Love Clancy: A Dog's Letters Home, Edited and Debated by Richard Glover by Richard Glover

$29.99 AUD

Category: Gift

Heartfelt and hilarious, this is a book for anyone who has tried to imagine what their dog was thinking. Human beings often write about their dogs, but the dogs don't usually get a right of reply.  In Love, Clancy, Richard Glover has collated the letters sent by Clancy to his parents in the bush. They are full of a young dog's musings about the oddities of human behaviour, life in the big city, and his own attempts to fit in. You'll meet Clancy as a puppy, making his first attempt to train his humans, then see him grow into a mature activist, demanding more attention be paid to a dog's view of the world. Along the way, there are adventures aplenty, involving robotic vacuum cleaners, songs about cheese, trips to the country and stolen legs of ham - all told with a dog's deep wisdom when it comes to what's important in life. With delightful illustrations by cartoonist Cathy Wilcox. PRAISE FOR RICHARD GLOVER The Land Before Avocado 'This is vintage Glover - warm, wise and very, very funny. Brimming with excruciating insights into life in the late sixties and early seventies, The Land Before Avocado explains why this was the cultural revolution we had to have' Hugh Mackay 'Hilarious and horrifying, this is the ultimate intergenerational conversation starter' Annabel Crabb Richard Glover's just-published The Land Before Avocado is a wonderful and witty journey back in time to life in the early 1970s' Richard Wakelin, Australian Financial Review Flesh Wounds 'A funny, moving, very entertaining memoir' Bill Bryson, New York Times 'The best Australian memoir I've read is Richard Glover's Flesh Wounds' Greg Sheridan, The Australian ...Show more

Dr Claire's Love Your Dog by Dr Claire Stevens

$39.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

Real Food for Dogs and Cats (Revised and Updated Edition) by Clare Middle

$24.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

Real Food for Dogs and Cats is for every pet lover who wants to ensure their cat or dog has the best chance of a long and healthy life. We know that a balanced diet is important for our own long-term health and it's the same for our pets. This no-nonsense guide to natural and balanced pet nutrition has simple, practical and effective ways to keep pets in top condition. ...Show more

What Dog? - A Guide to Help New Owners Select the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle by Amanda O'Neill

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

Here are illustrated profiles of 100 popular dog breeds, arranged by size of dog and updated to include a section on popular crossbreeds. Detailed descriptions are complemented with a question-and-answer section that gives unbiased information on suitability of each breed as a family pet, ease of traini ng, exercise and grooming needs, and much more. This title is one in Barron's new series of pet buyer's guides, all of them filled with practical information and approximately 400 vivid color illustrations. ...Show more

All Dogs Have ADHD by Kathy Hoopmann

$26.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD.   Following the style of the award-w inning All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse.   This delightful book combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered different'. This absorbing and enjoyable book takes a refreshing approach to understanding ADHD. ...Show more

This Chicken Life: Stories of Chickens and the Australians Who Love Them by Fiona Scott-Norman

$32.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

This Chicken Life is a heart-warming and playful celebration of chickens and the Australians who love them. Striking photography and inspiring stories show the diversity and eccentricity of Australians who adore their chickens. You'll meet Jareth Bullivant, an animal liberationist who takes his rescue c hickens to the beach; Nik Round, an advertising executive who is focused on saving a heritage breed; Summer Farrelly, a 12-year-old with autism, who connects with the world through her chooks and has started a chicken therapy program; and Holly Snowflake, a comedian who performed her show, Crazy Chicken Nerd, with her silkie bantams. There are also essays on all-important topics, such as how to name your chook, the pecking order and chicken maths. This Chicken Life unpacks an obsession and a love affair. Chickens and humans, heart to heart, face to beak. This is no fad, it's a way of life.   ...Show more

Puppy Zen by Mark Vette

$39.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

A comprehensive guide to puppy training by Mark Vette, of Pound Pups to Dog Stars fame. Mark's first book Dog Zen had just 40 pages on puppies - this book goes into full detail about all ages and stages, and how to do the right thing at the right time. Following a quick look at the role of pups within the wolf pack, and how dogs evolved from wolves, this book gives a day-by-day, week-by-week guide to the fundamentals of training your puppy and building a happy lifelong bond between the two of you. Mark stresses the importance of the formative period (1-4 months) to instill good habits in your puppy, then shows you exactly how to do so and when to teach each skill. Includes chapters on choosing a puppy, forming a bond with your pup, training foundations (equipment and techniques), basic commands (like sit, heel and stay), what to train in which weeks of age, house training, socialisation, teaching them not to bite or indulge in continual barking, jumping up or other anti-social behaviours. It is a detailed and practical guide combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques. Illustrated with irresistible puppy photos (by renowned animal photographer Rachael McKenna), plus down-to-earth how-to shots of the training methods. ...Show more

How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan; Melissa Jo Peltier

$22.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you'll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives-as well as those who have already brought a dog home-Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog " It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs.   Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together.   Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend.   #1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: - what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development- quick and easy housebreaking- the essentials of proper nutrition- the importance of vaccinating-and of not over-vaccinating- creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership- how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs- how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem- unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed   From the Hardcover edition. ...Show more

The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy by Victoria Stilwell

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

The ultimate guide to puppy-care from the host of the hit TV show It's Me or the Dog. Victoria Stilwell's bestselling canine care guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners across the world raise happy and healthy dogs. Now, the world-renowned dog trainer and TV presenter is back with The Ultim ate Guide to Raising a Puppy - the definitive guide to puppy care and training. Rejecting dominance-based and traditional training techniques, Victoria promotes positive reinforcement techniques to help you raise and train a happy and healthy puppy. Packed with essential knowledge and advice, you'll learn all you need to know about being a puppy owner. If you want your puppy to develop into a happy, well-behaved and friendly adult dog, this is the guide you need. ...Show more

Wild Horses of the Summer Sun: Iceland, Freedom and the Gift of Female Friendship by Tory Bilski

$32.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

A wondrous story of adventure and friendship. Woman in the Wilderness meets Wild.

For the Love of Greyhounds: Adopted Greyhounds and Their Happy Ever Afters by Alex Cearns

$24.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

Gorgeous images and heartwarming true stories of adopted greyhounds that have found their forever homes. This beautiful gift book celebrates the greyhounds who have won by finding happy homes with Australian families. These gentle giants are shown reveling in their new lives: whether romping with their new buddies, resting on the couch, or revealing their soft, squishy hearts as they relax with a posse of furry friends. ...Show more

Good Dog by Kate Leaver

$29.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

Good Dog is about the power of canine friendship - in particular the profoundly healing role that dogs can play in our lives - a celebration of the extraordinary creatures who change - and sometimes even save - our lives.  Covering the science and history of our extraordinary relationship wit h dogs, and focusing on the role that dogs can play in enriching and improving our mental and emotional health and our lives, Good Dog is a celebration of the most remarkable cross-species friendship on the planet. Good Dog focuses on ten powerful, personal stories of dogs and their owners, from Missy the pug, who has allowed 10-year-old autistic Cody to live his best life to Darcy, who spends precious time in a children's hospice; from Pip, who helps her teenage owner manage her diabetes, to Jingles, who works in therapy and rehab at a prison.    ...Show more