storia di amicizia a sei zampe e dall’estate del 2015 i due sono inseparabili in mille incontri e lezioni di vita. Nepal che scala a 3 mesi i primi 2000.

Die Sprache der Hunde verstehen. "Sag Danke!", "Mit dem Essen spielt man nicht!" - von Kindesbeinen an wird uns Menschen gesagt, was höflich ist und was weniger angebracht ist. "Danke" und "Bitte" sind die ersten Worte, die man in einer Fremdsprache lernt, denn Kommunikation ist das Geheimnis, damit das Zusammenleben funktioniert. Aber nur, wenn alle Beteiligten dieselbe Sprache sprechen. Das gilt auch für verschiedene Spezies wie Mensch und Hund.

Als Tierhalter wollen Sie nur das Beste für Ihren Liebling. Dazu gehört in erster Linie die gesunde und ausgewogene Ernährung Ihres Vierbeiners. Tierische Nebenerzeugnisse, billige Füllstoffe, Melasse und Zucker sind nur wenige Bestandteile eines industriell hergestellten Trocken - oder Nassfutters. Deshalb überlegen Sie vielleicht schon länger, ob die Ernährung mit dem vermeintlich guten Trockenfutter das Richtige ist. Vielleicht hat Ihr Tier auch Unverträglichkeiten oder Allergien?

Hundeerziehung ist extrem wichtig aber manchmal gar nicht so leicht. Sie ist die Voraussetzung dafür, dass sich zwischen einem Hund und einem Menschen eine harmonische Beziehung entwickelt. Auch ist die Hundeerziehung wichtig für die Sicherheit des Hundes, z.B. wenn er versucht einen Giftköder zu fressen. Mit diesem Ratgeber erhalten Sie das Wissen, um Ihrem kleinen Freund die Grundlagen der Hundeerziehung in Eigenregie beizubringen. Das erwartet Sie: Grundbefehle, Stubenreinheit, Freilauftraining, Giftködertraining, Anti-Jagd-Training, und vieles mehr.

Häufig wird von Hundetrainern die oberste Maxime vertreten, dass Hunde sich jedes Privileg erst von uns erarbeiten müssen - ohne Gegenleistung keine Aufmerksamkeit, keine Zuneigung, keine Belohnung. Auch im auf positiver Verstärkung basierten Clickertraining ist dies oft der Fall. Hier gibt es zwar keine Strafen - aber ist "Bindung durch Kontrolle" eigentlich wirklich fair dem Tier gegenüber? Oder ist sie überhaupt effektiv? Kann man gute Trainingstechnik und Empathie miteinander in Einklang bringen?

Votre chien ou votre chiot "pleure", aboie, jappe ou hurle quand il est seul, au point de devenir une vraie nuisance pour votre voisinage ! Voilà une situation que vous ne devez pas accepter : elle est mauvaise pour votre chien, qui va se déséquilibrer de plus en plus ; sans "traitement", aucun espoir d'évolution favorable, c'est le contraire qui est certain ; tôt ou tard, vous finiriez par vous voir retirer la garde de votre compagnon ! Vous devez réagir ! Et le présent guide va vous permettre de le faire, facilement, rapidement, et en complète autonomie !

In the fifth FBI K-9 novel, Sara Driscoll weaves together fast-paced suspense and the fascinating world of law enforcement canines, as Meg Jennings and her search-and-rescue dog, Hawk, are heading south, where it's hunting season. But this time the prey is human.

In this funny remembrance of an unusual triangle, Jess learns to accept what’s best for the one animal he has ever loved. After all, he gave his heart to the Australian shepherd mix he’d rescued. What alternative has he other than to give the restless girl her freedom? But in doing so, Jess discovers more about himself, the nature of affection and attachment, the inevitability of loss, and how much Millie means to so many.

Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that "don't listen" and "go crazy" don't live the lives we - or they - want. Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. In this book you'll learn how to achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less; maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry; know when to call in medical help; and more.

When you bring a new dog into your home, a wash of great joy can become a trial of perseverance as your furry pal chews, digs, yaps, and yes, piddles her way through every room in the house. Allison Pittman learned this all too well when she adopted a "tiny, shiny puppy of indefinable breed(s)". What Allison didn’t expect was the spiritual benefit she would receive as each Saturday dog-training lesson revealed a fascinating spiritual metaphor.

In Letters of Note: Dogs, Shaun Usher brings together a delightful collection of correspondence about our canine friends, featuring affectionate accounts of pups’ playful misdemeanours, heartfelt tributes to loyal fidos and shared tales of remarkable hounds. Includes letters by: Clara Bow, Bob...

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...