Animal Care

January is known as the dead season in the small Smoky mountain community of Hanover County, North Carolina. For dog trainer and wilderness expert Raine Stockton, who hasn't had a client in six month, this season has been deader than most.

Slip leads are a simple yet effective tool for dog training and management. They consist of a loop that tightens when pulled and loosens when pressure is released. While slip leads are commonly used by trainers and handlers, using them incorrectly can lead to discomfort or injury for the dog. This guide will help you understand the correct use of a slip lead, its benefits, potential risks, and the steps to properly train your dog with one. What is a Slip Lead? A slip lead is a lead and collar in one. It is made of a single piece of rope or nylon that loops through a metal ring.

Rosie the Clydesdale horse and her cowgirl friend Oakley love living on the ranch—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous! When a pack of coyotes targets their herd of cattle, Rosie and Oakley have to work together—and fast!—to protect their beloved animal friends. This exciting book...

This must-have cookbook for dog owners features over 300 nutritionally balanced fresh dog food recipes. Written by a veterinarian, who is also a culinary school graduate, 300 Dog Food Recipes shows how fresh ingredients cooked and measured per each meal will produce the healthiest diet for any size dog. The book includes cooking instructions, snacks, and feeding guides, as well as information on feeding dogs with illnesses.

Rachel Anne Ridge was at the end of her rope. The economy had crashed, taking her formerly thriving business along with it. She had been a successful artist, doing work she loved, but now she felt like a failure. How would her family pay their bills? What would the future hold? If only God would somehow let them know that everything was going to be all right... and then Flash the donkey showed up.

In the horse riding world, your success is determined by how well you can control, understand, and harmonize with a 1,000+ pound animal that has superior strength, is faster, and has a better-developed nervous system than you. The way you overcome these strengths in a horse is to understand what the horse’s limitations are.

Inspired by that British (BBC) television program called The Great British Bake Off and love, more pet owners are making homemade treats for their furry companions. Fueled by the rapid spread of information on the internet, there is, what seems like, an unending array of pet recipes. It’s never been easier to treat Fido and King homemade artisan dog treats. And for those dog owners who haven’t yet jumped into baking for their pets but are more than willing to buy gourmet treats, some of the best options can be found at places often called pet bakeries.

Does your dog cry when you're heading out, destroy things when you leave the house, or follow you from room to room when you're home? Your pup may have a case of separation anxiety. The right tools can help calm your pup, and save your furniture along the way! This audio pack includes uniquely composed, hour-long tracks to avoid excessive changes and skipping. From solfeggio frequencies to canine-friendly music blended with calming nature sounds, Pawvarotti Pet Media has you covered.

Written by Mary R. Burch, PhD, with input from the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club (R)–the very same organization that designed the test–Canine Good Citizen: The Official AKC Guide will help dog owners easily maneuver through the program's 10-step curriculum, with a focus on responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs.

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.

Crate Training for Puppies gives you a proven step-by-step method to crate train your puppy in two to four weeks, even if you’ve already made mistakes or your pup seems impossible. No fluff, no outdated methods—just clear, compassionate guidance from someone who’s been there at 3 a.m. with a crying puppy and found what really works. Two weeks of effort now can prevent months of stress later.

Este libro es una invitación a descubrir la comunicación como un camino hacia el entendimiento, no solo con los caballos, sino con uno mismo. A través de la observación, la calma y el respeto, aprendemos que cada movimiento del caballo es una respuesta a lo que proyectamos. Cuando cambiamos la forma de comunicarnos, cambia también la forma en que ellos nos miran… y la forma en que nos entendemos por dentro.

As pet owners, we want to protect our furry friends from fleas, ticks, and heartworms. However, many commercial flea and tick products contain toxic chemicals that can have serious side effects and long-term health risks for our pets.

Whether you have a vocal Chihuahua or a boisterous Beagle, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to decode your dog's barking and bring peace back into your home. Don't let excessive barking strain your relationship with your beloved pet. Learn the easy steps to silence the noise and build a stronger, more understanding connection with your canine companion.

Small farms and large ranches are turning to dogs as a humane and ecologically sound way to protect their investments. This newly revised edition will make it easy to select a breed, care for, and train a livestock protection dog. Training methods have been refined and expanded, and there's even a chapter on guarding unusual stock, plus a discussion of theory, history and selection; livestock protection breeds as dual companion/working dogs; puppy temperament testing and training.

Every dog owner knows their furry friend isn't just a pet; they're a beloved family member. In "Canine First Aid Made Easy: Saving Dogs, Saving Money, and Easing Your Stress - Your Essential Pet First Aid Guide" you'll find essential knowledge and skills needed to be your dog's first responder in times of crisis.

This easy-to-follow book lets you say goodbye to the embarrassment of calling your dog and getting no response, and hello to recall training that's fun and effective for you and your dog.

A lively and revelatory journey through the evolution of caretaking on Earth, from animal parents to modern-day humans, making the case that caring for children and each other made us who we are Poison frog fathers carry tadpoles on their backs. Killer whale grandmothers hunt to feed their adult...

The Encyclopedia of Pit Bulls is exactly what every dog owner needs in learning about pit bulls! This audiobook provides dog owners with the heritage and history of pit bulls. Mav4Life® educates future dog owners with why a pit bull would be a great dog choice, steps on how to decide on choosing a pit bull, and all those false myths on this particular breed. Why not invest a bit into why pit bulls are a great choice, as this four-legged animal deserves a great home today!

Pit Bull Rescue is exactly what a future dog owner interested in pit bulls is looking for! This audiobook provides dog seekers with the ins and outs of rescuing a pit bull. Mav4Life® covers why pit bulls are a great dog to rescue and information on exactly what to expect in a pit bull rescue.