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He's herding the neighborhood kids!! Herding breed dogs such as Border Collies, Corgis, and Australian Shepherds have incredibly strong instinctive behaviors to do the work they were bred for controlling various kinds of livestock. These behaviors manifest themselves in modern herding breed dogs kept as companions or family pets in a number of ways. These include chasing cars and bicyclists, herding kids, nipping at vulnerable heels, barking incessantly, and acting as the fun police in dog parks.

Karen Fine always knew that she wanted to be a vet and wasn't going to let anything stop her: not her allergy to cats, and not the fact that in the '80s veterinary medicine was still a mostly male profession. Inspired by her grandfather, a compassionate doctor who paid house calls to all his (human) patients, Dr. Fine persevered, and brought her Oupa's principles into her own practice, which emphasizes the need to understand her patients’ stories to provide the best possible care.

Wouldn’t it be incredible if 30 expert Beagle breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place? Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam-packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s best Beagle breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Beagles.

Tamar Geller here expands on her play-training methods and offers a day-by-day, easy-to-follow plan for raising a happy and well-mannered canine. In this step-by-step guide, Geller gives dog owners all the essential training instructions, insights, and tips, including housebreaking, socialization, commands, hand signals, games, developing a routine, and much more.

A collection of articles, based on modern science, using force-free and fear-free methods. It includes solutions to common issues from pre-puppy to adulthood. The book is a compilation of articles written by these professionals on various aspects of puppy and dog ownership, care, training, and managing and treating behavior problems.

What is animal welfare? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and who has wondered how we can assess their welfare scientifically. It defines animal welfare as "health and animals having what they want", a definition that can be easily understood by scientists and non-scientists alike, expresses in simple words what underlies many existing definitions, and shows what evidence we need to collect to improve animal welfare in practice. Above all, it puts the animal's own point of view at the heart of an assessment of its welfare.

Across the world, we are killing too many dogs needlessly. In Australia, approximately 80 percent of all dogs that end up in shelters are there due to either dog-to-dog or dog-to-human reactivity. Sadly, this is not a problem exclusive to Australia. While this is a startling statistic, the sad truth is that the vast majority of dogs facing euthanasia in these shelters are highly salvageable and the solutions are often very simple to apply.

Jodi Stuber wasn't looking for another horse for her struggling therapy ranch―let alone one like Solomon. After losing his herd, he was solitary and sad, spending his days standing near the plastic deer in his yard for company. No stranger herself to loss and heartache, Jodi knew she had to give Solomon a home. The road to recovery wouldn’t be easy. As Solomon struggled to fit in with his new herd and Jodi continued to navigate her own grief, the two developed a deep bond. But just as Jodi and Solomon were both beginning to heal, an unthinkable tragedy struck the therapy ranch.

In this audiobook, I will explain the essential training that every puppy parent needs to know. This training will start as soon as your puppy is home, and it will teach your puppy how to live in your home and be happy, content, and well-behaved! Your puppy really can be the perfect dog!

If you are considering getting into tie-down roping or you want to increase your knowledge and competitiveness, we have created a set of books that will give you the inside scoop on everything you need and want to know about tie-down roping, including tips, tricks, and industry secrets from the top tie-down ropers in the industry. Everything you dreamed of learning is in this two-set manual. Instead of paying thousands for hours upon hours of lessons, you can learn just as much in these books. Listen to them while you are practicing and create a personalized, interactive experience.

The Complete Guide to Miniature Pinschers is a comprehensive guidebook to all things Miniature Pinscher. Although this book contains detailed instructions for training your new canine companion, it is so much more than a simple training manual. This audio is packed with knowledge concerning the history, temperament, and behavioral traits of Miniature Pinschers as well as their physical health and well-being. Learn all about this courageous canine, including such wide-ranging subjects as:

Our beloved companion animals often suffer from chronic diseases or repeating complaints that respond only temporarily to traditional treatments, requiring frequent or even lifelong dosing. As the staunchest advocate for your own cats and dogs, you can greatly increase their health by learning to recognize chronic disease and partnering with a homeopathic veterinarian. The Practical Handbook of Veterinary Homeopathy opens your eyes to the enormous potential of homeopathy.

Introducing...The only audiobook in the market that caters specifically to your adult golden retriever! If you want to provide a happy and healthy lifestyle for your adult golden retriever, then keep on reading...All dogs enter adulthood, so it is important that you learn how to upkeep your golden retriever’s health during this stage. But finding the right information out there that specifically caters to your adult golden retriever can be a pain. That is why all of us here at The Golden Retriever Circle have taken the best expert information out there...

Labradoodles are a relatively new breed on the block that seem to have taken the world by storm. Originally designed by Wally Conron in Australia in the 1980s, they are now one of the most popular breeds in the USA, UK, and Australia. It's easy to see why Labradoodles are so popular. Their hypoallergenic, non-shedding coat from the Poodle, combined with the temperament and trainability of the Labrador, should make them the perfect dog.

Lauren Watt took her 160-pound English Mastiff to college - so of course after graduation, Gizelle followed Lauren to her first, tiny apartment in New York. Because Gizelle wasn't just a dog; she was a roommate, a sister, a confidante, a dining companion, and everything in between.

You've always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It's time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed.

An intimate, surprising look at man's best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves. Years back, Melissa Holbrook Pierson brought home a border collie named Mercy, without a clue of how to get her to behave. Stunned after hiring a trainer whose immediate rapport with Mercy seemed magical, Pierson began delving into the techniques of positive reinforcement.

On Toby's Terms is an endearing story of a beguiling creature who teaches his owners that despite their trying to teach him how to be the dog they want, he is the one to lay out the terms of being the dog he needs to be. This insight would change their lives forever.

Dewey's Nine Lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about cats - all told from the perspective of "Dewey's Mom", librarian Vicki Myron. The amazing felines in this audiobook include Dewey, of course, whose further never-before-told adventures are shared, and several others Vicki found out about when their owners reached out to her.

The Complete Guide to Miniature Dachshunds covers everything you need to know about raising a miniature dachshund. From choosing a new puppy to senior dog care, this book touches on it all. Whether you’re planning on bringing home a new miniature dachshund or looking for some tips to help you care for your dog, this audiobook can help you figure out what you need to do.