Summaries of books about Pets & Animal Care:
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies
Lee Livingood
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for adopting and caring for retired racing greyhounds, providing readers with practical advice on everything from understanding the breed's unique characteristics to training and health care. It offers insights into the transition process for these dogs from the racetrack to a domestic lifestyle, ensuring a smooth and loving integration into their new homes.
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Shih Tzu Dogs - The Complete Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age. Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Shih Tzu
Alex Seymour
The book serves as a comprehensive manual for Shih Tzu owners, covering all aspects of care from selecting a puppy to addressing the needs of an aging dog. It includes practical advice on grooming, health maintenance, training, and developing a deeper understanding of this specific breed's behavior and characteristics.
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That Quail, Robert
Margaret Stanger
The book tells the true story of a small wild quail adopted by a Cape Cod couple after being hatched in their backyard. The narrative explores the bird's impact on the lives of the people and community around it, highlighting the unique bond formed between humans and a wild creature.
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Flat Broke with Two Goats
A Memoir
Jennifer McGaha
The memoir recounts the author's journey after financial ruin forces her and her husband to move into a rustic cabin in the Appalachian Mountains. There, they confront their new reality and begin a life of homesteading, raising goats, and navigating the challenges of rural living.
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Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere
Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America
Bo Brock
The book is a collection of humorous and heartwarming stories from a veterinarian's practice in rural America, sharing his experiences with a variety of animals and the unique characters he meets along the way. It offers insights into the challenges and joys of veterinary medicine outside of urban areas, reflecting on the bonds between humans and animals.
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Faraway Horses
The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen
Buck Brannaman
The book recounts the life story and philosophy of a celebrated horse trainer, sharing his experiences of overcoming an abusive childhood to become a gentle and influential figure in the equine world. It offers insights into his methods of communication and respect with horses, emphasizing the importance of trust and understanding in horse-human relationships.
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Catification
Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat
Jackson Galaxy|Kate Benjamin
The book provides readers with innovative DIY projects and ideas for creating cat-friendly spaces that blend seamlessly with home decor. It emphasizes the importance of understanding feline behavior to design environments that satisfy a cat's natural instincts and needs while maintaining a stylish and comfortable human living space.
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Train Your Dog Positively
Understand Your Dog and Solve Common Behavior Problems Including Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Aggression, Housetraining, Leash Pulling, and More!
Victoria Stilwell
The book provides insights into dog behavior and psychology, offering positive reinforcement techniques to address common canine issues. It guides readers through effective training strategies to build a strong, trusting relationship with their dogs while solving behavioral problems.
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Cat Sense
How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet
John Bradshaw
The book delves into the latest scientific research on cat behavior, physiology, and history to provide insights into understanding cats and their needs. It offers practical advice on how to improve the relationship between cats and their human companions by addressing common misconceptions and promoting a deeper empathy for feline instincts and behaviors.
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My Farming Life
Tales from a shepherdess on a remote Northumberland farm
Emma Gray
The book chronicles the experiences of a young shepherdess as she navigates the challenges and joys of managing a hill farm in England's remote countryside. It offers personal anecdotes about her work with sheep, her dogs, and the daily trials and triumphs of rural farm life.
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