Home Care

From the pen of Texas writer Michael Johnson, comes the tale of his three teachers, Shine, Joe Ben, and the horse called Blue....

Escaping from a wretched existence on a rundown farm, a young Spanish water dog goes on the quest of a lifetime, in search of a family to love her and a place to call home. Follow Kat the dog as she tells her heart-warming and uplifting story. The little dog with a big heart who journeyed through fear and starvation to find her forever home.

Are you ready to raise a confident, well-mannered dog that fits perfectly into your family? This step-by-step, narrator-friendly guide is your complete roadmap to raising a happy, obedient, and emotionally balanced puppy from day one.

Discover how to create a calm, confident, and cooperative relationship with your parrot—using practical, step-by-step training strategies designed for listeners of all experience levels. Whether you're new to parrot ownership or seeking to deepen your connection with a long-time companion, this audiobook offers clear, narrator-friendly guidance you can follow day by day.

Parrot Talk: How to Train, Connect, and Communicate with Your Avian Companion. Audio Edition – Narration-Optimized for Easy Listening and Daily Practice. Discover the transformative power of vocal connection, trust-building, and emotional bonding with your parrot in this comprehensive, audiobook-friendly guide. Whether you're a new bird parent or an experienced handler, this audio edition is designed to help you train, communicate, and create a fulfilling lifelong relationship with your feathered companion.

Casper became a national celebrity when newspapers ran the story of the amazing cat that regularly took the No. 3 bus on journeys around his home town, Plymouth, in Devon, South-West England. While his devoted owner Sue Finden had wondered where her elusive pet was disappearing to each day, Casper was brightening the lives of countless commuters. Bus drivers, too, were getting well-acquainted with Casper, and notices went up in their depot alerting staff that a very special passenger might board their vehicle.

Do you own a cat or are you thinking about getting one? Are you worried that you won't be able to properly care for it once it arrives? You need a book that will provide all the answers! Sharing your life with an animal can have a lot of positives. We get a lot from them and they give plenty back, but when it comes to looking after them properly, we need to know exactly what to do.

Are you struggling to understand your cat’s behavior, or wondering if training a cat is even possible? Discover the secrets to raising a well-behaved, happy cat at every stage of life - from playful kittens to independent adults and wise seniors. This comprehensive guide is your ticket to building a deeper, more meaningful bond with your feline companion while fostering behaviors that make your cat a joy to live with.

As-tu récemment perdu ton chien, ou sens-tu que ce moment approche ? Quand on perd son chien, on ne perd pas seulement un animal. On perd une partie de soi. Des années d’amour, de complicité, de gestes quotidiens partagés se transforment soudain en un silence assourdissant que personne ne nous apprend vraiment à traverser. On te répète que « ce n’était qu’un chien » ou que « le temps guérira tout », mais ceux qui n’ont jamais aimé ainsi ne peuvent comprendre combien cela fait mal.

Does the thought of going ‘bigger’ or ‘harder’ wear you out? Do you crave a simpler life, one that is filled with joy and fun instead of merely hustling to pay the bills and doing the laundry on your day off? Stop waiting for permission to enjoy yourself. Welcome to your epic small life, where you get to choose. You get to choose exactly how you’d like it to be, from the big picture right down to the tiniest and most delicious details.

Natural Dog Training is about how dogs see the world and what this means in regards to training. The first part of this book presents a theory for the social behavior of canines, featuring the drive to hunt, not the pack instincts, as seminal to canine behavior. The second part reinterprets how dogs actually learn. The third section presents exercises and handling techniques to put this theory into practice with a puppy. The final section sets forth a training program with a special emphasis on coming when called.

Dogs are the most social animals on the planet, second only to humans in their ability to read and understand emotion. Even chimps and bonobos, our closest genetic relatives, are no match for dogs when it comes to social cognition. Jennifer Arnold understands this better than anyone, having spent the past 25 years training service dogs for people with disabilities at Canine Assistants. She is a pioneer in the emerging field of "bond-based" dog training.

Spanning the entire life and afterlife of her dog, Brio, including his last days and his messages to the author after he passed on, this audiobook explores Mannes' investigations into the spiritual life of animals, offering a new understanding of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Mannes invites listeners to move beyond the owner-pet relationship and shows us how to see animals as thinking, feeling, spiritual beings whose connections with us extend far beyond life and death.

Julie Klam was 30, single, and working as a part-time clerk in an insurance company, wondering if she would ever meet the man she could spend the rest of her life with. And then it happened. She met the irresistible Otto, her first in a long line of Boston terriers, and fell instantly in love. You Had Me at Woof is the often hilarious and always sincere story of how one woman discovered life's most important lessons from her relationships with her canine companions.

Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry. Kavin's goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds.

In Pack of Two, the author of the acclaimed best seller Drinking: A Love Story tackles a different sort of relationship. Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank ( Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby) guides us into the life of Caroline Knapp who, after losing both parents to cancer and breaking off a two-decade long relationship with alcohol in the span of one year, struggles - and succeeds - to redefine her world. The unlikely solution to Knapp’s task was found in the form of a dog named Lucille.

More warm and wonderful stories of hospice and home care from Bruce Allen, the Button End Storyteller. Listen and laugh as Stan finds his own path, and smile as Paul finally reaches the garden. These special stories offer comfort for those who need a hand to hold.

For decades Bruce Allen has been telling stories in hospice and home care, bringing smiles to people approaching their sunsets. So listen as Janette sings again and how Madge shows true courage. These special stories have helped many people hold hands, smile and find comfort.

Never believe that life in a tiny Spanish mountain village is predictable. Vicky and Joe have finished fixing up their house and look forward to peaceful days enjoying their retirement. Then the fish van arrives and, instead of delivering fresh fish, disgorges the Ufarte family. The peace of El Hoyo is shattered. Packed with badly behaved humans and animals, irreverent humour and sunshine, this audiobook will make you laugh out loud.

There are many specific uses of essential oils for cats. Throughout this book, you will learn what specific oils to use for calming or relaxing your cat, eliminating fleas or ticks, keeping their skin healthy, and general care for their delicate ears and noses. There are also some oil recipes you can use for deodorizing your cat's surroundings and repelling insects.