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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens takes you step by step from novice to expert, covering everything from choosing the best chicken breeds to building a secure coop and ensuring a healthy, happy flock.

Award-winning behaviorist, Shay Kelly, combines his hands-on experience with years of study to produce this practical guide to training dogs and overcoming behavior problems. This book will teach you: How dogs learn - Training techniques - How to understand basic canine body language - How to teach your dog elementary behaviors such as sit, down and stay - How to train practical behaviors such as recall, loose leash walking, emergency stop and leave it - How to overcome problems such as separation anxiety, fireworks phobia, on-leash reactivity, nuisance barking and many more - How to ...

In Top Ten Cat Myths Debunked: Separating Feline Fact from Fiction, author and feline behaviour expert Maeve Callen dismantles the ten most persistent—and potentially harmful—beliefs about cats. With warmth, clarity, and scientific insight, she replaces myth with truth, helping cat owners better understand their companions and make informed choices rooted in fact rather than folklore. Ever heard that “cats always land on their feet”? While cats do have an extraordinary righting reflex, they are not invincible, and serious injuries from falls are all too common.

Achieve self-sufficiency with ease - even if you've never planted a single seed before! Are you dreaming about growing your own organic food right in your backyard? Or perhaps you're eager to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle but feel restricted by your urban setting or budget constraints? Maybe you've experienced the overwhelming tidal wave of information online, leaving you more confused than inspired. If these struggles sound familiar, you're not alone.Thousands of beginners just like you are exploring the exciting world of homesteading with the same questions: "How do I even start?",...

How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals? And how did those practices, and the associated attitudes, evolve from prehistory to the present day? To answer these questions, Dr. Schott shares stories of twenty-two different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, examining the always fascinating, often unexpected, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed by these people and their colleagues. But at the heart of the tale lies the evolution of the human-animal bond, which has been more cyclical than linear.

Este livro é para aprender todas as coisas legais que seu gato poderia lhe ensinar, se ele falasse. Observar os gatos dormindo, se mexendo e fazer carinho naquele pelo fofinho nos faz muito bem, a sensação de bem-estar é imediata. Mas só amar não basta. A comunicação felina é muito...

When Ivy Snow, former Olympic Eventing hopeful, moves to the charming town of Wellington to publish Equestrian Style magazine she never dreams that her family’s idyllic lives will be threatened by a prolific arsonist and a long-festering plot for revenge soon to be executed. Ivy, a forty nine-year-old horsewoman and mother of fraternal twins, finds herself in the midst of a midlife crisis like none other. After being stripped of her Olympic dreams by a near-fatal riding accident, Ivy discovers that her criminal lawyer husband is leading a double life. She seeks refuge in a small country ...

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of upland bird hunting with *Quail Pursuit Masters: Training English Pointers and Irish Setters for the Ultimate Hunt* by Riley Hawthorne. This comprehensive guide celebrates the timeless partnership between hunter and dog, focusing on two iconic breeds—the elegant English Pointer and the spirited Irish Setter—renowned for their unmatched prowess in pursuing elusive quail. From breed profiles that delve into their instincts, temperaments, and physical traits, to hands-on training techniques for foundational obedience, scent detection, ...

A dog-centric, practical approach to raising puppies. Getting a new puppy is an exciting time, but caring for them and raising them into happy and content member of the family is, often, not without its challenges. Shay Kelly transfers his scientific knowledge into user-friendly information which guides the reader through puppyhood in a way that respects the pup's needs and builds enduring, healthy, relationships. From the moment the puppy leaves the care of their mother and comes to live with us, they become our responsibility. Our job is to continue their nurture and guide them to live ...

In a world where millions of dogs enter shelters each year, adopting a rescue can be one of life's most rewarding acts—but it's rarely straightforward. *Paws of Resilience: Navigating the Unique Struggles of Adopting and Training Rescue Dogs* by Riley Hawthorne is an essential guide for anyone embarking on this heartfelt journey. Drawing from real-world insights and expert advice, this comprehensive book demystifies the complexities of welcoming a rescue dog into your home, equipping you with the tools to transform challenges into triumphs. Unlike puppies from breeders, rescue dogs often ...

This is Diamond's memoir in her own words about her life as a "GrandDog." Grandma Susan swore that she would never have another dog only to have her heart ripped out when they die...but when her nine-year old "GrandDog" Diamond was in danger of being harmed, that all changed. At first Diamond was to be a house guest until the friendship between "GrandDog" and Grandma was tested. From that day forward there was no looking back.....both of their lives changed and they became "besties" forever.

Hostility is part of most normal dogs' complex emotional make up. It's neither good nor bad. It's simply a natural expression of our animal companion that needs to be managed. Matthew Duffy will teach you how to calmly control this powerful tool while preserving all the pleasant expressiveness of your trusted friend. This book will forever change the way you view aggression in dogs. By exploring the eight most common hostile situations and their triggers, much of the mystery is removed from these unpleasant encounters. Through the development of canine self-control, the author smoothly ...

Mastering the Boxer: A Complete Guide to Training Your Loyal and Energetic Companion By Dr. Riley Hawthorne Discover the ultimate roadmap to raising a happy, well-behaved Boxer with this comprehensive guide from renowned veterinarian and dog behavior expert Dr. Riley Hawthorne. Boxers are beloved for their playful “boxing” antics, unwavering loyalty, and boundless energy, but their high-spirited nature requires thoughtful training to channel their enthusiasm into positive behaviors. Whether you’re welcoming a wriggly puppy into your home or refining skills with an adult rescue, this ...

In “Training Pit Bulls: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Strong, Loyal, and Well-Behaved Companions,” renowned animal behaviorist Dr. Riley Hawthorne delivers an empowering roadmap for Pit Bull owners and enthusiasts. Dispelling myths of aggression and “locking jaws,” this book celebrates the breed’s rich history—from their origins in 19th-century bull-baiting to their roles as war heroes, farm workers, and devoted family pets—while confronting modern realities like breed-specific legislation and stigma. Whether you’re adopting a playful puppy or rescuing an adult, Dr. ...

Mastering Labrador Retriever Training: A Comprehensive Guide" by “Doc” Riley Hawthorn, published in 2025, is an authoritative and detailed manual designed to equip owners with the knowledge and techniques needed to train Labrador Retrievers effectively. Spanning multiple parts and chapters, this 256-page guide offers a structured approach to raising and training Labs, leveraging their intelligence, loyalty, and retrieving instincts to foster well-mannered companions for various roles, from family pets to service dogs. The book is divided into five parts, each addressing critical aspects...

After riding 16,000 kilometers from Canada through ten countries to his home in Brazil, the Long Rider, Filipe Masetti Leite’s life fell apart. So, what does he do? Saddle up and ride on, of course. In this second volume in his Journey America trilogy, Filipe shares his fifteen-month adventure riding six horses from Barretos, Brazil, across three more countries, through windswept deserts, frozen mountains, and a scorched Patagonian landscape to Tierra del Fuego, the Land of Fire. His path from the brave cowboy hero who arrived in Brazil in his book Long Ride Home is now a dark journey ...

Produce Your Own Food 2-in-1 Collection is the ultimate beginner’s guide to raising backyard chickens and growing fresh food—even if you’ve never done either before! This practical, down-to-earth audiobook combines two complete how-to guides into one empowering resource.

The Thinking Horse Breeder discusses the selection of foundation stock, planning matings, breeding methods, genetic diseases, conformation and temperament, foaling down, young horse training, common problems, financials, marketing, promotion, photography, and ethical considerations in an easy-to-listen, authentic style.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned handler looking to sharpen your edge, this book invites you to step beyond the basics and into the deeper world of canine-human connection. Because great training isn’t just about controlling behavior—it’s about building a language of trust, respect, and understanding.

A tiny ad in a local newspaper catches Cedric Sapin-Defour’s eye: a litter of Bernese Mountain Dog puppies need homes. A lonely, single gym teacher and mountain climber in the French Alps, Cedric visits the dogs and immediately falls for a puppy with a blue collar who steps over his siblings to get to him. Named Ubac, French for the north side of the mountain—the rainy, cloudy slope—the puppy quickly upends Cedric’s life.