2018 winner of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) award for best book on training and sportsDiscover the best training methods for your German Shepherd! Books in B.E.S. Training Your Dog series offer breed-specific advice on virtually every aspect of canine training, including housetraining, obedience to basic verbal commands and hand signals, and walking on a leash. Also covered are humane methods of breaking a dog's bad hab ...
Titles in B.E.S. popular series of <i>Pet Handbooks</i> present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. These full-color books instruct on housing, feeding, healthcare, and more. In <i>The Conure Handbook</i>, prospective and current conure owners can learn about the proper way to care and interact with this small, intelligent, and sociable member of the parrot fam ...
Kids and dogs are naturally attracted to each other, and this brand-new title introduces boys and girls to the responsibilities and the joys of puppy care, training, and companionship. Topics covered include– <BR> <BR> <LI> Purchasing puppy supplies <LI> Housetraining and socializing your puppy <LI> Understanding your puppy's behavior and body language <LI> Keeping your puppy out of trouble <LI> The ...
Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume has an all-new design and features a treasure trove of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book's main section profiles more tha ...
Updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, this valuable reference source includes a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the attributes that make a purebred cat, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion of conformation, color, and coat. The breed profiles follow, with each profile accompanied by color photos and a bar graph-style at-a-glance summary of the breed's chara ...
Более 55 лет посвятила британская исследовательница Джейн Гудолл наблюдениям за жизнью и поведением шимпанзе в их естественной среде обитания – в джунглях тропической Африки. Какова структура отношений и иерархия внутри группы человекообразных обезьян? Как они обмениваются информацией? Что едят наши ближайшие сородичи, действительно ли они предпочитают вегетарианскую диету мясной? Используют ли они инструменты и правда ли, что изготовление оруди ...
Птицы принимают сложные навигационные решения, поют на региональных диалектах и используют орудия труда. Они обманывают и манипулируют. Подслушивают. Целуются, чтобы утешить друг друга. Дарят подарки. Учат и учатся. Собираются у тела умершего собрата. И даже скорбят… И делают все это, имея мозг размером с грецкий орех! В книге «Эти гениальные птицы» автор исследует недавно открытые таланты пернатых. Путешествуя по научным лабораториям всего мира ...
Beloved author is revered for her nature writing. 3X Caldecott Medal illustrator’s work makes this book collectible and giftable. Portrays adventure, exploration, and positive character traits of empathy and community. Created in partnership with the Seattle Aquarium and Excellent choice for STEM learning and nature studies and a thought-starter for field trips. Synopsis: Catastrophe the cat is lost and lonely, which leads him to bully the tide ...
Dog lovers everywhere will relate to this author’s stories, from heart-wrenching to hilarious.[/i] Author and his wife are known and respected for their extremely compassionate dog handling.[/i] Author advocates rescue and “Rogues Gallery Kennel” is made up of beloved “rescues, runts, and rejects from other kennels.”[/i] A never-seen-before window into the life of mushers who share their life with 40 dogs, 24/7, 52 weeks a year.[/i] Author is an ...
