Pets & Animal Care

Are you sitting nicely? Good. Let's discover exactly what happened after two superstar Labradors chewed up the lockdown internet and found it really quite tasty....

In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right dog home, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love....

Amit Patel is working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition causes him to lose his sight within 36 hours.... 

A dog with behavioural issues is an unhappy dog. And likely has an unhappy owner. But the good news is that, at heart, every dog is a good dog....

Finally home from London after his wartime service in the RAF, James Herriot is settling back into life as a country vet....

In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to explain the true nature - and needs - of our feline friends....

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....

Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot 1930s Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world....

Having worked with more than 5,000 dogs, Graeme Hall has a unique understanding of the early developmental period. Now he is here to help with his stress-free guide to training and caring for your puppy so that they grow into a happy, well-adjusted dog....

Are you ready, Max? If anyone's going to help me do this, it's you. The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship....

Have you ever wondered what your dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you finally can! The answers will surprise and delight you....

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs....

Olive and Mabel are the Labradors that broke the internet. With more than 50 million views on social media, Andrew Cotter's brilliant commentaries on videos of his Labradors have resonated with dog owners and sports fans around the world....

Two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay ageing and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. This is the definitive, cutting-edge guide for every dog parent....

Kieren Fallon was one of the world's greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all....

K-9 search and rescue handler Jamie Flint and her team - both human and canine - are called in when a group vanishes during a dogsledding expedition for battered women in the Mahoosuc Mountains of Maine. It's learned a rogue gunman was involved in the disappearance....

The Lick of Love takes us on a tour of Julian's colourful life - and wherever life has taken him, Julian has had a dog by his side.... 

Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley....

Horse Racing can be difficult to get started in for the novice learning about form, track conditions and which jockey is doing well at the moment....

Dog training is full of differing opinions, myths, and old wives' tales. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what theory is the best for training your dog? The Evolution of Dog Training details how to teach your dog, one step at a time....

Emma's remarkable first year at Fallowlees - the triumphs, the disasters, the heartbreak and the glimmer of romance on the horizon - is an inspiration for anyone who has ever dreamt of changing their life and starting all over again....

Gareth Steel wants you to understand vets in a way you never could have before....

Time to meet yet more unwilling patients and a rich cast of supporting owners. Full of hilarious tales of his unpredictable boss Siegfreid Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan....

Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this audiobook reveals the secret meanings behind more than 80 canine behaviours, including the seven types of dog greeting and why some dogs just won't play fetch.... 

Kate is a middle-aged woman trying to steer some order into a life that is going off the rails. When she adopts a lurcher called Wolfy, the shabby rescue dog saves her from herself.... 

50 Things to Know About Owls by Amy Paquette offers a kid-friendly approach to uncovering the interesting characteristics of owls around the world. This book dives into the history behind the symbolism of owls and their defining traits as nocturnal birds. There is an important history behind owls that stems from ancient Greek and Roman myths. We will guide you through this captivating history, along with the different owl species, habitats, and fun facts about this unique creature. After listening to this book, keep an eye out for the owls that might live in the trees near you!

What do dogs really think of us? What do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? Driven by his own love of dogs, Charles Darwin was nagged by questions like these. To root out answers, his contemporaries toyed with dog sign language, and they made special puzzle boxes and elaborate sniff tests using old socks to spill out clues. Later, the same perennial questions about the minds of dogs drove Pavlov and Pasteur to unspeakable cruelty in their search for truth.

Jesse was my best friend for almost 14 years. I thought she was a dog. She thought I was her entertainment director. "A person in a dog suit" was what one friend always said. I wondered. Jesse traveled throughout the United States and Canada with me. She watched the world go by with a smile for everyone she met. She wasn't the worst dog nor the best dog. She was just quite a character whom friends and family still talk about—even after all these years. They laugh about her antics and her goofy personality, which provided many stories.

Pamela Brink has lived in harmony with German Shepherds since she can remember. She has fiercely loved them and lived with the heartbreak of losing them. In between, she has bred her dogs, trained and showed them in obedience and rally, and guided them to win prizes including a Best in Show. In short, her life has been blessed by the devotion of these marvelous dogs.

Are you curious about parrot behaviors? Are you considering owning a parrot? Do you want to know what it is like to live with a parrot? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this audiobook is for you...50 Things to Know About Parrots by Kristin Szabo offers an approach to parrot companionship from the perspective of a bird owner. This audiobook comes from personal experience and wants to ease both bird enthusiasts and non-bird owners into gaining some basic knowledge about parrots with some humorous personal anecdotes and ideas.

In My Very Special Little People, motivational speaker Ann Jenkins takes you through her 50 years of dog ownership. Your dog will be a family member for many years, and it is important for both you and your dog to have a valued relationship. If you are not comfortable in the relationship you have with your dog and want to make improvements, or you are considering purchasing a dog and want to create a good relationship with a new dog that is appropriate for your lifestyle, this audiobook is for you. 

Give your dog the best start to life with Dr Scott Miller's guide to raising the perfect puppy. All your questions are answered and concerns quelled with this friendly and authoritative guide to puppy care, which also contains features on puppy psychology and debunking popular myths. Follow Puppy Parenting's clear chronological format and learn what to expect at each stage of your pet's development, as well as how you can deal with behavioural and health issues.

When you lose a pet, you lose a family member. It takes a piece of your heart you cannot get back. Experiencing this type of loss can feel incredibly isolating. That is why I am here for you. Together, we will get you through this tough time, heal your grief, and help you find the peace you are longing for. Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief teaches you to understand your grief, prepares you for the journey of self-discovery, helps you face your grief head-on and do what your pet would want you to do—go back to living with love and happiness in your heart.

John Saint Ryan has travelled the world working with horses. John's behavior with all students, whether equine or human, is aligned with his principles, which is a rare practice, and he is also able to share his knowledge in an agile and even poetic way, with openness, humor, and grace. John has drawn from life experiences as diverse as martial arts and acting to develop the self-awareness and poise that make him the excellent educator he is for horses and riders today. He debunks myths that are still prevalent in horse training, like dominance strategies and coercive practices.

The foundational work you do now is critical, and you’ll always have it to fall back on. Make sure your horse is never spooked in a dangerous moment again…From desensitizing and disengaging to backing up, these are fundamental training procedures you can’t afford to get wrong...and they’re not procedures you’ll only ever have to engage in once. You don’t need to spend years in equestrian school to learn these skills: You simply need access to all the essential knowledge distilled and explained in one clear resource.

The foundational work you do now is critical, and you’ll always have it to fall back on. Make sure your horse is never spooked in a dangerous moment again. From desensitizing and disengaging to backing up, these are fundamental training procedures you can’t afford to get wrong, and they’re not procedures you’ll only ever have to engage in once. You don’t need to spend years in equestrian school to learn these skills: You simply need access to all the essential knowledge distilled and explained in one clear resource, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this guide.

If you have decided to raise chickens or are currently keeping some in your backyard, familiarizing yourself with the benefits can be very rewarding. You might have your own ideas already, but it shouldn't hurt to expand your knowledge on the pros of raising chickens at home.

Are you a clueless rabbit parent who knows nothing about the history of rabbits? Do you want to bond with your rabbit and learn more about their ancestors, what they are truly capable of, and how they became our adorable and trustworthy companions? Be fascinated by more than 100 facts about rabbits as relates to their biology, history, incredible records, and even significance in mythology and religions all over the world. Bond with your rabbit by playing this audiobook version for a smooth, uninterrupted narration by a professional narrator.

"We need to learn dog language so that we can understand what our dogs are trying to tell us, this is the secret of living a great life together”, said Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian dog trainer and author (Lou, 2019). Even though dogs are popularly portrayed as "man's best friend", they aren't anything like us; they are very different from us in terms of their needs, habits, and traits. This is precisely why it's crucial to train your dog; it builds a bridge of communication between the dog and its owner.

Horse ownership provides companionship, stress relief, and increased happiness…but these things only happen when you’re able to form a complete bond with your horse. When you have that foundational relationship in place, the way you’re able to train and care for your horse completely opens up. Your increased sense of confidence leads to a mutual respect between you and your horse…and this gives you the control you need in order to have fun together–while ensuring you both remain safe.