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The basis for the PBS Masterpiece series and the second volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series. Millions of readers have delighted in the wonderful storytelling and everyday miracles of James Herriot in the fifty years since his animal stories were first introduced to the world. All...

Lieben Sie Ihren Hund – fühlen sich aber überfordert durch Bellen, Springen, Ziehen an der Leine oder ständige Unruhe? Sie sind nicht allein. Und Ihr Hund ist nicht „schwierig“. Viele energiegeladene Hunde sind nicht schlecht erzogen, sondern überreizt und unterreguliert. Mehr Bewegung allein hilft selten. Was wirkt, ist Struktur und ein Training, das mit der Biologie Ihres Hundes arbeitet.

No one is better than Dr. Marc Bekoff at turning state-of-the-art animal science into practical, digestible information. His subjects include dog care, dog cognition and emotions, and dog-human relationships, and though he has impressive scientific credentials and much technical expertise, this is the accessible book that every dog lover should have.

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet. Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world.

Help your dog settle, relax, and rest with Canine Calm 3: Music for Dogs at Bedtime, an 8-hour calming audio experience created for peaceful nighttime comfort. Many dogs have trouble winding down when the house gets quiet. They may pace, whine, bark at small sounds, or stay alert long after bedtime begins. This soothing audio is designed to create a steady, gentle sound environment that helps soften the stillness of the night and support a calmer bedtime routine.

Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or...

Funny and heartwarming stories from a Northland country vet In the rolling green hills of Kaipara, Scottish vet Rory Dean and his two fox terriers, Scrappy and Alfie, are on call day and night for whichever animal emergency awaits. In Adventures of a Country Vet, Rory shares stories of the...

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 Labradoodle to be healthy and happy. All breeds are different, and it is vital that you grow to learn your Labradoodle's specific needs and characteristics...

From the day James rescued a street cat abandoned in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, they began a friendship which has transformed both their lives and, through the bestselling books A Street Cat Named Bob and The World According to Bob, touched millions around the world.

The bond that changed everything is put to its final test. It has been more than twenty years since the Kindred came to live in Rockwood. Most of the villagers have embraced the Kindred and all that they have to teach, but there are those who fear the Kindreds' influence, and so have drifted away to live as outcasts. The outcasts suffer, living as they do, but they refuse help, even from the Horse-Bonded.

The Complete Guide to Bernese Mountain Dogs, by dog trainer and journalist Andrea Berman, is a comprehensive guidebook that delves into the temperament, health, and history of these sturdy and adaptable animals. In this audiobook, pet parents like you will find the tools to handle every stage of a Bernese mountain dog’s life, from the first few days at home to senior years.

Some heroes leave footprints. Others leave paw prints that last a lifetime. "Dog Heroes" is a heartwarming collection of true stories about brave, loyal, and unforgettable dogs who changed lives, protected people, and proved that courage can come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Written for young listeners and dog-loving families, this audiobook brings real canine heroes to life in a way that is exciting, inspiring, and easy to follow.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Molly and Me, written and read by Colin Butcher. Ex-policeman Colin Butcher had just set up his own pet detective agency. It was running smoothly but he realized he needed a partner. And that's when inspiration struck... Enter Molly, an unloved and...

Asserting that you can live wholeheartedly after loss and that your feline friend would want nothing less for you, Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers is a compassionate handbook for your grief-healing journey. 

"Think Like A Sheepdog Trainer" looks at the ancient art of sheepdog training through the lens of science-based learning theory and behavior analysis. It is designed to help you understand how and why a method works and to give you the tools for setting up and evaluating training plans and for approaching training problems in a logical, evidence-based manner.

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.

En ensom skolelærer får en hvalp, der bliver hans tro følgesvend gennem de næste 13 år. Når han suser ned ad skiløjperne, er hvalpen med i hans rygsæk. Efter nogle år bliver det ubrydelige venskab sat på prøve, da forfatteren får en kæreste. Den velopdragne hund begynder at bide...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER FOR FANS OF A DOG'S PURPOSE. This tenderly told story reveals a comforting narrative ... told from the point of view of a loving angel dog, who wants you to know, “I’m still here ... But I’m also there where all the animals run free, with no pain, waiting for you...

Raise a calm, confident, well-behaved Vizsla with a practical puppy training guide written specifically for first-time owners. Bringing home a Vizsla puppy is exciting, but this affectionate, energetic, sensitive breed can also feel overwhelming without the right plan. Vizslas are intelligent, athletic, people-focused dogs that bond deeply with their families. They can become wonderful companions, but they need structure, patience, exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training from the beginning.

Imagine going from neurologist to dermatologist, orthopaedic surgeon to obstetrician, assassin to saviour–all in one day. Welcome to the extraordinary world of veterinary medicine… In Never Work with Animals, vet Gareth Steel shares the moments of humour, horror and heroism across his 20-year career caring for creatures great and small, from bulls to stick insects. Thought-provoking, heartwarming and often laugh-out-loud funny, this unforgettable memoir reveals what life is really like for our vets.