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WARNING: This book will transform you into the ultimate cool-cat in ANY crowd! Ever wondered about why cats seem irresistibly drawn to laser pointers? Or the mystery behind cats' uncanny ability to sense their owner's emotions? (HINT: It's NOT because they're psychic) Look up, cat lovers! Get ready to pounce on a whisker-twitching adventure with "Interesting Facts for Curious Cats"! Prepare To Uncover: The scientific curiosity behind a cat's love for chasing laser dots The historical tale of cats' sacred status in Ancient Egypt The intriguing fact that cats have a unique 'language' they use...

For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Strays is a compelling true story of a man who rescues a stray, injured cat and how they save each other. Homeless, alcoholic, and depressed, Michael King lives in a UPS loading bay on the wrong side of the tracks in Portland, Oregon. One rainy night, he stumbles upon a hurt, starving, scruffy cat and takes her in.

The French Bulldog is by far one of the spunkiest, most lovable dog breeds on the planet. These dogs may be small but they are full of personality and they have endless love and loyalty to give. In this audioibook, you will learn how you can work with your Frenchie’s moldable personality and teach it to be a well-behaved puppy. You will learn how to create the perfect environment to teach your French Bulldog, and how to avoid creating bad habits that will come back to haunt you later on in life.

Transforma tu jardín en un paraíso emplumado: ¡Descubre las alegrías y recompensas de criar gallinas hoy mismo! ¿Estás cansado de los huevos comprados en la tienda, que carecen de sabor y frescura? ¿Qué tal si pudieras tener tu propio suministro diario en el jardín de tu casa?

What does it take to raise a great dog? This was the question that husband-and-wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods hoped to answer when they enrolled one hundred and one puppies in the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. With the help of a retired service dog named Congo, Brian, Vanessa, and their team set out to understand the secrets of the puppy mind: What factors might predict whether a puppy will grow up to change someone’s life?

Since she adopted him as a puppy 15 years earlier, Jenna Blum and Woodrow have been inseparable. Known to many as “the George Clooney of dogs” for his good looks and charm, Woodrow and his “Mommoo” are fixtures in their Boston neighborhood. But Woodrow is aging. As he begins to fail, the true nature of his extraordinary relationship with Jenna is revealed. Jenna may be the dog parent, but it is Woodrow, with his amazing personality and trusting nature, who has much to teach her.

Forget about dominance—positive reinforcement is all you need for a well-behaved, socially adept dog. Transform your dogs behavior and mood for the better even if you have just a few minutes to spare! Are you welcoming a new pup into your home and eager to instill positive behaviors from the start? Do you struggle with existing dogs who gnaw at furniture, dig up the garden, or have indoor accidents? Perhaps you're dealing with a senior dog and aiming to correct a few developed habits? If so, you're in the right place.

Are you looking for a clear and effective way to teach your dog new and helpful behaviours? Do you want to empower your canine friend using positive, proven methods with excellent results? Or perhaps you're overwhelmed by the many different dog training techniques and don’t know where to start? Welcome to the world of Canine Coaching, a positive dog training approach that helps you teach great skills through excellent choices. This dog training book will guide you step-by-step through: The skills behind dynamic and effective canine coaching. How your dog learns and the neuroscience behind...

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.

Sure to be treasured by cat lovers everywhere, Spray Anything will leave you laughing out loud, shedding an occasional tear, and hugging your own cat a little bit closer.

What is animal welfare? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and who has wondered how we can assess their welfare scientifically. It defines animal welfare as "health and animals having what they want", a definition that can be easily understood by scientists and non-scientists alike, expresses in simple words what underlies many existing definitions, and shows what evidence we need to collect to improve animal welfare in practice. Above all, it puts the animal's own point of view at the heart of an assessment of its welfare.

Somewhere between hunting for gold in Latin America as a geologist and getting married to a new husband, 33-year-old Susan Purvis loses her way. Susan comes to believe that a puppy and working on ski patrol at the last great ski town in Colorado will improve her life. When she learns about avalanches that bury people without warning, she challenges herself: "What if I teach a dog to save lives?" This quest propels her to train the best possible search dog, vowing to never leave anyone behind.

When Mark Doty went looking to adopt a small dog, a cuddly creature who might comfort his terminally ill partner, Wally Roberts, he was surprised to find himself returning home from an animal shelter with a full-grown golden retriever, a dog whose "absolute openess of regard", and paw gently offered through the bars of a cage, proved irresistable to him.

When it comes to popular dog breeds, Goldendoodles are all the rage these days - and for good reason! This breed combines the adorable playfulness of the Golden Retriever with the intelligence (and low-shed coat) of the Poodle. However, no new dog comes with an instruction manual. If you’ve never owned a Goldendoodle before, there are some things you’ll want to know about the breed before you bring your dog home. This audiobook will give you a step-by-step guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Goldendoodles.

You have the right to restore a culture of the can-do spirit and enjoy the financial security you and your family deserve. People are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Get the knowledge you need to start living your business dreams! Don't wait. You'll wait your life away...

On Horsemanship, also sometimes titled The Art of Horsemanship, is a treatise written about 350 BCE by the Athenian historian, soldier, and student of Socrates, Xenophon (c. 430-354 BC). The treatise is a "hands-on" manual which deals with the selection, care, and training of horses in general.

Raising a puppy doesn’t have to be overwhelming! With the 7 Steps Formula for Puppy Training, you’ll discover a proven, easy-to-follow method that helps you train your pup quickly and effectively—without frustration. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or need a refresher, this book gives you simple techniques for lasting results.

Bob Tarte had his first encounter with a cat when he was two and a half years old. He should have learned his lesson then, from Fluffy. But as he says, "I listened to my heart instead, and that always leads to trouble." In this tell-all of how the Tarte household grew from one recalcitrant cat to six - including a hard-to-manage stray named Frannie - Tarte confesses to allowing these interlopers to shape his and his wife's life.

For years I struggled. My dog training business wasn’t making as much money as I had hoped. After a year-and-a-half of struggle, a mentor taught me The Formula that you’ll learn in this book. It’s the playbook for aspiring dog trainers who want to avoid the common pitfalls before entering the industry and for current dog trainers who are struggling to make ends meet. As you’ll see, it’s simple in nature but requires you to be diligent about following the process for the long-term if you want to see long-term lasting results in your income. The Formula teaches five principles.

In War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities - from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the U.S. military is long and rich, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs who lead patrols hunting for IEDs today.