Pets Books

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A fascinating glimpse into the world of dogs explores humans' relationships with their canine companions and the mysteries of human-canine communication, provides new insights into human and dog interaction, and explains how readers can retrain themselves to avoid sending conflicting messages to their pets. Reprint.

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Presents two hundred full-color images of LOLcats, along with hilarious captions that describe each cat's point of view, from the popular Web site, icanhascheezburger.com. Original.

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A whimsically photographed collection of short character studies of beloved senior canines is a celebration of the charm and dignity of dogs over the age of ten, in a gift-appropriate compendium based on submissions to the Web site OldDogsBook.com. 100,000 first printing.

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The animal scientist author of Thinking in Pictures draws on her experience as an autistic to identify commonalities between animals and autistics, offering insight into how animals process sensory information and how they often possess unrecognized savant-level talents.

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Describes how the author adopted a dog living on its own in the wild that he encountered during a camping trip and his decision to install a dog door in his house so that the dog could live both inside and outside, in a study of the human-dog partnership, animal consciousness and behavior, and how dogs might live if they can make some of their own decisions. Reprint.

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"Drawing on the latest scientific research and her own work with animals, the author of <IT>Animals in Translation<RO> discusses the core emotional needs of animals of all kinds and how to fulfill them, challenging common myths about animal emotions, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being."

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Here is a handsomely illustrated descriptive directory of virtually all major cat breeds available to prospective owners in America -- a "must-read" reference source for cat lovers and breeders everywhere. Opening chapters include a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the qualities that make a purebred, a summary of feline genetics, and a discussion of conformation, color, and coat. Following are alphabetically arranged profiles of 40 different breeds, from Abyssinian through Burmese, Manx, and Scottish Fold, to Turkish Van. Remaining chapters provide detailed discussions of the American domestic cat, experimental breeds, choosing the right breed for the right household, pricing and judging quality when buying a purebred, descriptions of cat associations and shows, and advice on showing purebreds. Supplementary information includes a glossary of terms and a list of helpful books and periodicals.

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Holding fast to his place at #62 in AKC registrations, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a big, beautiful Swiss breed who's admired for this gregariousness and charm.

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The star of <IT>Dog Whisperer <RO>presents a wealth of advice, tips, and techniques for ideally raising a puppy, addressing a range of common concerns from selecting a compatible breed and meeting health needs to housebreaking essentials and achieving ideal behavior. TV tie-in.

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For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this guide for sensible, step-by-step advice on how to housebreak their beloved pets--quickly and completely. Now revised and updated, Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information!<BR> Straightforward and easy to follow, HOW TO HOUSEBREAK YOUR DOG IN 7 DAYS is a canine classic that takes the heartbreak out of housebreaking with realistic training schedules tailored to the needs of both owner and pet, including:<BR><BR>--Step-by-step programs for both apartment dwellers and homeowners, as well as for owners who must go to work vs. those who can stay home all day<BR>--Information on paper-training and litter-box training as well as housebreaking<BR>--Schedules for training puppies and (re)training adult dogs<BR>--How to cope with housebreaking lapses and problem dogs<BR>--The power of praise and positive training

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Set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan, SAVING CINNAMON chronicles the love story of Navy Reservist Mark Feffer and a stray puppy he bonded with while stationed outside of Kandahar. When Mark is about to return stateside, he decides to adopt Cinnamon and sets up her transport back to the U.S. But the unthinkable happens and Cinnamon is abandoned by the dog handler who was supposed to bring her home, and disappears with out a trace. Mark and his family start a desperate search for the puppy which lasts 44 days and ends dramatically when Mark and Cinnamon are finally reunited. This is a touching memoir told by Mark's sister, who initiated the rescue efforts.

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Follows the life story of an exuberant golden Labrador who gets into perpetual trouble and experiences a range of inspiring adventures, from comforting his human companions in the aftermath of a devastating miscarriage, to shutting down an entire beach, to guarding a seventeen-year-old neighbor in the aftermath of a stabbing attack. Reprint. (A Fox 2000 film, written by Scott Frank & Don Roos, directed by David Frankel, releasing December 2008, starring Owen Wilson & Jennifer Aniston) (pets)

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The best-selling author of <IT>Dog Days <RO>explores the question about whether animals have souls, sharing stories about the author's border collie and other pet and farm animals he lives with to consider their spiritual characters and seemingly moral or amoral choices.

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Thoroughly updated and revised, an A-to-Z encyclopedia of common pet ailments and their treatments also features tips on a do-it-yourself pet checkup, recipes for healthier food, sources of herbal and homeopathic supplies, environmental ailments and solutions, emergency care, and more. Original.

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In an increasingly fragmented and disconnected society, dogs are often treated not as pets, but as family members and human surrogates. <b>The New Work of Dogs</b><i> </i>profiles a dozen such relationships in a New Jersey town, like the story of Harry, a Welsh corgi who provides sustaining emotional strength for a woman battling terminal breast cancer; Cherokee, companion of a man who has few friends and doesn&#8217;t know how to talk to his family; the Divorced Dogs Club, whose funny, acerbic, and sometimes angry women turn to their dogs to help them rebuild their lives; and Betty Jean, the frantic founder of a tiny rescue group that has saved five hundred dogs from abuse or abandonment in recent years.<br><br> Drawn from hundreds of interviews and conversations with dog lovers and canine professionals, <b>The New Work of Dogs</b> combines compelling personal narratives with a penetrating look at human/animal attachment, and it presents a vivid portrait of a community&#8212;and, by extension, an entire nation&#8212;that is turning to its pets for emotional support and stability in a changing and uncertain world.

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The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 650 bird species plus regional populations found east of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations&#8212;more than 4,200 in total&#8212;with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Accounts also include brand-new maps created from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent. <br><b><br>The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America</b> is an indispensable resource for all birders seeking an authoritative and portable guide to the birds of the East.

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Honoring the centennial of the acclaimed naturalist's birth, new paintings, maps, digital updates, and revised text enhance this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated new edition of the acclaimed guide to bird observation and identification.

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A practical handbook on how to raise a happy and obedient puppy introduces an effective, innovative approach to training a young dog, offering step-by-step instructions, handy tricks, and helpful advice on how to deal with every type of puppy breed and personality. By the authors of Good Owners, Great Dogs.