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

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

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

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

Lost Companions - Reflections on the Death of Pets by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

$29.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love.

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

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.

Brain Teasers for Dogs - Quick and Easy Homemade Puzzle Games by Christina Sondermann

$22.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets

Endless puzzle fun with lots of variations, Tricky games that can be played with everyday items found in your home, To stimulate and entertain your dog, Challenge your dog's brain - very easily at home! In this book you will find lots of quick, uncomplicated brain teaser ideas, which are guaranteed to c hallenge your four-legged friend's grey matter properly. You already have everything you need - who would have thought that there was so much thinking power in everyday objects? Learn how initial game ideas can become completely different puzzle experiences through small variations, and experience endless puzzle fun - your dog will love you for it! Become A game inventor! Book jacket. ...Show more

Eyes on Dogs by Maggie Fischer

$26.99 AUD

Category: Animals & Pets | Series: Eyes On

A nose-to-tail guide to man's best friend From the giant Great Dane to the tiny Chihuahua, Eyes On Dogs provides an up-close view of man's best friend. Which breed is nicknamed the "puffy-lion dog"? Why are greyhounds used as universal blood donors? Which breed is believed to be the world's oldest? Lea rn the answers to all of these questions and more as each dog breed is introduced with stunning photos, interesting facts, and fascinating information about everyone's favorite pet. ...Show more