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“All the world's a park, and all the dogs merely players...” Step into a world where muddy paws meet noble purpose and tangled leashes lead to unexpected wisdom. This riotous romp through rain-soaked trails and tail-wagging chaos captures the poetry, hilarity, and heart of life behind the leash. From canine capers to moments of quiet grace, Tails from the Trail is a celebration of joy, resilience, and the four-legged companions who teach us how to truly walk through life.

Discover the secrets to transforming your puppy into a well-behaved companion in just weeks, even if you're starting from scratch! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of training your new puppy?

Taking your dog to a dog park is a great way to exercise and socialize your canine companion. Dog parks offer fresh air, open space, and freedom—a chance for your dog to be a dog. But not all dogs enjoy the experience and not all dog parks are safe for your dog. Visiting the Dog Park gives you inside information on deciding if your dog is ready for a dog park outing, whether the design of the park makes for safe play, and teaches you simple things you can do to prepare for a great dog park experience.

At its core, enrichment is designed to engage your dog’s brain in meaningful and rewarding ways. This mental engagement goes beyond simple entertainment—it actually promotes the growth of new neural pathways. Think of these pathways as your dog’s internal roadmap. Fear and anxiety carve out well-worn trails in the brain, making those responses automatic. Enrichment activities, like sniffing games, problem-solving puzzles, or interactive toys, help your dog forge new trails that lead to curiosity and confidence instead of fear.

It’s a natural impulse: As dog owners watch their canine best friend age, they think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss. But is that the right step? Supporting an aging dog who’s declining while attending to the demands of a puppy presents unique challenges. Can both be done well at the same time? In this first-of-its-kind guide, senior dog expert Helen St. Pierre and puppy expert Kathy Callahan have come together to help dog lovers answer this question and navigate the terrain with joy and compassion.

Good Service Dogs are Both Born and Made! Watching a service dog and her handler working as a team in a busy public space is a thing of beauty. Not every dog has the temperament or genetic make-up to do service work, but with the proper reward-based training, many dogs can succeed in public areas. Succeeding in Public Access Work is the subject of Jennifer Cattet’s new book, which is especially important given some of the controversies surrounding poorly or un-trained service dogs being brought into public areas.

If you believe your pets deserve the same natural care you give yourself, you're already a natural pet parent at heart. This isn't just another pet care guide—it's a movement toward mindful, holistic living for the animals you love most. Inside these pages, you'll discover a world where belly rubs meet botanical remedies, nutrition becomes nature-powered, and every wag and purr is a thank you for choosing a gentler way.

Losing your pet—your daily companion, your heart in fur—can break you. It disrupts your routine, your comfort, your peace. This wasn’t just a dog or a cat. They were your soul’s mirror. The one who saw you. Loved you. Chose you. Now they’re gone. But the world often doesn’t understand. You’re told to move on. To get another pet. Meanwhile, you’re barely functioning—exhausted, numb, hollow. You wonder: Will I ever feel whole again? Here’s the truth: You’re not broken. You’re grieving.

In 2006, William “Bill” Crain was a psychology professor and his wife, Ellen, a pediatrician. They purchased a run-down farm in upstate New York, and two years later opened Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary. It is now home to over 170 animals rescued from slaughter. In Animal Stories, Bill writes about how he and Ellen decided to start the sanctuary and tells the stories of 25 animals and their many surprising behaviors.

Wer eine Hundeschule hat, der kann 'was erzählen. Wer dazu noch sechs alte und/oder behinderte Hunde hat, der schreibt ein Buch. Mit erfrischendem Wortwitz erzählt Franziska Feldsieper in 22 Kolumbien, wie mal chaotisch und nervenaufreibend, mal zum Schreien komisch, aber immer spannend das Leben ist, wenn die eigenen Hunde blind, taub, geistig behindert oder einfach nur alt und tüddelich sind. Ob der demente Pekinese, der blinde, aber trotzdem jagdbegeisterte Podenco aus Spanien oder der geistig behinderte Beagle Mix - bei der Hundetrainerin Franziska Feldsieper geht's rund.

Train your aggressive or reactive dog without fear, punishment, or frustration—even if you've tried everything and nothing has worked.