Títulos en Mascotas y cuidado de animales

Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals - Sy's friends - and the truths revealed by their grace.

En esta guía, su hijo podrá seguir fácilmente un enfoque práctico y paso a paso para entrenar a su perro y cachorro para que puedan convertirse en un compañero familiar feliz, saludable y respetuoso.

They delight us, comfort us, make us laugh, and give us their unreserved love, so it breaks our hearts when we have to say goodbye to the animals in our lives. How to Survive the Loss of a Pet offers guidance for anyone struggling with the passing of a beloved animal companion. The bond we share with the animals in our lives is pure, uncomplicated, and powerful - which can leave us unprepared for how intense our feelings of grief are when they pass. In these original audio sessions, Richardson helps you take each step of the grieving process at a pace that’s right for you.

Quando si adotta un cane è bene ricordare che anche lui ha dei desideri e dei bisogni: per la nostra comune felicità, è meglio conoscerli prima, per evitare di scoprire che non hanno nulla in comune con i nostri e condannarci a frustrazioni e delusioni reciproche. Attraverso la conoscenza della storia della selezione è possibile avvicinarsi a comprendere quali sono i desideri e i bisogni prevalenti in una razza: cioè le motivazioni. Tutti noi sappiamo che i nostri cani provano emozioni: impazziscono di gioia al nostro ritorno e appaiono terrorizzati durante i temporali.

No matter how cushy their lives, dogs live on our terms. They compromise their freedom and instinctual pleasure, as well as their innate strategies for coping with stress and anxiety, in exchange for the love, comfort, and care they get from us. But it is possible to let dogs be dogs without wreaking havoc on our lives, as biologist Marc Bekoff and bioethicist Jessica Pierce show in this fascinating book. They begin by illuminating the true nature of dogs and helping us "walk in their paws". 

Here is a compelling meditation from renowned horseman Mark Rashid on all the ways that the principles we apply in our dealings with fellow humans can apply to our relationships with our horses, and vice versa. Horsemanship Through Life is about awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity, and much more. It is about more than tips or technique; it is about principles to live by. It is about taking ownership of and responsibility for our lives and relationships with horses and humans. It doesn t take long to listen to, but will be with you for life.

In this collection of stories from his life, Israeli veterinarian Dr. Yair Ben Ziony shares his fascinating experiences with animals that moo, bark, bay, and purr. His sensitive eye reveals the beauty and nuance in every situation, as he evinces empathy not only for his four-legged patients but also for their two-legged masters, who often prove as intriguing and unpredictable as their charges. Each tale - be it amusing, sad, shocking, or simply strange - gives the listener fresh insight into the intricacies of the human-animal relationship. 

Perros de presa adiestrados por gente sin escrúpulos, un chucho mexicano tuerto y digno, el fila brasileño que no era un asesino, Jemmy y Boxer, que cruzaron el Valle de la Muerte con la Brigada Ligera, el perro flaco y bastardo de la batalla de Rocroi....

Executive and talent coach Robb Hiller wants to lift your spirits, help you find your passion, and come alongside you as you discover your natural, God-given talents. In his newest book, Running with Joy, Robb shares the inspiration he’s found in his dog, Bentley, and how his lovable Labrador naturally runs on joy. Through heartwarming stories about Bentley, Robb Hiller will help you learn how to run on instinct, use your natural talents, and lean into the happiness that has been yours all along.

Whether you’re a cat mom or dad or just want to know more about the way domesticated animals evolved, think, and behave, join Dr. Kristyn Vitale, a researcher in the Human-Animal Interaction Lab at Oregon State University, to get inside the mind of the curious, the cute, and sometimes seemingly crazy cat.

You just let a puppy into your life, but you don't know how to raise him in the best way? Do you want to know how to create the perfect environment for your dog, so that he grows happy and balanced? If you want to create a loving, trusting, and satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend, then keep reading. The solution is to practice modern positive techniques that will create more awareness in your puppy, eliminating the common negative behaviors. With these methods, you will have the clarity of how to educate a dog, bringing joy and happiness into the lives of both.

Framed by the author’s personal experience with backyard hens, Chickens: Their Natural and Unnatural Histories explores the history of the chicken from its descent from the dinosaurs to the space-age present. En route, Lembke surveys chickens in ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 19th century, and modern times, including the role of chickens in Jewish and Muslim practices. She also investigates the birds’ contributions to science and their jaunty appearances in literature.

In this funny, lovely, moving memoir, Danielle Steel tells the story of how she met a dog the size of a mouse with a personality that could light up an entire room. From Minnie's arrival at home in San Francisco to clothes-shopping jaunts in Paris, her adventures provide the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt look at the magic that dogs bring to our lives and how they become part of the family.

Generations of dogs have been labeled training lemons for requiring actual motivation when all along they were perfectly normal. Numerous other completely and utterly normal dogs have been branded as canine misfits simply because they grew up to act like dogs. Barking, chewing, sniffing, licking, jumping up, and occasionally (just like people) having arguments are as normal and natural for dogs as wagging tails and burying bones.

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.

A revolutionary approach to the techniques of working with horses, by a renowned instructor. In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of "alpha leadership" and teaches the listener to become a "passive leader" - a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider.

Cross è un golden retriever allegro e leale, addestrato per aiutare alcuni uomini a muoversi in quel mondo che da soli non possono vedere, per essere il loro sguardo. Dal momento in cui viene affidato a Mario, un ragazzo cieco, la vita di Cross cambia per sempre con un patto non scritto e irrevocabile: amerà il suo padrone per tutta la sua esistenza e sopra ogni cosa. Cross condivide ogni istante della vita di Mario, vive in simbiosi con le sue gioie e i suoi dolori, cresce insieme a lui.

「その飼い方、古いんですけど！」この本の内容を知らずに「愛犬を幸せにできている」なんて、それはたんなる妄想です！

Quando Andrea, in una caldissima mattina d’estate, ha trovato due gattini abbandonati vicino a un cassonetto dell’immondizia, tutto si sarebbe aspettato tranne che di finire a fargli da maggiordomo – anzi, di dovergli persino pagare l’affitto. Ma si sa, in casa i gatti regnano sovrani, e pretendono di essere trattati secondo il loro rango. Eppure, per quanto sui loro diritti e sui nostri doveri i gatti siano chiarissimi, tanti aspetti del loro carattere restano misteriosi anche al più servizievole degli umani. Come imparare a leggere i segnali che ci mandano?

Nel 2016 Dion Leonard, un esperto ultramaratoneta, incontra inaspettatamente una piccola cagnolina randagia durante una gara di 250 chilometri attraverso il deserto dei Gobi, in Cina. La cucciola, che sarà ribattezzata Gobi, dimostra che quello che le manca nella taglia è ampiamente ricompensato dalla grandezza del suo cuore: comincia a seguire Dion passo dopo passo, attraverso le impervie montagne Tian Shan, mantenendo il passo con lui per circa 130 chilometri. Quando Dion si rende conto dell'incredibile determinazione di questo piccolo animale, qualcosa dentro di lui cambia per sempre.