Pet Parenting

Through surprising facts, moving stories and tested solutions, the veterinary expert from Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show will give every dog owner the secrets to raising a healthy, well-behaved dog.

For anyone who owns a dog or is thinking about getting one, Dr. Marty Becker's manual is a must-have guide to anything and everything canine. In Your Dog: The Owner's Manual, the "best-loved family doctor for pets" shares insider secrets on how to keep puppy problems from becoming doggy disasters and how to best bond with your dog....

Society often questions and ridicules the pace and depth at which we grieve a loss, but especially the loss of a pet. The same pointed questions and hollow phrases are repeated over again, which ultimately create more pain and social withdrawal as we fall short of their expectations.

For Those Preparing to Say Goodbye, Mourning a Beloved Pet, or Supporting a Loved One Losing a pet can feel overwhelming, and hearing "it was just a pet" only deepens the pain. Your grief is real — a natural response to the love you shared. You are not alone. Though your beloved companion is no longer by your side, their love remains a part of you. In PerPETual Love: Forever In Your Heart – A Guide Through Pet Loss Grief, certified grief educator Ann Harris offers heartfelt support, practical guidance, and comforting strategies to help you navigate pet loss.

Zu mehr innerer Ruhe im Zeitalter der Beschleunigung - Durch einen Hund hoffen wir, Zugang zur Natur zu finden und zu entschleunigen. Doch häufig übertragen wir unseren Alltagsstress auf den Hund, mit allen negativen Folgen. Thomas und Ina Baumann beschreiben die Ursachen von Stress, seine Auswirkung auf das Hundeverhalten und die Rolle des Menschen dabei. Mit ihrem Mentaltraining stärken sie das Vertrauen zwischen Mensch und Hund - für mehr Sicherheit im Alltag und mehr Lebensqualität.

They're loyal, loving, and big-hearted - dogs are our best friends for a good reason. Yet they have much more to offer than just love and friendship. Let CEO Scott MacDonald and rescue dog Sadie show you how to have a more rewarding life and a more successful career in Think Like a Dog.

Brian McGrory's life changed drastically after the death of his beloved dog, Harry: he fell in love with Pam, Harry's veterinarian. Though Brian's only responsibility used to be his adored Harry, Pam came with accessories that could not have been more exotic to the city-loving bachelor: a home in suburbia, two young daughters, two dogs, two cats, two rabbits, and a portly, snow white, red-crowned-and-wattled step-rooster named Buddy. While Buddy loves the women of the house, he takes Brian's presence as an affront....

When Michael and Cheryl Morse slowly drifted apart amid an empty nest, her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, his symptoms of PTSD, and the grief of losing their two beloved dogs put down on the same day three years prior, it became apparent their lives were in need of a little joy. Enter an energetic, white ball of fluff known as Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson's story begins in Arkansas, where he was left in a leaky, drafty barn for days.

In 2015, Michele and Jeff Allen started Monkey's House, a dog hospice and sanctuary. Celebrating the beauty each dog has to offer, they have welcomed over 100 hospice dogs into their home. This book highlights 37 of the dogs that have called Monkey's House home. Share in their journeys, laugh at their crazy antics, and shed a few tears while witnessing miracles of transformation. Rejoice along with these dogs, knowing they experienced the greatest gift of all, the healing power of love.

The loss of a beloved pet is a hugely challenging emotional journey. When grief takes hold of us, we feel a myriad of feelings, from deep sadness to anger at the unfairness of their departure. Are you struggling with the heartache and loneliness of losing a cherished pet? After leaving, they always take a piece of us with them.

Saturday, October 10, 1998. Fielding Marshall is hiking on the Appalachian Trail. His beloved dog - a six-year-old golden retriever named Gonker - bolts into the woods. Just like that, he has vanished. And Gonker has Addison's disease. If he's not found in 23 days, he will die.

The search begins. Fielding and his father, John, are dispatched to the field. They have the family's other dog, Uli, in tow. Combing the trails, Fielding and his father bond like never before.

Unlock the secrets to training your puppy with this practical guide, ensuring a well-behaved companion. Whether you're a first-time owner or had challenges with past pets, this comprehensive resource is tailored for you.

You adore your cat because you probably wish you were a little more like him. It may challenge your confidence, but facts are facts—your cat is a remarkable role model!

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.

Part Lovely Bones, part Dogs of Babel, a series of letters tell Angel's story in her own words. Now deceased, the irrepressible golden retriever had been rescued from a shelter at an advanced age and given a second lease on life by author Martin Levin and his caretaker, Paula Drost. Angel's letters about her life and adventures with Levin and Drost evidence their unconditional love for her and impart precious lessons about life she was able to learn along the way because of their intervention.

Dogs have long been considered man's best friend. They are loyal, affectionate, and protective of their owners. They are also highly intelligent and trainable, which has made them valuable members of society as working animals and companions. Training your dog can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for both you and your furry friend and at the same time, can help strengthen the bond between you and your pet, increase their obedience and reliability, and improve their overall behavior. In this bundle, we will explore the various methods and techniques for training man's best friend.

In Horse Konfidence: Tools to Improve Your Life Through an Animal Communicator’s Journey, Katheleen shares her transformative odyssey, illuminating the path she traversed to become an animal communicator. Yet, this book transcends her personal narrative. It is an empowering testament that echoes through the hearts of others, reminding them that by heeding their authentic selves, boundless possibilities await.

Die Verbundenheit zwischen Tieren und ihren Menschen hat viele Gesichter. Diese Sammlung von Erzählungen zeigt auf anrührende Weise, wie Tiere Menschen helfen können, und setzt den Zwei- und Vierbeinern ein emotionales Denkmal. Ob sie den Blutzuckerabfall ihres Frauchens erschnüffeln, verlässlich den Weg zeigen oder der beste Nachhilfelehrer sind – die hier beschriebenen Tiere leisten Erstaunliches und haben eine Hommage verdient.

Once in a lifetime, if you are lucky, you come across that one special pet. The one who is more than just the typical companion. The one whom you know, your souls have met before. Barron was that pet for me. She was the best cat I could have ever asked for. Even at 16, she seemed like a young cat and I thought we still had years together. Cancer had other plans. This is the story, told as it happened, of having to say goodbye to the best kitty I will ever know.

In the woods of Alaska, an unexpected and bloody surprise awaits a family at a rural pull-off. Little did they know, the mess they stumbled upon would soon build the faith of a small girl, her family, and a homeless man. Their story is a tender display of how, by answering the smallest of prayers, God shows us the bigness of him. Annie Spruce is the true account of an extraordinary dog who reminds us that amidst the messes of this life, there is joy and there is love.

Ich heiße Dich herzlich willkommen zu einer heilsamen Reise an einen wundervollen Ort des Trostes und der liebevollen Erinnerung an Dein verstorbenes Tier. Mach es Dir sitzend oder liegend bequem. Schließe Deine Augen. Atme ruhig und gleichmäßig ein und aus. Spüre, wie Du immer mehr entspannst. Wir erschaffen nun einen Raum, in dem Du einfach nur Du selbst sein darfst – mit all Deiner Trauer, Deinem Schmerz, Deiner Hoffnung und Deiner Liebe. Dein geliebtes Tier ist gegangen. Du musstest Dich verabschieden und Lebewohl sagen.