Книги жанра домашние животные
Отношения с питомцем, основанные на доверии и любви, а не на запугивании и агрессии, – надежный способ воспитать самую лучшую в мире собаку. Автор книги Дон Сильвия-Стасиевич дрессировала четвероногих друзей представителей Белого дома – Барака Обамы и Теда Кеннеди. Эффективность пятинедельной программы дрессировки проверена на многолетней практике. Занимаясь всего по 10–20 минут в день, можно науч…
Отношения с питомцем, основанные на доверии и любви, а не на запугивании и агрессии, – надежный способ воспитать самую лучшую в мире собаку. Автор книги Дон Сильвия-Стасиевич дрессировала четвероногих друзей представителей Белого дома – Барака Обамы и Теда Кеннеди. Эффективность пятинедельной программы дрессировки проверена на многолетней практике. Занимаясь всего по 10–20 минут в день, можно науч…
Tales from a Young Vet can either be read as a full-length ebook or in 3 serialised ebook-only parts.This is PART 3 of 3.The funny, touching and entertaining story of how Jo Hardy, the star of BBC2’s Young Vets, gets to grips with animals big and small, friendly and not-at-all-happy, on the road to becoming a fully qualified vet.‘Stand well clear. Keep your eyes on them. Oh, and make sure you have…
Tales from a Young Vet can either be read as a full-length ebook or in 3 serialised ebook-only parts.This is PART 3 of 3.The funny, touching and entertaining story of how Jo Hardy, the star of BBC2’s Young Vets, gets to grips with animals big and small, friendly and not-at-all-happy, on the road to becoming a fully qualified vet.‘Stand well clear. Keep your eyes on them. Oh, and make sure you have…
Dogs can’t knit. But they sure can wear it well.Could your Chinese crested powder puff rock a vintage ruffled bonnet? Does your pug pine for a fabulous ten-gallon cowboy hat? Or perhaps your bulldog hopes to cast off his thuggish street cred with a preppy letterman sweater?Featuring more than 25 super-cute knitting patterns and embellishments, Outrageously Adorable Knits for Dogs is a fun and simp…
Many a domestic cat leads a good life. Pampered, well-fed and often the centre of much attention, the cat is skilful in getting its own way.In this fascinating and fun book, you can discover many of the cats’ secrets, which you too can use to great effect.Discover how to…make the most of chancescreate a good impressionbe more persuasivemake better use of strengthsas well as get more pleasure out o…
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, this highly illustrated book is full of practical information and expert advice for pet owners and breeders.Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are affectionate, playful, extremely patient and eager to please. As such, these dogs are usually good with children and are not shy about mixing with much larger dogs. If you are c…
The funny, touching and entertaining story of how Jo Hardy, the star of BBC2’s Young Vets, gets to grips with animals big and small, friendly and not-at-all-happy, on the road to becoming a fully qualified vet.‘Stand well clear. Keep your eyes on them. Oh, and make sure you have insurance.’Not the most comforting words of wisdom, but probably the most useful for a trainee vet, Jo would say. From w…
The funny, touching and entertaining story of how Jo Hardy, the star of BBC2’s Young Vets, gets to grips with animals big and small, friendly and not-at-all-happy, on the road to becoming a fully qualified vet.‘Stand well clear. Keep your eyes on them. Oh, and make sure you have insurance.’Not the most comforting words of wisdom, but probably the most useful for a trainee vet, Jo would say. From w…
Previously published as The Great Grisby‘You cannot help but fall in love with Grisby’ Jeffrey MassonIn this charming bestiary of exceptional dogs, Mikita Brottman reflects on the role dogs play in our world, explored through her relationship with her dog Grisby and the dogs of great writers and artists from literature, lore, and life.While gradually unveiling her eight-year love affair with her F…
We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long.Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They’re inventive, crafty and belligerent – and incredibly singleminded.Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit.Here is a charming ode to one of the most common, yet surpr…
Read the heartwarming story of Pea Horsley, the UK’s first professional animal communicator, as she tracks lost animals, tackles troublesome pets and helps people to truly understand their devoted friends.Pea Horsley never set out to be an animal psychic, so you can imagine her surprise when she realised that animals could talk, and that she could hear them.Heartwarming and funny, Pea describes ho…
A collection of charming and celebrated writings about cats, from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.Doris Lessing’s love affair with cats began at a young age, when she became intrigued with the semi-feral creatures on the African farm where she grew up. Her fascination remained undiminished by the handsome domesticated creatures who shared her flats and her life in London an…
Cats once were proud, shrewd, independent animals who lived life on our own terms. But then came a life of domestication, comfort and free health care. And now cats are in danger of losing our sense of adventure completely. Fluffy and Bonkers say it's time to fight back and regain control of your rightful place as ruler of the roost once again.Cats once ruled the alleys, galleys and the valleys. R…
Cats once were proud, shrewd, independent animals who lived life on our own terms. But then came a life of domestication, comfort and free health care. And now cats are in danger of losing our sense of adventure completely. Fluffy and Bonkers say it's time to fight back and regain control of your rightful place as ruler of the roost once again.Cats once ruled the alleys, galleys and the valleys. R…