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Many dogs, especially those from animal shelters, have not had good experiences in their previous lives and are traumatized or fearful. This often manifests itself in different behaviors in different situations. For example, a dog expresses its fear through aggression on the lead if another dog comes too close, if it encounters cyclists or joggers or a person who wants to stroke the fearful dog. Other dogs are afraid of stairs, being left alone or loud noises. Anxious dogs also try to escape situations and show their fear by curling their tail or putting their ears back.

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.

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.

Haben Sie auch schon oft Bewunderung für "Pferdeprofis'" wie Bernd Hackl, den man aus VOX kennt, empfunden und würden Sie am liebsten selbst mit Pferden flüstern? Oder haben Sie mit alltäglichen Problemen mit Ihrem Pferd zu kämpfen, die sie endgültig der Vergangenheit angehören lassen wollen? Dann ist dieser Ratgeber der erste Schritt für Sie in diese Richtung. Als begeisterter Pferdemensch oder Neuling in der Pferdewelt erhalten Sie grundlegende Kenntnisse über die Herkunft des Pferdes.

Did you know there is an area of your brain known as the "Lizard Brain" that thinks only about the immediate moment and your means of survival? Yes, in certain circumstances, your "Rational Brain" can effectively "shut down" and you are at the mercy of a reptile... dry-mouthed, sweating, queasy, unable to think clearly - even though you know better. When does the Lizard Brain run the show? It can happen in any number of unfamiliar, uncomfortable, challenging, or "stressful" riding situations. But here's the thing: with the right kind of training, you can learn to manage the reptile within.

In 2008, 26-year-old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift. The son of prominent Canadian equestrians, Maynard decided to spend the next year as a "working student." In the horse industry, working students aspire to become professional riders or trainers, and willingly trade labor for hands-on education.

Over 15 years ago, Jane Savoie wrote the first book to recognize the importance of training the mind and shaping attitude in order to achieve higher levels of riding skill than ever imagined. Riders who benefited from the lessons in "That Winning Feeling!" clamored for more, and Savoie responded with her fabulous follow-up audiobook, "It's Not Just About the Ribbons". Once again, Savoie shares the tools and ideas for self-improvement that she has used, not only to help herself deal with challenges, but her students—who range from Olympic contenders to intermediate riders—as well.

Ihr Hund hat eine gute Erziehung genossen, aber wenn ein Feldhase auftaucht, ist mit einem Mal all die Beherrschung dahin? Geraten Sie durch seine fehlende Impulskontrolle in unangenehme oder gar gefährliche Situationen? Oder haben Sie eben erst ein vierbeiniges Familienmitglied bekommen und wollen die Erziehungsarbeit von Anfang an auf Erfolgskurs setzen? Dann zeigt dieser Ratgeber Ihnen einen kinderleichten Weg, damit Sie sich endlich blind auf Ihren Liebling verlassen können.

Überlegen Sie, sich eine Katze oder einen Kater anzuschaffen? Oder haben Sie schon einen oder mehrere Stubentiger? In jedem Fall ist dieses Hörbuch ein umfangreicher Ratgeber für alle Samtpfoten-Freunde. Eine dieser Samtpfoten ist Miez, Ihre Katze in diesem Buch. Miez wird Sie an die Pfote nehmen und Ihnen die Katzenwelt erklären. Auf die Pirsch! Die Anschaffung einer Katze bedeutet auch, Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Die Tiere haben spezifische Bedürfnisse. Ihre Pflege und Fürsorge sind das A und O, ein ganzes Katzenleben lang. Und Miez kann bis zu 20 Jahre alt werden.

Combining humorous anecdotes and thought-provoking research, Sacred Sendoffs explores human relationships with beloved pets, wild creatures, animal astronauts, marine life, farmed animals, and other sentient beings. Along the way, animal chaplain Sarah Bowen shares insights for sustaining their lives, honoring deaths, and managing the emotions that arise when we lose an animal we love. While many books focus exclusively on pet loss, animal welfare, or environmental issues, Bowen's ever curious and playful style takes on all three, revealing their unavoidable entanglement.

Hamster, Meerschweinchen und Zwergkaninchen gehören zu den drei beliebtesten Nagern unter den Heimtieren. Wir holen uns diese possierlichen Nager gerne ins Haus. Dabei sollten wir aber nicht vergessen, dass es kleine Lebewesen und auf unsere gute Pflege angewiesen sind. Damit dabei nichts schief geht, bekommen Liebhaber von Hamster und Co. In diesem Hörbuch Tipps zur Haltung und Pflege der kleinen Nager. Dazu gibt es Infos über die Herkunft der Nagetiere.

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.

In the third book in this bestselling series, we meet the oddest creatures, from an escaped newt to a baby snow leopard, but the focus is on the dogs and cats that make up most of a pet vet’s day and on the wacky and wonderful people who bring them in. Dr. Schott also pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a veterinarian. Do some vet students faint at the sight of blood? (Yes.) Is it easier for vets to bring their own pets in for procedures? (No.) Did the pandemic change veterinary practice? (Yes, and how.)

We’ve always suspected dogs are magical angels from God. In K9 Spirit Guides, author Heather Leigh Strom gives you proof that our canine companions possess specific divine gifts to facilitate our healing, elevate our awareness, and expand our consciousness as children of God. Man’s best friends have their own spirit guides, which is why they appear in our lives just when we need them most.

In zehn kleinen, teils amüsanten Episoden werden der Alltag und das Zusammenleben mit einem Hund ausführlich beschrieben, unterhaltsam und informativ. Es wird nichts weggelassen, verfälscht oder beschönigt. Die ungeschminkte Wahrheit. Und Sie werden feststellen, dass das Zusammenleben gar nicht so brutal sein muss. Mit Tieren, insbesondere mit Hunden, zu leben, ist und bleibt ein Erlebnis und manchmal anstrengend. In sie etwas Menschliches hineindeuten zu wollen, nur weil wir vielleicht einsam sind oder weil´s einfach schick ist, haben die Hunde nicht verdient.

If dogs could talk, what would they say is the best diet to keep them in tiptop condition? Would they recommend a selection of cans and packets from the supermarket. Or would they recommend half a chicken and a fresh rabbit? In Work Wonders, Dr. Lonsdale looks at the dietary needs of dogs from a dog’s perspective, taking account of Nature’s teachings, easily understood science and sound common sense.

As a spiritual pilgrim for more than half a century, Jon Sweeney has practiced with teachers of many religious traditions. He's gone looking for wisdom, beauty, and truth wherever it can be found. But recently he's found himself learning closer to home—from the teacher-cats he lives with. What he discovered is that our greatest spiritual teachers are at our feet. Literally. They are the cats we love and treasure.

A Call to Life aims to help veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy, decrease unnecessary suffering, and increase sustainability in their mission to support animal health around the world. The veterinary profession is powered by dedicated, bright, and selfless individuals. Unfortunately, the long-standing and dysfunctional culture in classrooms and practices around the world expects veterinary caregivers to be ready to sacrifice everything in the name of being deemed qualified and 'worthy.'

Bei der Gassirunde führt eher Ihr Hund Sie durch den Park als umgekehrt? Ihr Vierbeiner schreckt schon beim Anblick der Leine zurück? Und Rückruf nach dem Freilauf klappt auch erst beim zehnten Mal? Mit solchen Problemen stehen Sie nicht alleine da – und zum Glück auch nicht für immer, denn mit dem richtigen Training wird die Leinenführung zum fröhlichen Kinderspiel und dieser Ratgeber zeigt Ihnen, wie.

James Herriot meets Jeff Foxworthy in the real-life adventures of a traveling horse doctor. Climb into the truck alongside large animal vet Dr. Madison Seamans and race to the aid of horses with wounds, stomach aches, allergies, and bizarre behaviors, as well as those in severe physical distress. Quite by accident, you'll find yourself familiar with and understanding common equine medical problems and how they are diagnosed and treated, all while marveling at the remarkable situations a country veterinarian can find himself in.