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1) Bird brain
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"Arden always wanted a pet, but taking care of her Uncle Eli's parrot, Ludwig, was not what she had in mind. She wants to keep all her fingers! But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not just incredibly smart but loyal and the best pet she could have asked for."--
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"Holistic Pet Care" is a labor of love, designed to empower you as a pet owner to make informed, compassionate choices that align with your pet's best interests. It's a testament to the profound bond between humans and their animal companions, emphasizing the importance of nurturing your pet's health and happiness naturally.
Join us on this enriching journey where love, compassion, and holistic wisdom converge to create a harmonious life for...
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From the best-selling author of WHAT'S YOUR DOG TELLING YOU, a set of lessons gleaned from canine friends - which may just save your life. Martin McKenna, the Dog Man, has learned plenty from the dogs he grew up with and from the dogs he now owns. He firmly believes that dogs hold the key to human happiness and well being and that they can help us to be better people - if we only learned how to learn from them. Over the years he has counselled countless...
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The book to own if you want to know EXACTLY what your dog is thinking - and why your dog sometimes behaves strangely. Martin 'The Dog Man' McKenna translates the language of dog and shares simple, ingenious ways to improve your dog's behaviour. After helping thousands of people improve their dogs' behaviour, Martin 'the Dog Man' McKenna believes the real problem is the same as it's always been - despite centuries of sharing our lives with each other,...
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A Must-Read for all Pet Lovers. For decades, dog and cat owners have depended on popular commercial foods to keep their beloved animals well-fed. Until 2007, when the national pet food catastrophe left pet owners scrambling for an alternative to mass-quantity, factory-produced food. How can you break away from your reliance on the commercial pet food industry? Pet Food Nation offers the solution: Stop feeding your pet from a bag or a can-gradually,...
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In the gentle whispers of dawn and the silent ballet of starlit nights, there exists a world of boundless love and unwavering companionship. It's a world where the softest of paws and the warmest of gazes hold the power to mend hearts and ignite spirits. Here, in the embrace of our beloved furry friends, we find solace, joy, and an unspoken language that transcends the barriers of human words. With every word penned and every image crafted, we celebrate...
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From ABC Local Radio pet expert and president of RSPCA Victoria, Dr. Hugh Wirth, comes this essential guide to keeping your dog happy, healthy and safe. For almost thirty years Dr. Hugh Wirth has been an ABC Local Radio pet expert, answering listeners' questions on everything from how to deal with a dog's bad breath to the best way to house train them. Whenever Dr. Hugh is on the air, the switchboard becomes jammed with callers wanting his advice...
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Empathy in the workplace is about more than cush benefits and a set of values listed in a handbook. But what does this really mean?
With relentless determination, Erika Sinner is on a mission to show us-not just within the confines of Directorie, the life science commercialization company she founded and leads as CEO, but across the globe. Erika, who prefers the title "Chief Empathy Officer," aspires to be a catalyst for empathy-driven change within...
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1. All dogs are smart, even the dumb ones.
2. Walking on all fours requires extreme skill; no human can do it.
These are the first two of twelve inbred guidelines that make a dog what it is.
The Best Worst Dog I Ever Had shares the happy and sad times of a young couple (Larry and Iowa Becky) and their five dogs through fifty years. Chapters alternate between human stories followed by canine interpretations (written in italics) of the same events....
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The men of the 8125th Sentry Dog Detachment had no idea what they would find when their ship docked at Incheon, Korea. The dogs in the unit seemed even more uncertain than the men: they could smell the terror in the place. Almost immediately, these soldiers came to rely on each other-man and dog alike-for safety, courage, and companionship.
Yet in the end, the men of the 8125th could have never imagined the terrible and final sacrifice their canine...
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Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step dog massage technique, which is not only a healing tool and healthcare measure, but also affirms the bond between you and your animal companion. Drawn from more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Fox provides an orientation to basic dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and then addresses, through easy-to-read instructions and detailed illustrations...
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The moving, true story of a young girl whose life was, and continues to be, shaped by the powerful and influential relationships formed with her animals. Her experiences are enriching, joyful, emotional and sorrowful, and through it all, there is an ever-increasing clarity that there is honor and privilege that comes with the unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship that the relationships are founded upon, most influentially, her relationship...
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After Ted Kerasote's beloved dog Merle passed, the author received thousands of emails asking two questions: "Have you gotten another dog?" and "Are you writing a new book?" Now, the bestselling canine lover answers both, in the most heartwarming way.
Told in Pukka the pup's charming voice and accompanied by more than 200 photos, Pukka: The Pup After Merle tells the story of how Ted found Pukka. It recounts the early days of their bonding as they...
15) My Lucky Dog
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Hunter, my majestic eighty-six-pound mutt, was the love of my life for thirteen years. I was addicted to looking at him-every twitch of his ear was fascinating to me. I've taken thousands of photographs of him, dozens even in the same position. He was "my lucky dog."
I adopted Hunter when he was two. He came with that name, his former owner a fan of Hunter S. Thompson. I noticed Hunter's photo in the window of a pet store in Vermont and brought...
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When Elvis Presley decided he wanted to buy a horse in 1966, he didn't want just any horse. "He wanted a Golden Palomino," Priscilla Presley remembers. "He would get up at 3:00 in the morning, go to certain farms and ranches and say, 'Do you have a Golden Palomino for sale?' People would say, 'That was Elvis Presley!"
Elvis's legendary love of horses drove him to find the Golden Palomino who would become his beloved companion Rising Sun, and to fill...
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Let the four-legged masters of Zen-cats-help you cultivate happiness in this meditative guide that uses feline behavior as a model for inner peace and includes an interactive cover which produces the sound of five different soothing purrs.
With their let-it-go attitude, de-stressing capabilities, and healing purrs, cats radiate inner peace. In the field of personal development, the feline has become a model for positive thinking and a Zen attitude,...
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What do cats do when faced with adversity? They persevere. "Purrseverance" contains 16 accounts of how our feline friends triumphed over life's challenges: from the cat who learned to trust after surviving a hoarding situation, to the cat who conquered a life-threatening illness, to the cats who persisted and eventually found their loving forever homes. Each account is told through the eyes of the cat. These tales show that even seemingly hopeless...
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Meow to Happiness: A Cat Owner's Guide to a Joyful Life with Their Pet is the definitive resource for cat owners hoping to strengthen their bond and foster an enjoyable home environment for their feline friend. This guide contains practical advice and expert insight regarding everything from behavior modification and communication strategies, nutrition needs and overall wellness of felines. Meow to Happiness provides cat owners with all the knowledge,...
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Mucha gente odia los manuales de instrucciones, pero tener un gato es una situación complicada.¿Qué mejor que tener un manual de instrucciones y cuidados para entender qué es un gato, cómo funciona y tener tantas soluciones útiles?Después de leer este libro esa maullante "bola" de pelo no tendrá más secretos.Todos sus aspectos, como su crecimiento, sexualidad y reproducción, camada o esterilización, salud y vejez, ya no serán cosas misteriosas.Con...
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