Summaries of books about Pets & Animal Care:
The Dog's Mind
Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
Bruce Fogle
The book delves into the psychology of dogs, exploring how they perceive the world, communicate, and learn, providing insights into their emotional and mental states. It offers practical advice for dog owners on training and behavior management, based on an understanding of canine cognition and social dynamics.
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Fat Dogs and French Estates, Part 1
Beth Haslam
The book chronicles the adventures of a British couple as they embark on a journey to purchase a dream estate in rural France, humorously detailing their encounters with quirky locals, challenging language barriers, and unexpected obstacles, all while accompanied by their two overweight dogs. It combines travel memoir with comedic elements, showcasing the trials and tribulations of house hunting in a foreign country.
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The Essential Hoof Book
The Complete Modern Guide to Horse Feet - Anatomy, Care and Health, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Susan Kauffmann|Christina Cline
The book provides an in-depth exploration of horse hoof anatomy, detailing the structure and function of horse feet, and offers comprehensive guidance on proper hoof care and maintenance. It also covers various hoof diseases, their diagnosis, and a range of treatment options, incorporating modern veterinary practices and farriery techniques.
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Family Dog
A Simple and Time-Proven Method, Revised Edition
Richard A. Wolters
The book provides a comprehensive guide to training a family dog using a time-tested method that emphasizes the importance of understanding canine behavior and psychology. It offers practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and techniques for teaching obedience, developing a strong bond, and addressing common behavioral issues.
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Stress-Free Chicken Tractor Plans
An Easy to Follow, Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Chicken Tractors
John Suscovich
The book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for constructing mobile chicken coops, known as chicken tractors, which allow for easy relocation to give chickens access to fresh pasture. It includes materials lists, tools required, and tips for efficient design to simplify the building process and enhance poultry management.
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How To Speak Dog
Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication
Stanley Coren
The book delves into canine body language and vocalizations, offering insights into interpreting dogs' behavioral signals. It provides practical tips for effective communication, enhancing the bond between humans and their canine companions.
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Fifty Acres and a Poodle
A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself on a Farm
Jeanne Marie Laskas
The memoir recounts the author's transition from city life to rural living when she purchases a farm in Pennsylvania with her boyfriend. It humorously and poignantly explores their adjustments to farm life, the challenges they face, and the joys of building a life together, complete with a cast of animals including a poodle.
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Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers
John Gierach
The book is a collection of essays reflecting on the author's experiences with fly-fishing, exploring the nuances of the sport, the natural environments where it takes place, and the interesting characters met along the way. It delves into the serendipitous moments and generous acts encountered by the author, celebrating the simple pleasures and unexpected connections formed through the love of fishing.
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Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats
Breed Selection, Feeding, Fencing, Health Care, Dairying, Marketing
Jerry Belanger|Sara Thomson Bredesen
The book provides comprehensive information on all aspects of raising dairy goats, from selecting the right breed to managing their health and nutrition. It also covers practical advice on milking, cheese-making, and marketing dairy goat products.
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On Animals
Susan Orlean
The book is a collection of essays exploring the author's fascination with animals, delving into stories of various creatures from dogs and rabbits to lions and tigers, examining their roles in human lives, history, and the wild. It reflects on the complexities of animal-human relationships, the emotional bonds formed, and the ethical dilemmas these connections often present.
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