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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.

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.

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 ...

Discover the secrets to unlocking your dog's full potential with this comprehensive guide to dog training! From mastering basic obedience commands to addressing challenging behavior issues, this book is packed with expert tips, practical advice, and innovative strategies to help you build a strong bond with your furry companion. Whether you're a novice or experienced dog owner, you'll find valuable insights and actionable techniques to enhance communication, foster mutual understanding, and create a harmonious relationship with your beloved canine friend.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Dog Food Cookbook Bundle: 3 Cookbooks for Healthy, Happy Dogs Nourish your dog with meals made from love, science, and wholesome ingredients—all from your own kitchen. This 3-in-1 bundle includes three guides that empower you to take control of your dog’s diet using everyday tools like your stove, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Whether you're new to homemade dog food or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive set covers everything you need to support your pup’s well-being at every life stage. 🐾 Homemade Healthy Dog Food Cookbook Discover the foundational guide to canine nutrition. This ...

African Cichlids are the most beautiful freshwater fish, IMO. Problem is they’re known for NOT being beginner-level fish. That’s both true and not true. Have you tried to start a tank before only to have them at each other’s throats, and you couldn’t figure out why? Or maybe you’ve been intimidated by that label, “Not for Beginners” so you haven’t even tried yet. I know the feeling. When I first decided to keep these beautiful fish years ago I dove in and learned on the fly, also known as “the hard way”. But learning from my mistakes made me understand and appreciate the...

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 ...

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.

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. ...

Ever wondered what your dog’s side-eye really means? Or why they sprint through the house like their butt’s on fire? Decode Your Dog is your laugh-out-loud, tail-wagging tour through the mind of your favorite four-legged mystery. This isn’t your average dog training manual. It’s part comedy, part psychology, and 100% relatable. With wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of dog hair, this book explores everything from canine communication and emotional drama to learned helplessness and late-night zoomies. You’ll learn how to “speak Doglish,” become your dog’s favorite ...

There’s tons of advice on how to spot good & bad breeders & then choose a healthy pup with a good temperament.

In 1993, I wrote the book The Falconer's Apprentice. It helped many apprentices to learn more quickly how to handle, care for, train, and hunt with their first hawk. More importantly, it presented the ethical philosophy adhered to by many falconers and falconry organizations. When American Falconry magazine came along, I suggested to the editors that I write a column for the apprentice falconer. I submitted a few articles to show them that there was still more to say about apprentices, Red-tailed hawks, and falconry ethics. They agreed to let me write the Beginners' Circle.