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Shrek's strong personality has meant that he's a favourite with children and adults alike. This book tells his story and it's handsomely illustrated with many excellent photographs. It's a classic Kiwi story.

At last the cat flap is opened to reveal the secret literary life of our feline companions! Did you know that the bible does not mention cats at all? Do you know why we say the cat has been put among the pigeons? Why do we think they have nine lives? How much of our great literature refers to cats - and what do authors say? These are questions that every cat owner has pondered at one time or another. At last, all the cat references in our language have been gathered in one place to provide an informative, fun and comprehensive reso... read more

Through touching and emotive anecdotes, internationally-acclaimed author and dog trainer Jan Fennell shares with us the successes, set-backs and secrets that will strike a chord with dog lovers everywhere. In an age of selfishness and misunderstanding, the virtues of duty, loyalty and sacrifice have become symbols of a bygone age. Perhaps this is one of the more subtle reasons why we are drawn to our dogs - creatures for whom all these positive attributes are purely instinctive. In this series of inspirational stories, drawn from h... read more

80 evocative images capture the myriad of emotions and expressions shared between dog lovers and their canine commpanions.

DoP - October 2008, Auckland 180x128mm / 176pp Full colour throughout Home of more than 40 million sheep (over 10 per person), New Zealand is a major global exporter of sheep products: annual wool exports alone are worth well over $800m. Added to that, there is a rapidly growing interest from small businesses and lifestylers in specialist breeds and yarns. Sheep are also a major drawcard for overseas visitors. All of which popular demand adds up to good reason for publishing a Pocket Guide to Sheep Breeds of New Zealand, along w... read more

The working dogs of New Zealand certainly deserve our respect. Generations of careful breeding have produced the traits of stock-handling skill, loyalty, hardiness and courage that are now inherent in their bloodlines. This book has been written to assist those who use working dogs to handle livestock and provides a practical, step-by-step guide to training them the natural way. Sound training will ensure that a dog’s potential can be realised and that both handler and dog will enjoy a rewarding relations... read more

At once touching, ethereal and warm, Rachael McKenna's unique viewpoint has made her one of the most successful animal photographers in the world today. When she recently embarked on a new life in France, it was inevitable that she would turn her insatiable photographer's lens to capturing the unexplored world around her. The French Cat is the result: atmospheric and glowing images of the countryside, buildings and feline inhabitants of France. Rachael's intense feeling for her subject matter positively radiates from her images, de... read more

Offers adult and child dog owners lots of ideas for playing with, and having fun with, their pet dog. Contains clear, step-by-step instructions on training, safety tips, and many other informative, often humorous titbits. Appealing black-and-white cartoon drawings illustrate the text.

Make training fun and effective. This friendly guide shows you how to select the right training method for your dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, you'll get expert training tips and techniques for you and your dog - to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged friend. Concentrate on canines - discover why your dog acts the way she does, understand her nutritional needs, and ready yourself for the task of training your... read more

Dog and cat owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the saftey of processed pet food and the possible side-effects of over-use of antibiotics and hormone treatments. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated, covers Natural Rearing, herbal medicine and disease prevention.

A remarkable collection of images from an extraordinary group of photographers.

That innocent face. Those sad, puppy-dog eyes. Let's face it: puppies can make anyone's heart melt. But without proper training, they can make even the most doting doggie moms and dads' blood pressure soar.

This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and training provides a beacon for all positive dog trainers. In "The Dog Whisperer, 2nd Edition", Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate offer more in-depth training with additional notes, tips, and problem-solving to make training even easier! This new edition includes updated material on the power of no-force training and why training methods that use physical force, physical punishment, and so-called dominance training are both unnecessary and potentially harmful.

This book is about the journey the puppy makes from the security of his mother to being adopted by us. For many canines this is not always an easy road; the cute puppy grows into a dog, too often ending up with behavioural problems that might have easily been avoided. By using a psychological approach this journey could be made an easier one for the canine. By learning to recognise and understand the basic instincts, language and behaviour of the dog, and his life in the pack (that of the wolf his ancestor) which is his natural set... read more

Cats, like people, suffer from stress, tension, digestive problems and urinary disorders. Reflexology - a cross between massage and acupressure - has been shown to be particularly effective in treating these problems in humans. Although the use of natural health therapies for animals is becoming increasingly popular, and many books have been written on the subject, this

Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. We enjoy their company, admire their hard work on the farm, or guiding and protecting us, and we even have 'Dog' as one of our national icons. Here is a gift book especially for New Zealand dog lovers, bringing together a heart-warming collection of New Zealand dogs, from past to the present. There are famous dogs, working dogs, police dogs, and show dogs and odd dogs complete the selection. Flick through the pages to see the dog run and fetch the ball! The story of our can... read more

 
Wine Dogs New Zealand is the latest addition to this series which includes Wine Dogs USA Edition and Wine Dogs Australia. It features more than 100 wineries and 125 stunning photos of their loyal pooches.
 
Along the way, the mutts and purebreads are interspersed with short essays by Bob Campbell, Kevin Judd, John Saker, Sam Neill and many more. Find out which dog can lip read, who has a wet grass phobia and we expose the hound that quietly leaves the tasting room after dropping gas bombs! 
 

Award-winning poet Jana Harris tells the inspiring story of her twenty-four year relationship with a troubled but beautiful, blood-red feral mare who, in spite of her troubled past, has a talent for healing and helping every human and other being she comes into contact with. In Horses Never Lie About Love, Harris lyrically recounts how this wounded, implacable beast nevertheless held a magical influence over the other horses of the ranch and how she eased uncannily into the role of mother after having a foal. In time she became the... read more

Horses and humans have shared a strong bond for over 5000 years, and this relationship continues today, with millions of people across the world owning or working with horses. The Secret Language of Horses is the book equivalent of feed, stable, and exercise - providing all the basics for horse health and happiness. But it also goes beyond that, helping you truly understand your horse by explaining how to translate what your horse's actions 'say' and, in turn, how your horse interprets your behaviour. These insights strengthen the... read more

He believed the dog was immortal... So begins the sweeping story of Rin Tin Tin: the story of a canine superstar and of American popular culture, spanning nearly a century and many human lives, told in the inimitable style of Susan Orlean, the "Sunday Times" bestselling author of The Orchid Thief. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tin's improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to t... read more