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Karen Fine always knew that she wanted to be a vet and wasn't going to let anything stop her: not her allergy to cats, and not the fact that in the '80s veterinary medicine was still a mostly male profession. Inspired by her grandfather, a compassionate doctor who paid house calls to all his (human) patients, Dr. Fine persevered, and brought her Oupa's principles into her own practice, which emphasizes the need to understand her patients’ stories to provide the best possible care.

Exactly how wild are Bengal cats? Are they huge and vicious? Are they hypoallergenic? How did Bengals become one of the most popular and adored cat breeds? If you want to learn everything there is to know about the Bengal cat’s history, temperament, and appearance, this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Bengal Cats by Cynthia Downer offers a step towards understanding and admiring this stigmatized domestic cat breed. Most books on cats may advise you to avoid hybrid cats like Bengals.

Questions regarding crate training from new dog owners often come up, and it can be a difficult process for some people. But with our step-by-step guide, we’ll show you exactly what to do so that crate training becomes as easy as possible for both you and your pup.

The author of the heartwarming Craig and Fred tells the deeply emotional and inspiring story of the next phase of their lives together: working closely with prison inmates in Maine who raise and train puppies to become service dogs. Second Chances poignantly shows that no life is irredeemable and that each of us can make a difference if given the opportunity.

Congratulations on deciding to take the step of adding a horse to your life! By now, you’ve made plenty of hard decisions, such as choosing the right horse and finding an ideal environment for him. But now it’s time to interact with your horse. Interaction can be intimidating regardless of how much equine experience you have.

Are you thinking about adding a little furry friend to your family, but you don’t know where to start looking? Don’t fear! The good news is you can rest assured that Puppy Training for Beginners in 7 Easy Steps: Complete Guide to the Basics of Training Your Puppy for Life Long Results offers you everything that you need to make sure you are the perfect puppy trainer, fully prepared to raise one of your own. With these seven easy steps, anyone will be able to follow them and train their own puppy for life!

Introducción a cómo puedes criar a un cachorro increíble y entrenar a tu perro de la manera amorosa sin la necesidad de castigo y sufrimiento inútiles. Pero, ya no necesitas recurrir a los métodos de la vieja escuela que lamentablemente le causan a tu perro estrés y daños innecesarios, sino que puedes usar un entrenamiento positivo respaldado científicamente. ¡Es hora de entrenar al perro más feliz! Describimos exactamente cómo incluso un entrenador principiante podría criar un cachorro feliz e increíble, y luego entrenarlos de una manera increíble.

Created by experienced ACD owner and professional dog-trainer Tarah Schwartz, this audiobook will give new owners as well as those experienced with the ACD breed all the necessary skills and insights to keep your Australian cattle dog happy and healthy from puppyhood through his or her golden years.

Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more.

You just let a puppy into your life, but you don't know how to raise him in the best way? Do you want to know how to create the perfect environment for your dog, so that he grows happy and balanced? If you want to create a loving, trusting, and satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend, then keep reading. The solution is to practice modern positive techniques that will create more awareness in your puppy, eliminating the common negative behaviors. With these methods, you will have the clarity of how to educate a dog, bringing joy and happiness into the lives of both.

Bunny rabbits are one of the cutest animals on the planet. In addition to being adorable, happy rabbits often perform a highly entertaining feat of spontaneously twisting and leaping into the air (aka binkies). These qualities alone entice buyers from all over the world to purchase rabbits as pets! If you fell under the fluffy spell of the bunny rabbit and have no idea how to raise it, this audiobook will help you.

How do dogs think? Do they fantasize? Do they dream? What do their barks, whines, and growls tell other dogs? How do they communicate in groups, and why do they form hierarchies? What do dogs want? Anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas attempts to answer these and other questions about a species that has been with mankind for over 20,000 years and still remains a mystery. Based on 30 years and hundreds of thousands of hours of research, this volume describes behavior every dog owner has seen thousands of times but will now understand for only the first time.

Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. From 'Make New Friends' (an unfortunate fail when he can’t overcome his dislike for mankind) to 'Don’t Stop Having Fun' (validating his longtime membership in a marching unit that performs in parades - and even Obama’s inauguration), Dave navigates his later years with good humor and grace. Lucy teaches Dave how to live in the present, how to let go of daily grievances and how to feel good in your own skin.

A safety guide covering all aspects of horses and horsemanship. Novice equestrians and professionals alike will find useful tips concerning the welfare of horse and rider. Aimed to simplify the world of horses and help to prevent injury to the equestrian and the horse.

As a diabetic pet owner, you will find this audiobook to be invaluable as you learn to manage and cope with your dog's diabetes. This new version now includes new chapters: Monitoring Your Dog, provides information on glucose monitors and urine glucose testing; Getting Organized, explores using spreadsheets, online diabetes logs, smartphone apps and more to track your dogs vital diabetic information.

To Stephanie O'Hanlon, 40-something workaholic, a blank to-do list is crazy-making. When she gets laid off and rescues a huge, smiling dog from a shelter - a dog her friend insists is inhabited by Steph's lover from a former life - she discovers the true meaning of crazy.

Did you just purchase or adopt a golden retriever but don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you are too busy and just don’t have enough time to raise your golden retriever? Has it been weeks or months of trying to correct bad habits and behaviors and your furry friend continues to give you a hard time? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, training your golden retriever doesn’t have to be difficult, even if you have tried other solutions that didn’t work before. In fact, it’s a lot easier than you think.

Discover the ultimate approach to crate-training your puppy in the most efficient manner possible. You learn the importance of why you should crate train your puppy; the best type of crate; how to handle separation anxiety; the best way to deal with accidents; how to create a stress-free crate environment; and more.

The Mav4Life® focuses on creating durable, fun and friendly premium products. From leashes to walk your dog, to toys your pets can play with anytime. Mav4Life® also will always do its diligence to provide the customer with more each time whether its free reads, discounted content or access to information other product producers won't provide. We continue to focus on giving the customer more than just the purchase of our products. We primarily release content to educate our audiences in the areas of dogs as their pets! Dog Grooming! is exactly what every dog owner needs to learn! This Ebook provides dog owners with the all the tips for learning about bathing ones dog. Mav4Life® covers the topic of grooming, why its important, which dogs are better then others in grooming, in and outs around bathing your bff. The least a dog owner can do is treat your bff as the gem they are considering the undeniable devotion a dog will have for their owners. Mav4Life® provides owners with bathing tips. Along with a focus in figuring out whether your dog breed is typically easy or difficult in grooming! Mav4Life® gives you options one can invest in for tgrooming your dog to be the beautiful pet they are outside and in!

Puppy Break In is exactly what every dog owner taking on a second family dog needs! This listen provides dog owners with the all the tips for preparing their homes for the addition of a second dog! It is very important owners know exactly the commitments required for adjusting to having more than one family dog. Remember, your pets are counting on you alone to ensure they are safe, protected, and loved everyday. It's the least a dog owner can do.