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Here is everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life, from monks who have been breeding, raising, and training German Shepherds for more than 25 years. Their extraordinary grasp of every facet of puppy behavior has gained them worldwide attention.

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...

From the moment pets come into our lives, we know the day will arrive when we have to say farewell. Still, we are never emotionally prepared for the last adieu. In Goodbye, Friend, Gary Kowalski takes you on a journey of healing, offering warmth and sound advice on how to cope with the death of your pet.

Canine professionals are seeing increases in troubling dog behaviors, and recent studies show behavioral concerns are a large reason why dog owners surrender their pets to shelters. This professional and practical guide gives hope and encouragement to dog owners trying to eliminate unwanted aggression, barking, timidity, fear, and reactivity in their dogs.

Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed reveals the secrets to a happy, well-behaved dog in his revolutionary new book, The Dog Guardian. Struggling to solve your dog's behavioural problems? Looking to achieve the perfect relationship with your dog? The Dog Guardian is here to help. Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed teaches emotional intelligence for dog owners, leading to confident, happy and well-behaved dogs.

Im Herzen Jakartas geschrieben, erzählt dieses Buch von den letzten Tagen einer tiefen Freundschaft, die die Grenzen zwischen Zwei- und Vierbeinern überwindet. Die Autorin, eine erfahrene Tierkommunikatorin, teilt ihre ergreifenden Lektionen, die sie auf ihrem Weg mit Leni, einer einst misshandelten Hündin, lernte. Dieses Buch führt die Leser durch die komplexen Emotionen des Abschieds und der Heilung, illustriert durch Lenis unerschütterliche Lebensfreude und Weisheit.

Schaffe deinem Hund einen mentalen Rückzugsort voller Ruhe und Sicherheit – mit Die sichere Höhle aus der DogCalm-Serie. Diese geführte Hundemeditation unterstützt deinen Vierbeiner dabei, nach aufregenden Erlebnissen zur Ruhe zu kommen und tief zu entspannen. Ideal bei: • Reizüberflutung • Unruhe zu Hause • Alleinbleiben • Entspannung nach Training oder Tierarztbesuch Mit Brown Noise zur Reizfilterung DogCalm – weil Ruhe auch Kopfsache ist.

Schaffe deinem Hund einen mentalen Rückzugsort voller Ruhe und Sicherheit – mit Die sichere Höhle aus der DogCalm-Serie. Diese geführte Hundemeditation unterstützt deinen Vierbeiner dabei, nach aufregenden Erlebnissen zur Ruhe zu kommen und tief zu entspannen. Ideal bei: • Reizüberflutung • Unruhe zu Hause • Alleinbleiben • Entspannung nach Training oder Tierarztbesuch Mit Pink Noise zur Reizfilterung DogCalm – weil Ruhe auch Kopfsache ist.

Picking up where she left off in Where the Blind Horse Sings, Kathy Stevens regales us with more tales of the rescued animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), some touching, some hilarious, all provocative. We meet Barbie, the broiler hen found hiding under a blue Honda in Brooklyn who falls for the animal ambassador Rambo, a ram with an uncanny sense of what others need. Then there’s Norma Rae, the turkey rescued from a "turkey bowl" just before Thanksgiving.

When Abigail Thomas’s husband, Rich, was hit by a car, his brain shattered. Subject to rages, terrors, and hallucinations, he must live the rest of his life in an institution. He has no memory of what he did the hour, the day, the year before. This tragedy is the ground on which Abigail had to build a new life. How she built that life is a story of great courage and great change, of moving to a small country town, of a new family composed of three dogs, knitting, and friendship, of facing down guilt and discovering gratitude.

From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions.

In Shaggy Muses, we visit Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Flush, the golden Cocker Spaniel who danced the poet away from death, back to life and human love. We roam the wild Yorkshire moors with Emily Brontë, whose fierce Mastiff mix, Keeper, provided a safe and loving outlet for the writer’s...

One of the most famous of all literary dogs, Flush was the golden cocker spaniel belonging to Elizabeth Barrett. In this charming and heartfelt biography, Viginia Woolf tells his story: his early days as Miss Mitford's puppy running across the fields in wild abandon and fathering another, then the years spent in his invalid mistress' bedroom in Wimpole Street.

If you’re anything like most new puppy parents, it won’t take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don’t panic - slowly remove the shoe from your pup’s mouth and open this book, because it’s time to start successfully training.

Amit Patel is working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition causes him to lose his sight within 36 hours. Totally dependent on others and terrified of stepping outside with a white cane after he's assaulted, he hits rock bottom. He refuses to leave home on his own for three months. With the support of his wife, Seema, he slowly adapts to his new situation, but how could life ever be the way it was? Then his guide dog, Kika, comes along....

In this book, renowned Canine Behaviour Specialist Sarah Rutten shares her 20 years of expertise as a force-free trainer, bringing to life this funny, no B- look at dogs and dog behaviour. Learn the insider tricks that professional dog trainers rarely share, to achieve incredible results and build a stronger bond with your furry, four-legged family member.

Einatmen. Ausatmen. Loslassen. Langsam atmen, langsam ruhen ist eine tief beruhigende Meditation für Hunde, die dabei hilft, sich vollständig zu entspannen – körperlich und geistig. Mit sanfter Sprache, ruhigem Rhythmus und begleitendem Pink Noise wird dein Hund sanft in einen Zustand innerer Ruhe geführt. Diese Meditation eignet sich besonders für Hunde, die schwer zur Ruhe kommen, schnell überdrehen oder generell einen hohen Erregungslevel haben. Die gleichmäßige Struktur hilft, den Herzschlag zu verlangsamen, die Atmung zu regulieren und in einen entspannten Ruhezustand zu finden.

Einatmen. Ausatmen. Loslassen. Langsam atmen, langsam ruhen ist eine tief beruhigende Meditation für Hunde, die dabei hilft, sich vollständig zu entspannen – körperlich und geistig. Mit sanfter Sprache, ruhigem Rhythmus und begleitendem Pink Noise wird dein Hund sanft in einen Zustand innerer Ruhe geführt. Diese Meditation eignet sich besonders für Hunde, die schwer zur Ruhe kommen, schnell überdrehen oder generell einen hohen Erregungslevel haben. Die gleichmäßige Struktur hilft, den Herzschlag zu verlangsamen, die Atmung zu regulieren und in einen entspannten Ruhezustand zu finden.

Dog Soldiers tells the story of two brave young ‘dog soldiers’ (Army bomb dog handlers), killed in action in Afghanistan with their dogs by their side, through the inspirational words of their mothers. Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe and Lance Corporal Liam Tasker were both dog lovers from...

By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. His wife, Pamela, makes an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of a five-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix.