Pets

In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion. The dog doesn’t respond to what the owner thinks, says, or does; it responds to what the owner feels. And in this way, dogs can actually put people back in touch with their own emotions. Behan demonstrates that dogs and humans are connected more profoundly than has ever been imagined — by heart — and that this approach to dog cognition can help us understand many of dogs’ most inscrutable behaviors. This groundbreaking, provocative book opens the door to a whole new understanding between species, and perhaps a whole new understanding of ourselves.

Path to Pet Wellness is an enlightening guide for pet parents seeking a spiritual connection with their beloved animal companions through a “whole-istic” approach to animal care.

This informative guidebook introduces pet lovers to the concept that physical symptoms are more than just signs of illness—they are messages from the body, revealing the flow of energy and the deep connection to spirit. By focusing on optimizing BEAM (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood) and enhancing the overall quality of life, this guide encourages a shift away from limiting beliefs about symptoms, diseases, and diagnoses that often hinder happiness and health. Instead, it advocates for a more conscious, heart-centered approach to pet parenting, integrating the power of love as a healing energy.

Path to Pet Wellness is part of the growing movement toward Animal-Centered Treatments (ACT), aiming to restore the spiritual essence to holistic veterinary medicine and empower pet guardians to nurture their animals with deeper awareness and compassion.

A Tale of Two Horses tells the story of two ex-racehorses with behavioural problems, who embark on a rehabilitation programme using only positive, reward based methods, developing into self-confident, well balanced horses. Woven throughout is the story of their owner’s life on a rural farm, plus insights into her work as an animal behaviourist with dogs, cats and other species. Bringing horsemanship up to date with positive, reward-based methods, the truly kind and humane approach to working with horses that Kathie Gregory teaches will provide huge benefits for you and your horse.
Following the two horses over the course of a year, as they go from being reactive and unable to be handled, to calm, well-balanced, contented horses, you’ll get to know the personalities of Charlie and Star, as they make the transition from racing to home environment.
This book provides an understanding of behaviour and learning theory, along with free-will, hands-off, and non-coercive techniques, and shows how to apply these principles for stress-free training. You’ll learn how to prevent small issues becoming big problems, and make battling with your horse a thing of the past.
Easy to read, this book can be used as a complete start-from-scratch guide, or to browse through, selecting those parts that you wish to work on to achieve fantastic results: reliable behaviour, stress-free, happy and contented horse and owner.

Written by a qualified veterinarian, this is a complete and comprehensive guide to health care for cats and dogs, providing invaluable advice on essential aspects of care, such as diet and vaccinations, as well as a guide to holistic treatments.
The first part of the book describes the main lifestyle choices every dog and cat owner makes, whether or not they are aware of them: settling in a new puppy or kitten, vaccination, neutering, diet, finding the right veterinarian, and caring for the ageing animal.
The second part describes the main holistic modalities and their relevance when animals become sick. What they are, how they work, when they are useful, and how to find a practitioner. Also includes chapters on osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, Bach's flower remedies, and herbal medicine.
The third part of the book discusses a range of common health problems in dogs and cats, both from a conventional veterinary point of view and from an holistic perspective, and aims to help the owner understand the condition they are facing, as well as providing tips on how to supplement their veterinarian's advice and treatment.

A modern reference for those who wish to manage horses in ways that improve equine well-being by encouraging a healthy, safe, active lifestyle.

As times have changed, so has our understanding of the social, psychological, and physical needs of the animals in our care. As open spaces shrink, our view of what is required to keep horses as best suits their nature is expanding. The result is a need for guidance when it comes to making decisions related to modern-day equine management best practices. The hard truth is that the creatures who have long been our companions have also long been expected to adapt to living situations created with primarily human convenience and comfort in mind.

With this inspiringly illustrated guidebook, natural horsekeeping expert Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská hopes to help everyone with horses create sophisticated, functional, equine-centric stable systems, in which horses, nature, and people thrive. Jebáčková-Lažanská demonstrates how, for those who want to, it’s possible to find ways to make outdoor horsekeeping work via a system that has slowly emerged over time that can work for any property, whether small or large. Already, it has been proven to work well by horse owners all over the world, some of whom contributed their knowledge and experiences to these pages. 

Topics explored include:

• Size and type of basic enclosures.
• Dealing with weather- and environment-related challenges, like mud.
• Location of, type of, and materials used in sheds, shelters, and stalls.
• Footing, surfaces, and bedding, both temporary and permanent.
• Water supplies and weather concerns.
• “Horse toilets.”
• Feeder types, locations, and arrangements.
• Fencing, and paddock and pasture management, including rotation, fertilizing, and seasonal concerns.
• Areas to roll, wallow, and play.
• Natural trees, shrubs, and grasses to encourage and discourage.
• Pest control.
• Adjusting for the seasons, and your region and climate.

With success stories throughout to serve as both evidence and inspiration, readers are certain to come away armed with all they need to allow their horses to live life as they were meant to, in tune with their instinctual needs for forage, movement, and choice, and in concert with the natural world.

The only book available dedicated solely to the conscientious preparation of the horse and donkey for routine and emergency medical care.

Equine behavior expert and trained ethologist Hélène Roche provides a practical, fair, and scientifically researched set of techniques to help train your horse or donkey to “cooperate for care.” Specifically, her goal is to ensure that veterinary examinations, treatment administration, and health monitoring are safer, easier, and less stressful for all involved.

Making the decision to prepare your equine to cooperate for care will save you valuable time, as well as improving the quality of your relationship with your horse or donkey (and veterinarian, too!). With small steps that can be regularly incorporated into daily activities, your horse can learn to accept:

• Human touch in sensitive places.
• The taking of vital signs.
• Clipping and bathing, such as that needed before wound treatment.
• Dental care.
• Inhalers or nebulizers.
• Drawing blood.
• Medication administration.
• Eye care.
• X-rays and hoof and lower limb treatment.
• Being weighed on a scale.
• Treatment rooms, stocks, and other care locations.
• Urine collection.

In addition, readers learn how to identify a problem that might need medical care, and how to recognize pain, fear, and impatience in horses and donkeys. With helpful hints on preparing for a veterinary visit, both at your home barn or at a clinic, as well as preparing for hospitalization or long-term stall-rest, this highly illustrated reference is an invaluable starter kit for remarkably better interactions with your horse as you work toward his improved health and well-being.

James Herriot meets Jeff Foxworthy in the real-life adventures of a traveling horse doctor.

Climb into the truck alongside large animal vet Dr. Madison Seamans and race to the aid of horses with wounds, stomach aches, allergies, and bizarre behaviors, as well as those in severe physical distress. Quite by accident, you’ll find yourself familiar with and understanding common equine medical problems and how they are diagnosed and treated, all while marveling at the remarkable situations a country veterinarian can find himself in. Playful yet serious, honest yet tongue-in-cheek, this wonderfully written book is an up-close look at a well-lived rural life that is about as authentic as America gets. No one who cares a whit for the animal kingdom, and the humans who dare enter it, will be disappointed.

Norman Thelwell’s best-loved characters are back in a special edition of a timeless favorite. 

 In the early 1950s, and quite to his surprise, artist Norman Thelwell became popular for his equestrian-themed cartoons. In an effort to satisfy a devoted and growing international following, Thelwell developed a cartoon strip about a particular horse-crazy young lady and her wicked pony called “Penelope and Kipper.” This became a book called Penelope, first published in 1972 and now found bound with other favorites in the popular collection Pony Panorama. Seventeen years later, a second series of adventures found its way to print in Penelope Rides Again. Thelwell’s plucky, pint-sized equestrian was back in the saddle (or, more frequently, out of it) as she braved both showgrounds and countryside with the still-devilish Kipper.

Many years have passed since Penelope Rides Again was last widely available in print. But now the feisty Penelope and Kipper are back in this special 100th Anniversary Edition in honor of Norman Thelwell’s Centenary. With Penelope’s help, readers of all ages will learn to pick themselves up after a fall, no matter how hard…and laugh about it.

An eye-opening game-changer of a book that sheds new light on how horses learn, think, perceive, and perform, and explains how to work with the horse’s brain instead of against it.

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. By meeting horses halfway, we achieve many goals.

• We improve performance.
• We save valuable training time.
• We develop much deeper bonds with our horses.
• We handle them with insight and kindness instead of force or command.
• We comprehend their misbehavior in ways that allow solutions.
• We reduce the human mistakes we often make while working with them.

Instead of working against the horse’s brain, expecting him to function in unnatural and counterproductive ways, this book provides the information needed to ride with the horse’s brain. Each principle is applied to real everyday issues in the arena or on the trail, often illustrated with true stories from the author’s horse training experience. Horse Brain, Human Brain offers revolutionary ideas that should be considered by anyone who works with horses.

The only book available devoted to learning and perfecting working equitation obstacles.

Working equitation is a competitive equestrian sport that originated in Europe, with the first European Championship held in 1996. It quickly gained a fanbase for its beauty and its focus on classical horsemanship ideals and developing handiness under saddle. In 2004 the World Association for Working Equitation (WAWE) was established, and today, many countries have their own national organizations for governing working equitation competitions, including the United States—the USAWE was formed in 2020. Heralding the advent of a brand-new way to pursue and demonstrate horse-and-rider connection, working equitation competitor and trainer Ali Kermeen has written a much-needed reference for preparing both horse and rider to participate.

The Working Equitation Training Manual provides a one-of-a-kind progressive training system to those new to the sport. Lessons focus on developing confidence with the obstacle phases of working equitation while incorporating dressage principles. The elements of each obstacle are broken down and then brought back together in step-by-step exercises that:

• Prepare horse and rider to perform an obstacle properly.
• Introduce horses and riders to competition obstacles.
• Help improve and polish an obstacle's execution.

With clear diagrams and color photographs, a helpful glossary of terms to help those unfamiliar with working equitation terminology, and variations and benefits for every exercise, readers are provided an appealing introduction to an exciting option for adding diversity to daily training, as well as showing and competing in other sports. “I started teaching these skills to all my students, regardless of their riding discipline,” says Ali. “These working equitation exercises help my riders excel at dressage, endurance, trail riding, pony clubbing, eventing, jumping, gaited horses, groundwork, Cowboy Dressage, and breed shows.” The Working Equitation Training Manual promises to do the same for you.

The most complete guide available to understanding the horse's language, knowing how to “talk” back, and to using Horse Speak® principles in any training system.

In 2016 Sharon Wilsie's Horse Speak: The Equine—Human Translation Guide broke new ground for anyone who works with horses, providing a practical system to “listening” and “talking” to horses in their language instead of expecting them to understand ours. Now Wilsie has provided the most complete guide to Horse Speak ever. Those familiar with Wilsie's work will find novel ideas that have developed since the first book was released, and those new to Horse Speak will be supported with fundamental lessons that will allow them to start having authentic “conversations” with their horses during their very next trip to the barn. With a focus on how horse training methods in general can be improved with certain small changes in movement and mindset, Wilsie has once again created a resource of immense value across the equestrian spectrum.

• Solidify basic language skills—General Horse Speak fundamentals, plus new discoveries. 

• Observe the horse's environment and movement signals—The “Chessboard of Life” and how horses negotiate it. 

• Know the Buttons and what they do—The 15 communication centers on the horse's body, plus new connections and Conversations. 

• Understand herd dynamics and your horse's type—Personality and energy types to assist you in understanding the role your horse is playing in his daily interactions. 

• Explore the circular nature of horse Conversations—How the Four Gs and IINN help you remember where you are in a Conversation with your horse. 

• Start the Conversation outside the box—Safe and effective ways to initiate connection and source breakthroughs from a distance and in environments other than arenas. 

• Invite the horse to come with you—Best practices for haltering, leading, and backing up in hand so it is less challenging and a more rewarding experience for both you and your horse. 

• Advance your body language at liberty and on the longe line—Keys to developing the rapport we desire with a horse by understanding his balances and imbalances on the ground. 

• Ride with a new perspective—Take all that you have learned about communicating with the horse on the ground and bring it to your shared experience in the saddle. 

• PLUS, use the one-of-a-kind Dictionary of Horse Speak to find out how to know what your horse is telling you, how to say things in reply to him, and how Horse Speak can help you fix common training and behavior problems.

 With illuminating sections on basic handling, groundwork, and ridden work, Wilsie gives readers everything they need to improve the training techniques they already use by enhancing both horse and human understanding of the process and the goals. The result is improved behavior, enhanced performance, and a happier, healthier equine partner in whatever you choose to pursue together.

A simple system for figuring out and fixing what’s wrong with a horse’s performance.

Former international event rider Eric Smiley has brought along his own top-level horses for decades. Now he taps his immense knowledge to help riders whose horses may not have had "the right start." Every horse comes with his own “baggage”—behavior or training issues, minor or significant, that may be difficult to pinpoint or resolve. In these pages, Smiley addresses the most common problems he has seen over the years in dressage, eventing, and show jumping, including:

Smiley teaches readers how to identify what isn’t working by looking at how things should work. Then he walks us through dismantling and reassembling the issues, providing an easy-to-follow system for determining what's potentially wrong with a horse and choosing sensible exercises for fixing it. He introduces a troubleshooting five-point system: 

Layers and shifts of understanding in horses combined with the physical and psychological challenges of riding can often make solving problems that arise seem complicated, and sometimes it is difficult to know where to even begin. Smiley’s system helps readers find that “start point” and map out a sensible plan for future training. He shows how to determine when something may have become an issue for your horse or your performance, ways to try and avoid it happening in the first place, and of course, offers highly practical solutions to employ when you find you do have a problem. Smiley’s goal is to “always leave people and horses with a positive journey to go on, with the prospect of ‘better to come.’” With its usefulness, cross-disciplinary approach, and optimism, The Sport Horse Problem Solver is all you need to achieve success in partnership with your horse, wherever you are in your journey together.

Codependency, a compulsive behavior sometimes known as “relationship addiction,” is often characterized by a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship that is emotionally destructive―even abusive. For years Susan Conley found herself trapped, married to an addict whose health, welfare, and safety she valued far above her own.

Over time, Conley watched as she lost contact with her own needs, desires, and sense of self. But then at forty-two, after yet another crisis came to an anticlimactic resolution that left nothing healed and little to hope for, she decided, having never so much as touched a horse, to take up riding.

Here, with humor and honesty, Conley chronicles her experiences, sharing how her pledge to rediscover herself following her divorce was aided, abetted, and challenged by the horses in her life.

“They were as large a part of my recovery as were any of the self-help books I read, personal development workshops I did, and 12-step meetings I attended,” she writes. “The struggle to heal the wounds of a dysfunctional marriage was actually made easier via the real wounds received from horseback riding.”

Many Brave Fools explores the ways in which horses enriched Conley’s life, and how the process of making herself into a rider also helped her become the person she most wanted to be: not the “ex-wife of an addict,” but a responsive, confident, even courageous woman, entering the prime of her life.

For years horse trainers and equine experts have sought new ways to tap into that which for many remains elusive: the ability to use the human body, and our often neglected power of intent, to explain to the horse what we want, as well as receive in and understand his answer. From the Feldenkrais Method®, Alexander Technique, and yoga, to Tai Chi, Aikido, and other martial arts, we have used various areas of study seemingly unrelated to horses and riding to gain new insight as to how to achieve a soft, fluid connection with our equine partners.

Now in this fascinating book, dancer and choreographer Paula Josa-Jones examines this age-old conundrum from a whole new angle, combining her two greatest passions: movement and horses. Through stories, strategies, and over 65 meditations and gentle exercises, Josa-Jones shows us how we can develop greater somatic awareness away from the horse, as well as how being with the horse can help this consciousness continue to evolve. The result is we not only have a closer, more intuitive connection with our horses, we are more trustworthy, more comfortable in our own skin, and better prepared to act with balance, sensitivity, and kindness in all our relationships.

A tribute to horses and a treasure for horse-lovers

This unique book shares life lessons lovingly learned in the company of horses—universal lessons about facing adversity, finding your niche in life, second chances, and more. Humorous and touching, uplifting and poignant, the twenty-two stories inspire and delight.

Containing revolutionary scientific information on the mental development of your pet, Water Dog is a step by step training book with no extraneous material. It covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog, showing you the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequence.

It will show you not only what to expect of your dog but what your dog can expect of you. Full of information about using the right commands and utilizing the Dummy-Launch, a training device co-developed by the author, this how-to guide will make training easy, fast, and fun,for you and your dog.

This book is the story of the Labrador Retriever, the most popular sporting dog in the world today and the many interesting men and women who have contributed to its development as a hardy working dog. It traces the history of the breed, describes British and American field trials, and looks at training methods.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog. It is the first book for the upland bird hunter that teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier for you and your dog.

Written with scientific information on the mental development of a dog, Gun Dog shows the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequences. It will show you how to achieve every hunter's ideal: an animal that will double as a disciplined hunting dog and beloved family pet.

Retrievers are the loyal and hardworking companions of the waterfowlers in our bays and marshes and the hunters of upland birds in our fields and forests. Here is the colorful and authoritative history of these magnificently skilled dogs and the people who have bred and trained them over the years.

• A Check List for a Happy Dog
• Enrichment exercises
• How to socialize and train a new puppy
• How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs
• Tips for visiting the vet
• Information on aging dogs
• Expert interviews with vets and psychologists
• And so much more!

• How to tackle common canine fears, such as loud noises, the vet, separation anxiety, and other dogs.
• How to manage a dog’s natural fear responses through positive reinforcement.
• How to keep your dog, yourself, and others safe when they are fearful or reactive.
• How to create safe havens for your dog, and make yourself a secure base for them no matter where they are.

Jean Donaldson is one of the top dog trainers in the United States, and her training academy has gained a reputation as the Harvard for dog trainers and behavioral counselors. Now, you can harness her highly effective dog-training techniques and benefit from her expert guidance without leaving your home.

If you're like most dog owners, you treat your four-legged friend as a valued member of the family who enjoys the full run of the house—which is why good behavior is so important. Train Your Dog Like a Pro offers a trusted, systematic approach to positive dog training that anyone can follow. You'll get clear, detailed instructions for teaching essential behaviors, more advanced skills, and even some fun tricks. Plus, a bonus online video shows you exactly how to accomplish each technique.

• Bonus online video contains 2 hours and 30 minutes of hands-on instruction
• Training is based only on positive reinforcement, patience, and persistence
• Donaldson is the bestselling author of The Culture Clash: The Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs

Whether you're the proud parent of a puppy, an adolescent, or an adult dog, this book and video truly give you everything you need to train your dog like a pro.

How to Train Your Cockapoo from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer

"Bloody brilliant book! First time dog owner getting a puppy…this book has been amazing with support and easy activities.” ─Amazon review 

Experience the joy of successfully raising your Cockapoo with Steve Mann’s expert guidance─UK’s celebrated dog trainer and bestselling author

Master Cockapoo training with Steve Mann. Penned by renowned dog trainer, Steve Mann, this book offers an invaluable trove of insights gathered from his 30+ years of experience. Recognizing the uniqueness of each breed, Steve presents comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically to Cockapoos. Easy Peasy Cockapoo is an invaluable resource for every stage of your dog's life, whether you have a new puppy, a middle-aged Cockapoo, or a rescue dog.

A great gift for new dog owners. Delve into the breed's history, understand Cockapoo specific characteristics, and learn to address common behaviors. Understand how to keep your Cockapoo content when home alone, groom effectively, and optimize nutrition─all to foster the most rewarding bond with your Cockapoo dog.

Inside you'll discover:

• Expert guidance on Cockapoo puppy training and dog obedience training, enhancing your connection with your furry friend
• Techniques to handle separation anxiety, ensuring your Cockapoo feels secure even when home alone
• Tips for effective crate training a puppy, simplifying potty training and providing a safe haven
• Insights into Cockapoo specific behaviors, allowing for better understanding and response to your pet's actions

If you have read Cockapoo training books like How To Train And Care For Your Cockapoo Puppy, COCKAPOO Expert Dog Training , The Cockapoo Handbook, or The Cockapoo Manual, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Cockapoo. Also don’t miss Steve Mann’s bestselling Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy and Easy Peasy Awesome Pawsome.

How to Train Your Labradoodle from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer

Experience the joy of successfully raising your Labradoodle with Steve Mann’s expert guidance─UK’s celebrated dog trainer and bestselling author

Master Labradoodle training with Steve Mann. Penned by renowned dog trainer, Steve Mann, this book offers an invaluable trove of insights gathered from his 30+ years of experience. Recognizing the uniqueness of each breed, Steve presents comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically to Labradoodles. Easy Peasy Labradoodle is an invaluable resource for every stage of your dog's life, whether you have a new puppy, a middle-aged Labradoodle, or a rescue dog.

A great gift for new dog owners. Delve into the breed's history, understand Labradoodle specific characteristics, and learn to address common behaviors. Understand how to keep your Labradoodle content when home alone, groom effectively, and optimize nutrition─all to foster the most rewarding bond with your Labradoodle dog.

Inside you'll discover:

• Expert guidance on Labradoodle puppy training and dog obedience training, enhancing your connection with your furry friend
• Techniques to handle separation anxiety, ensuring your Labradoodle feels secure even when home alone
• Tips for effective crate training a puppy, simplifying potty training and providing a safe haven
• Insights into Labradoodle specific behaviors, allowing for better understanding and response to your pet's actions

If you have read Labradoodle training books like The Complete Guide to Labradoodles or Labradoodles, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Labradoodle. Also don’t miss Steve Mann’s bestselling Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy and Easy Peasy Awesome Pawsome.

How to Train Your Labrador from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer

“Easy to read, with humour good sound advice - I would highly recommend!” ─Amazon review 

Experience the joy of successfully raising your Labrador with Steve Mann’s expert guidance─UK’s celebrated dog trainer and bestselling author

Master Labrador training with Steve Mann. Penned by renowned dog trainer, Steve Mann, this book offers an invaluable trove of insights gathered from his 30+ years of experience. Recognizing the uniqueness of each breed, Steve presents comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically to Labradors. Easy Peasy Labrador is an invaluable resource for every stage of your dog's life, whether you have a new puppy, a middle-aged Labradors, or a rescue dog.

A great gift for new dog owners. Delve into the breed's history, understand Labrador specific characteristics, and learn to address common behaviors. Understand how to keep your Labrador content when home alone, groom effectively, and optimize nutrition─all to foster the most rewarding bond with your Labrador dog.

Inside you'll discover:

• Expert guidance on Labrador puppy training and dog obedience training, enhancing your connection with your furry friend
• Techniques to handle separation anxiety, ensuring your Labrador feels secure even when home alone
• Tips for effective crate training a puppy, simplifying potty training and providing a safe haven
• Insights into Labrador specific behaviors, allowing for better understanding and response to your pet's actions

If you have read dog training books like The Complete Labrador Handbook, Labrador Retriever Training, The Complete Guide to Labrador Retrievers, Dog Training for Kids, or Zak George's Dog Training Revolution, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Labrador. Also don’t miss Steve Mann’s bestselling Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy and Easy Peasy Awesome Pawsome.

How to Train Your Dog from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer

“Steve is brilliant ... my puppy-training prophet and spiritual guide. His approach makes perfect sense.” ―Adrian Chiles, The Guardian 

With an emphasis on ethical, scientifically proven dog training methods from over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 dogs and owners worldwide, this is the book your dog would want you to read!

Train any breed with confidence. Steve Mann, the UK's premier dog trainer and founder of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, presents Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy. This comprehensive guide goes beyond mere basics, offering the seven vital components to address all dog-related challenges. Whether you need assistance with recall and loose lead walking or help with issues like separation anxiety and aggression, Steve's ethical and scientifically backed methods provide practical and fun solutions.

Increase the pleasure of your relationship with your pet. From understanding your dog's body language to enjoying relaxed downtime together, the step-by-step guides in this book ensure an enhanced life with your furry friend. Steve's global experience, training over 100,000 dogs and owners, ensures this is no “one size fits all” approach but a tailored guide to raise, groom, and bond with any breed.

Inside find:

• Proven methods for training dogs, including leash training a puppy and agility training
• Step-by-step guides for handling common challenges such as puppy biting and dog jumping
• Comprehensive insights into dog behavior training, from understanding animal behavior and dog body language to mastering clicker training and obedience training
• Creative and fun approaches to dog play and bonding, ensuring a joyful relationship with your 4-legged friend

If you liked books like All Dogs Great and Small, Doggie Language, Be Right Back, Zak George's Dog Training Revolution, or Training the Best Dog Ever, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy.

Your Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Raising and Training a Happy Puppy

“Owning a dog is not easy, but training doesn't have to be hard. Steve offers lots of useful solutions that keeps training fun.” ― Dogs Today

With an emphasis on ethical, scientifically proven dog training methods from over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 dogs and owners worldwide, this is the book your dog would want you to read!

Train any breed with confidence. Steve Mann, the UK's premier dog trainer and founder of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, presents Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy. This comprehensive guide goes beyond mere basics, offering the seven vital components to address all dog-related challenges. Whether you need assistance with recall and loose lead walking or help with issues like separation anxiety and aggression, Steve's ethical and scientifically backed methods provide practical and fun solutions.

Increase the pleasure of your relationship with your pet. From understanding your dog's body language to enjoying relaxed downtime together, the step-by-step guides in this book ensure an enhanced life with your furry friend. Steve's global experience, training over 100,000 dogs and owners, ensures this is no “one size fits all” approach but a tailored guide to raise, groom, and bond with any breed.

Inside find:

• Proven methods for training dogs, including leash training a puppy and agility training
• Step-by-step guides for handling common challenges such as puppy biting and dog jumping
• Comprehensive insights into dog behavior training, from understanding animal behavior and dog body language to mastering clicker training and obedience training
• Creative and fun approaches to dog play and bonding, ensuring a joyful relationship with your 4-legged friend

If you liked books like All Dogs Great and Small, Doggie Language, Be Right Back, Zak George's Dog Training Revolution, or Training the Best Dog Ever, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy.

Master Dog Training Techniques and Track Your Daily Progress

“Steve's training methods focus on positive reinforcement... it includes lots of information to help you understand training from the puppy's perspective.” ―Dogs Monthly

Transform your furry friend's behavior with this comprehensive dog journal and guide designed to track daily progress and master dog training techniques

Unleash your pet's potential with the help of the UK’s #1 dog trainer. Imagine being able to have your own personal dog trainer on hand 365 days of the year... well, now you can with Easy Peasy Doggy Diary! Bestselling author and dog trainer Steve Mann has crammed all 400 pages with a multitude of training tips, techniques, ideas, and explanations. Organized across 52-weeks of techniques, you and your dog can start at anytime of the year and enjoy training together as a winning team!

Celebrate your progress with this great gift for new dog owners. It’s the perfect tool to help you and your dog stay on track with weekly targets and progress checks. Clearly presented in a fun step-by-step guide to help you and any breed turn complex dog obedience training techniques into easy, peasy steps. Whether you want to keep track of your dog's training progress, jot down your favorite local walks, or celebrate key achievements, this diary is the perfect way to record those special moments and see how far you've come.

Inside you'll discover:

• Practical and effective dog training techniques to master commands
• Tailored strategies to handle challenges specific to various dog breeds and behaviors
• Methods to ease common issues such as separation anxiety and home-alone distress
• Tips for essential husbandry tasks including dog grooming and bathing

If you’ve read books like Adventures With My Dog Journal, My Puppy Journal A Keepsake Memory Logbook, or The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, you’ll love Easy Peasy Doggy Diary.

How to Train Your French Bulldog from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer

Experience the joy of successfully raising your French Bulldog with Steve Mann’s expert guidance─UK’s celebrated dog trainer and bestselling author

Master French Bulldog training with Steve Mann. Penned by renowned dog trainer, Steve Mann, this book offers an invaluable trove of insights gathered from his 30+ years of experience. Recognizing the uniqueness of each breed, Steve presents comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically to French Bulldogs. Easy Peasy French Bulldog is an invaluable resource for every stage of your dog's life, whether you have a new puppy, a middle-aged French Bulldog, or a rescue dog.

A great gift for new dog owners. Delve into the breed's history, understand French Bulldog specific characteristics, and learn to address common behaviors. Understand how to keep your French Bulldog content when home alone, groom effectively, and optimize nutrition─all to foster the most rewarding bond with your French Bulldog.

Inside you'll discover:

• Expert guidance on French Bulldog puppy training and dog obedience training, enhancing your connection with your furry friend
• Techniques to handle separation anxiety, ensuring your French Bulldog feels secure even when home alone
• Tips for effective crate training a puppy, simplifying potty training and providing a safe haven
• Insights into French Bulldog specific behaviors, allowing for better understanding and response to your pet's actions

If you have read French Bulldog training books like The Complete Guide to French Bulldogs, The French Bulldog Handbook, Frenchie Frenzy, or French Bulldog Training, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy French Bulldog. Also don’t miss Steve Mann’s bestselling Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy and Easy Peasy Awesome Pawsome.

How to Train Your Cocker Spaniel from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer

“A really fun and constructive book about the fabulous Cocker Spaniel. Lots of useful information and advice to visit time and time again..” ─Amazon review 

Experience the joy of successfully raising your Cocker Spaniel with Steve Mann’s expert guidance─UK’s celebrated dog trainer and bestselling author

Master Cocker Spaniel training with Steve Mann. Penned by renowned dog trainer, Steve Mann, this book offers an invaluable trove of insights gathered from his 30+ years of experience. Recognizing the uniqueness of each breed, Steve presents comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically to Cocker Spaniels. Easy Peasy Cocker Spaniel is an invaluable resource for every stage of your dog's life, whether you have a new puppy, a middle-aged Cocker Spaniel, or a rescue dog.

A great gift for new dog owners. Delve into the breed's history, understand Cocker Spaniel specific characteristics, and learn to address common behaviors. Understand how to keep your Cocker Spaniel content when home alone, groom effectively, and optimize nutrition─all to foster the most rewarding bond with your Cocker Spaniel dog.

Inside you'll discover:

• Expert guidance on Cocker Spaniel puppy training and dog obedience training, enhancing your connection with your furry friend
• Techniques to handle separation anxiety, ensuring your Cocker Spaniel feels secure even when home alone
• Tips for effective crate training a puppy, simplifying potty training, and providing a safe haven
• Insights into Cocker Spaniel specific behaviors, allowing for better understanding and response to your pet's actions

Take a spiritual safari…

Do you want to deepen your spiritual connection? Do you want to strengthen your bond with animals? What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality will help you unlock the secrets of the animal kingdom, provide intriguing perspectives on the complex relationships between nature and humans, and lead you to a greater awareness of yourself and the world around you.

Respected animal behaviorist and therapist Diana L. Guerrero demonstrates the ways in which animals can teach us about:

• Bringing Out the Best in Each Other
• Living in the Now
• Moving Beyond Fear
• Helping One Another
• Healing through Life Experiences
• Living by Example
• Embracing Change Positively
• Listening to the Unspoken
• Unconditional Acceptance
• Making Time to Play
• …and much more

With practical and meaningful advice, Guerrero will help you understand why animals touch the soul, and explore your own answer to the question: "Do animals have souls?"

• WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisions
• QUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquarium
• CHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unit
• CHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and more
• AIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking plan
• MAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organized
• RESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and more

Be proactive about your pet's wellness and let Dr. Stacy show you how a reasonable combination of proven Western veterinary know-how and time-tested Eastern therapies can promote health and vitality for your furry companion.

Whether it's a matter of harnessing the healing properties of food, eliminating harmful elements from a pet's surroundings, restoring an animal's flow of energy, or treating bothersome symptoms, Dr. Stacy provides a revolutionary East-West approach, blending the best of both worlds to bring your pet's internal and external environments into perfect harmony.

• Written by a leading veterinarian schooled in both Western veterinary medicine and traditional Eastern medicine
• Packed with charts, quizzes, inspirational quotes, and more
• An appendix lists alternative veterinary practitioners around the U.S.

Head to Tail Wellness will show you how to make positive changes in your pet's life that will reduce the need for drugs and invasive therapies and, most importantly, yield a happy, healthy pet.

• Info on choosing, equipping, and setting up your aquarium
• Pointers on choosing compatible fish for a community tank
• The scoop on the best (and worst) fish for beginners
• Guidance on maintaining your aquarium and keeping your fish healthy

Heartwarming and Compassionate Stories of Animal Love

"This book is a loving tribute to all creatures, great and small." ―Tippi Hedren

Filled with fascinating and heartwarming stories, this book details the power of animal love. Good deeds can be done by more than just humans!

True tales of kindness. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals is packed with captivating stories, big and small, from simple acts of kindness, to grand gestures of compassion performed by various animals. Author and known speaker on animal-related issues, Stephanie LaLand has gathered a multitude of stories sure to fill your heart with happiness and hope. From dogs to dolphins, learn true stories of animal love, devotion, and bravery.

Proof that human kindness is shared with animals. Anyone who’s had a pet knows there is something special about them. We see it in their eyes when they look at us affectionately or play with others or help someone in need. Animal behavior is interesting because in many ways, how they act and the things they do are similar to the way we care for each other. Animals are affectionate and smart creatures, and this book illustrates why kindness matters for us all.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Inspiring animal stories of true animal love that will surprise you 
• Examples of kindness and good deeds performed by our beloved animals
• Animal stories for adults and animal stories for children to teach instinctive behavioral connections between humans and animals

If you liked Pawverbs for a Dog Lover’s Heart, You've Goat This, or Dogwinks, you’ll love Random Acts of Kindness by Animals.

A Heartwarming Dog Story of Unconditional Love

“Part Marley and Me, part Bucket List, part travel memoir, Cohen’s book tells the story of Simba, a larger-than-life Labrador retriever whose physical size is matched only by his love of people.” ―Sara Hodon, Compulsive Reader

2018 International Book Awards Winner
#1 New Release in Southern US Travel Guides

From New York Times bestselling author David Elliot Cohen comes this unforgettable dog story of a cross-country road trip. The Wrong Dog is a heartwarming and hilarious memoir of a mischievous dog and the unconditional love he forges with the family who mistakenly adopts him.

There are no bad dogs. Meet Simba II, a playful white Labrador puppy brought home by accident. As he grows into an enormous ninety-pound dog with a huge personality, Simba cements the bond between two families and enriches their lives in countless ways.

A cross-country road trip to remember. When the family moves from San Francisco to New York, the author is charged with the ultimate animal rescue−bringing Simba to the family’s new home. He and his best friend, Erick, load Simba into the back of a station wagon and set out on a 3,300-mile once-in-a-lifetime road trip across America.

An epic journey for dog lovers. With stops at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace; the Las Vegas Strip; Meteor Crater; the Painted Desert; Cadillac Ranch; Winslow, Arizona; Gallup, New Mexico; Graceland, and other all-American landmarks, this engaging and poignant volume chronicles an epic journey, the unconditional love between one dog and his family, and the vast and benevolent role dogs play in American family life. But most of all, The Wrong Dog shows us how the end of life can sometimes be the richest part of all.

If you’re a dog lover who’s enjoyed books such as Arthur: The Dog who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, A Dog Called Hope, or No Ordinary Dog, then you’ll love and laugh along with The Wrong Dog.

Homemade Dog Food for the Goodest Boys

#1 New Release in Animal Husbandry

Haute cuisine for hounds. Whether you’re cooking up doggy dinners or puppy picnics, these healthy, homemade dog foods are sure to keep your dog away from the dinner table. With the help of the canine culinary master dubbed “The Dog Chef,” you’ll learn to make your own dog food and create fully balanced meals. Plus, you’ll get an inside look into the life of a dog chef along the way.

Wholesome meals for man’s best friend. Chef Kevyn understands that the goodest boys deserve the goodest food. That’s why he’s jam-packed this cookbook with fresh meals and treats that even humans love. Alongside famous one-of-a-kind dog recipes, find bonus information on your dog’s immune system, digestion, and daily life for optimal doggo health.

Inside, read chapters on: 

• Raw food
• Cooked food
• Treats and sweets

If you’re ready to start your own restaurant for dogs, and enjoyed books like Feed Your Best Friend Better, Home Cooking for Your Dog, and Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs, then you’ll love Becoming a Dog Chef.

Winner of Dog Writer's Association of America Best Book: Rescue or Adoption and Dogwise Best Book Award in 2017.

From award-winning writer and photographer Joseph Robertia, Life with Forty Dogs is a collection of the funny, fascinating, and sometimes heartbreaking stories of the life-changing canine commitment he and his family made.

When Robertia and his wife, Cole, first entered the world of dog sledding in Alaska, they had never expected to have their household grow up to forty dogs—“primarily rogues, runts, and rejects from other kennels.” But quickly they found their lives inextricably intertwined with each dog they rescued as they learned each one’s unique character and personality and how irreplaceable each was for their team and for their family.

This book is an invitation to understand the essence of life with forty dogs in its entirety and, through that comprehension, to truly appreciate what Robertia sees every day. Not everyone can sacrifice their spare time, salaries, and sanity to get to know so many characters—from the well-mannered to the wily—but Life with Forty Dogs will reveal the endless adventures and misadventures that come to those like Robertia and his family who have dedicated themselves to their furry companions.

It can seem like the end of the world when the vet tells you that, sadly, your beloved dog is going blind; it’s natural to put yourself in their place and imagine how catastrophic this news would be for you ...
But with life-changing events such as these, there’s one essential difference between the human and canine species: dogs won’t waste too much time feeling sorry for themselves, or asking “why me?” After taking stock, they will - with your help - adapt and get on with the joyful business of living.
This invaluable book will sympathetically show the owner of the newly-blind, or already blind dog that their loyal friend is still the same, with the same zest for and enjoyment of life. With love and careful thought, you and your dog can get as much out of life as you always have, having fun and establishing an even closer bond as you help each other find new or adapted ways to live happily together.

Kac Young never imagined that, after a lifetime as a ‘cat person,’ she would fall in love with, and adopt, a tiny rescue dog called Talulah.
Kac loved other people’s dogs, but “I never had time, and they smell funny, lick off your makeup, and pee on your new shoes.” All that changed when she met Talulah, and just had to take her back to her home in the Californian forest, that she shared with her partner and six cats.
Soon after Talulah took up residence, Truffle was also adopted by Kac, and this book is the fascinating story of Kac’s progression from slightly shell-shocked beginner to savvy, adoring dog guardian.
Right from the start, Kac consulted behaviourist Lisa Tenzin-Dolma on all things dog-related, and Lisa’s observations and wise guidance on a wide range of subjects follow Kac’s accounts, providing vital insight about the best way to go about building a loving, trusting relationship between you and your dog.
Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to new and seasoned dog guardians alike.

Confined to a wheelchair but still want a dog – is that a good idea? Indeed it is, as the author – who’s wheelchair dependent – ably demonstrates. Wheelchair and mobility scooter users face their own particular challenges when it comes to dog ownership: how will they walk their dog; train and teach him; play games with him, and, all importantly, pick up that poop?
Here, everything that a mobility-impaired potential dog owner needs to consider to enable him or her to own and care for their very own canine companion – even if finances are restricted, or they do not have their own car, carers or helpers – is described and illustrated in detail.
From his unique viewpoint, the author answers all of these questions and concerns, and much more besides, allowing readers to assess and determine whether they can share their special lifestyle with a dog, and what they can do to bring about this happy situation.

Children and dogs both benefit mentally and physically from a harmonious relationship. Dogs help to develop empathy and social skills in children, as well as build their confidence. It is, however, important to also develop this confidence in our dogs, and prepare them to be around babies and children. Bite prevention is vital, and, therefore, we need to teach our dogs and children how to behave correctly around and with each other.
Babies, Kids and Dogs will advise how to create safe, positive and harmonious relationships between children and dogs, allowing a dog to relax in the presence of children. Included within are instructional colour photographs, tables to assist with assessing and training your dog, and step-by-step exercises. Educational Champ and Charlie illustrations help engage the interest of young children, in order to teach them about behaving appropriately when interacting with their canine friends. Throughout, the book suggests ways to promote safe interactions, and develop lifelong friendships.

“Tara, the terrier who sailed around the world” is the exciting and touching story of a Jack Russell who had at least nine lives – and many more adventures – with her owners, Rosemary and Robert Forrester, as they sailed around the world on a yacht.

The story begins when Robert flies from Colombia to Florida to buy some essential boat parts, and returns with a six-week-old puppy. Rosemary is both delighted and anxious: how will a dog as lively as a Jack Russell adapt to living at sea? This tiny dog has to learn how to keep her balance on a boat which is tilting sideways one minute, then crashing down on a wave the next; how to find a way to play ball without being washed into the ocean; how to learn to eat fish instead of meat; how to swim in the sea and get back on the boat; how to see-off all potential intruders, including marauding seagulls and customs officials.

Above all, Tara has to learn how to survive when she is washed overboard – not once, but twice. Rosemary recounts their incredible adventures as they sail from the Panama Canal to Australia, and on to Malaysia and Thailand, where they survive the Boxing Day Tsunami. Finally, their journey takes them through the Indian Ocean to Mozambique, where Tara ends her days.

For animal lovers everywhere – especially those who like travel and sailing boats – this is an emotional and uniquely entertaining tale.