Títulos en Mascotas y cuidado de animales

Primero fue Reuben, lobo feroz con sierras en lugar de dientes; luego Archer, rubio, bello y letal; y finalmente llegó Frosty, una bola afable y rencorosa. Son los tres perros salvajes y leales que llegan a casa de los Zusak para poner patas arriba a la familia y, al mismo tiempo, completarla. Lo que sigue resulta inevitable: peleas callejeras, rifirrafes en el parque, daños corporales y psicológicos, tragedia y amor encarnizados, pero, sobre todo, la configuración de una constelación de afectos en torno a la necesidad humana (y animal) de pertenecer a un clan.

Åh vad jag längtade efter en hund. Jag såg framför mig långa promenader i skogen. En familjehund som skulle vara med oss överallt, som skulle bli en del av familjen. Men så fel jag hade! Läs historien om Mervis hund Kenzo, som vände uppochner på hela hennes tillvaro och var nära att...

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Denna bok är ett unikt dokument och ett måste för alla hundintresserade - det är den första boken på svenska som så grundligt gått igenom hundens historia och dess betydelse för människan. Författaren har granskat all ny forskning som gjorts under de senaste 20 åren och presenterar...

Detta är en mycket annorlunda bok och kanske den första sitt slag; en bok om hur man får en enklare och SMARTare vardag med hjälp av sin hund. Likaså är det den första boken med tips, råd och fokus på hur man tränar hund om man har en funktionsnedsättning men träningsråden passar...

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For more than 10,000 years, cats have prowled at the edges of human life. But, starting only a few decades ago, hundreds of millions of them became pets. In Cats, Rod Phillips shares a sweeping cultural and social history of felines, tracing their shifting place across societies and centuries, from ancient Egypt's revered hunters to Europe's suspected familiars of witches and from shipboard rodent controllers to cherished internet icons.

The surprising science that explains how and why your dog thinks and acts from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the popular Golden Ratio Squad online community and the author of the “fascinating” (First for Women) The Purest Bond. Do dogs’ brains work the same as humans?...

“A fount of practical tips for cat owners.” —The New York Times From a leading veterinary psychiatrist, a groundbreaking look into the minds of our feline companions and “a guide to being the best humans we can be for our cats” (Focus Vif). Cats are mysterious creatures, and the...

In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books),Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy. As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is...

Lone Survivor meets Marley & Me in this “inspiring and very moving” (Bear Grylls, host of the hit TV show Man vs. Wild) memoir of an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a wounded soldier back to life. A decade ago, special forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the...

Every person living off the grid has a common goal of being self-sufficient. Raising farm animals is a great first step toward that self-reliance, but which animals do you need? This book is specifically designed to answer that question. With the knowledge you will gain from this book, you will be able to plan and prepare effectively and efficiently. You will learn which animals will best meet your needs for milk, meat, eggs, and fiber, and you will learn how to properly care for them and manage their products.

Every dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award-winning canine behavior consultant. Using cutting-edge research, Brophey has developed a groundbreaking system that allows owners to identify what their dog is struggling with, why, and how they can fix it. Brophey's approach is unlike anything that has been published before and will give dog owners a new understanding of what motivates and affects their dog's behavior. 

The popular and highly respected horse trainer Mark Rashid brings together Western and Eastern philosophies to demonstrate a seamless new incarnation of horse training. After years of helping "difficult" horses, Mark Rashid understands how to build the foundation of a horse's training and resolve any problems encountered along the way.

For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park. We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails, but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? What goes on in dogs' heads and hearts-and how much can we know and understand? Canine Confidential has the answers. Written by Marc Bekoff, it not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs' lives the best they can possibly be.

Canine professionals are seeing increases in troubling dog behaviors, and recent studies show behavioral concerns are a large reason why dog owners surrender their pets to shelters. This professional and practical guide gives hope and encouragement to dog owners trying to eliminate unwanted aggression, barking, timidity, fear, and reactivity in their dogs.

"Strike a Long Trot" chronicles the distinguished early career of Linda Tellington-Jones, ranging from the 100-mile Tevis Cup Ride to Hunter Trials at Pebble Beach. As a brilliant educator at her Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm and School of Horsemanship, Linda shined. A destiny in Linda's early life was fulfilled when she was sought by a wealthy Hungarian countess to promote her Hungarian horses, once revered as the finest warhorses in Europe.

In this inspiring book, best-selling author and "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan uses decades of experience to reveal the many ways that dogs and people can enrich each other's lives, sharing eight essential life lessons imparted by a group of very special dogs he's trained over the years. From his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America's most sought-after dog behavior expert. In this affecting book, he shares eight heartwarming stories about the dogs that have inspired him the most.

What happens when your patients can’t speak…but their lives—and their deaths—still tell unforgettable stories? Over the course of a long career, one veterinarian has seen it all: the routine and the remarkable, the joyful and the heartbreaking, the moments that heal—and the ones that stay with you forever. From late-night emergencies in barns and clinics to quiet, life-altering conversations with animal owners, these true stories offer a rare glimpse behind the scenes of veterinary medicine.

"It is difficult to think of many other books that are at once so brilliant, so wonderfully entertaining, and so moving . . . The Dog’s Gaze is full of exuberant insights about our canine friends, about art, and about the human condition." —Stephen Greenblatt “A splendid blend of histories...