Gardening and Animals - Animals - Domestic Animals

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

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

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.

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.

This book offers practical how-to advice for raising chickens in virtually any backyard! Raising chickens on a small scale is a popular - and growing-pastime. And "Raising Chickens For Dummies" provides an up-to-date, thorough introduction to all aspects of caring for chickens, including choosing and purchasing chickens, constructing housing, and proper feeding. "Raising Chickens For Dummies" provides authoritative, detailed information to make raising chickens for eggs, meat, or backyard entertainment that much easier.

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.

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

This big, handsome volume describes dogs of all sizes, shapes, traits, and personalities. Author David Alderton wants every prospective owner to find the very best dog to fit his or her own personality and lifestyle, and in this book he discusses breeds and their owners under the following categories: * Absolute beginners * Family-friendly dogs * Good mixers * Dogs for couch potatoes * High-maintenance hair * Large dogs for large spaces * Hypoallergenic dogs * Dogs with special skills * Dogs for runners * Portable dogs * Weird an... read more

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.

Backyard poultry is a very practical non-technical book about how to keep poultry successfully in New Zealand in backyard and smalllfarming settings. The major emphasis is on fowls but there are also useful sections and chapters on ducks, geese and turkeys.

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.

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

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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