Animal Behavior

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.

Do you wish you could get your dog to behave better? Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won't just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.

Take a transformative journey to a deeper level of connection, and discover how to train animals through compassionate wisdom… In Mindful Partners: The Zen art and science of working with animals, Dr. Jenifer A. Zeligs teaches pet owners and animal care professionals how to fulfill their dreams of being like Dr. Dolittle, able to speak joyfully with animals. Dr. Zeligs combines breakthroughs in behavioral sciences with centuries of contemplative wisdom, revealing deep insight into behavior. This is the “Zen” of her approach—not only to teach students what to do, but especially to ...

Bruno Littlemore is quite unlike any chimpanzee in the world. Precocious, self-conscious and preternaturally gifted, young Bruno, born and raised in a habitat at the local zoo, falls under the care of a university primatologist named Lydia Littlemore. Learning of Bruno's ability to speak, Lydia takes Bruno into her home to oversee his education and nurture his passion for painting. But for all of his gifts, the chimpanzee has a rough time caging his more primal urges.

A collection of articles, based on modern science, using force-free and fear-free methods. It includes solutions to common issues from pre-puppy to adulthood. The book is a compilation of articles written by these professionals on various aspects of puppy and dog ownership, care, training, and managing and treating behavior problems.

Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither - and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs.

Horse Behaviour is a primer on The Nature of Horses. Sid Gustafson is a practicing veterinarian and lifelong horseman. He is the equine behaviour educator at the University of Guelph. The Nature of Horses is an easy to read scientific guide to help horsefolk keep their horses behaviorally healthy and willing to learn. Understanding the nature of horses is the first step to becoming a successful horse person. To teach horses, you must know them. To know them is to be able to adequately fulfill their nature. Fulfilling the nature of the horses is the key to keeping them healthy and trainable....

Stephen Kuusisto was born legally blind - but he was also raised in the 1950s and taught to deny his blindness in order to "pass" as sighted. Stephen attended public school, rode a bike, and read books pressed right up against his nose. As an adult, he coped with his limited vision by becoming a professor in a small college town, memorizing routes for all of the places he needed to be. Then, at the age of 38, he was laid off. With no other job opportunities in his vicinity, he would have to travel to find work.

How do lions live their daily lives? What do they eat? How do they rear their young? This book offers a close-up look at the lion; at its senses, its life cycle and its habitat. Jane Goodall, one of the world’s foremost naturalists, presents a series of books that explore the wonders of our planet’s wildlife. Geared for young readers, each book adheres to Dr. Goodall’s principles of learning about animails by observing the way they live. Written by Leslie MacGuire, author of Growing Up in Nature With an introduction by Jane Goodall Photogtraphs by Leonard Lee Rue III and Ben Rue Jr. ...

Do you wish you could understand your cat better? Are you tired of scratching, biting, hiding, or midnight zoomies disrupting your home? This audiobook is your gateway to decoding feline behavior and forming a deeper, lasting connection—one whisper at a time. Cat Whispering Secrets offers gentle, practical techniques for reading your cat’s silent language and transforming your relationship using trust, patience, and emotional insight.

The Chinchilla Care Guide, is a genuine authority on the subject of Chinchillas and caring for them. The chinchilla is soft and fluffy mammal that will always make for a truly fun pet to own. This pet guide covers all of the essential information and facts that you will ever need to know about this adorable small animal. Some of the core topics covered include: Origins & History, Health, Lifespan, Food & Treats, Breeding, Behavior & Temperament, Bedding, Housing & Habitat set up, Dust Bath usage, and Toys & Accessories.

Unleash your imagination and step into the groundbreaking realm of "Creatures of Code," an e-book that presents an in-depth exploration into the captivating intersection of technology, ethics, and artificial intelligence. This book draws open the curtains on the cutting-edge field of AI-Created Species, a theoretical world where the boundaries of nature and technology blur, and life is as much code as it is genetic. A comprehensive guide through its 25 riveting chapters, unearths the secrets that lie at this crossroad of science and philosophy. "Creatures of Code" begins the journey with an...

Wild Rituals explores how embracing the rituals of the animal kingdom can make us more connected to ourselves, nature, and others. Behavioral ecologist and world-renowned elephant scientist Caitlin O'Connell dives into the rituals of elephants, apes, zebras, rhinos, lions, whales, flamingos, and many more. This fascinating listen helps us better understand how we are similar to wild animals, and encourages us to find healing, self-awareness, community, and self-reinvention.

Stormy’s Words of Wisdom - What would it mean if animals could talk? They can. The Pet Psychic, Animal Communicator, Laura Stinchfield has been talking with them for her whole life. She has found that animals are pure spirits connected to the Divine. Here she shares her late dog Stormy’s ultimate truth about love, friendship, sickness, death, health, gratitude, and happiness. Stormy’s wisdom will open your heart to love.

Why Elephants Cry is a fascinating frolic through the literature and evidence surrounding the use of unusual behavior of animals to measure and predict the environment. The role of animals, from the smallest ant to the biggest elephant, as predictors of environmental changes is framed around the climate crisis, which highlights the increasingly important part that animals will have to play in the future. Renowned biologist Professor John T. Hancock collects anecdotal stories and myths along with scientific evidence, demonstrating that observation of animals can be of tangible use.

When King's owner and Good Dogs day care leader, Erin, gets engaged, all the dogs and their humans couldn't be more thrilled! But in order to make sure Erin can attend a special dog-training session and make the wedding, her fiance, Jin, promises to take care of the day care business while she's gone.

Dogs have masters; cats have staff. That old saying reflects the conventional wisdom about our favorite pets. Cats are described as independent and aloof. But that stereotype clashes with the reality of untold cat companions, who know that their felines can be just as affectionate, devoted, and trainable as any dog. Like Henry who rescued lost cats. Or Basil, a licensed therapist who comforts hospital patients and staff, hospice-care residents, and trauma victims. Or Belle, who repaid being rescued from a sewer in Costa Rica by becoming a devoted nurse during his caretaker's lengthy illness...

A book guaranteed to touch anyone who has ever had a beloved pet...From instant New York Times best seller, Dr. Nick Trout comes another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine - the story of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life, death, fate, and love. Love is the Best Medicine immerses you in the true life drama of beloved pets whose lives hang in the balance. It underscores the profound bond we have with the animals in our lives and the incredible responsibility Nick carries as their healer.

Through playful humor, down-to-earth advice, and plenty of you’re-not-alone moments, Life with Furballs celebrates the beautifully messy relationship we share with our furry companions. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod along, and you’ll feel more connected to the wonderfully quirky pet world than ever before.

Discover a new, effective way to train your dog without constant bribery or outdated techniques. This groundbreaking book introduces a leadership-based approach that promotes lasting change and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.