Books that TJs heartily recommends. Tips for training, care, and living with Dogs, Cats and Birds.
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 The
Perfect Puppy : How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog
Combining expert training techniques with helpful advice and information, a
comprehensive guide to puppy and dog care explains how to control a young
pet without hurting its spirit, with tips on setting routines, preventing
bad habits, grooming, health care, and the training process ...more
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 How to Be
Your Dog's Best Friend : A Training Manual for Dog Owners
The
Monks of New Skete share their invaluable training techniques and
philosophy in their bestselling book, How to Be Your Dog's Best
Friend. First and foremost, the Monks--who themselves breed
and raise German shepherds in Upstate New York--emphasize that
"understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and
communion" with your dog ...more
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 The Well
Cat Book : The Classic Comprehensive Handbook of Cat Care
Featuring sections on daily care, preventive medicine, and training, The
Well Cat Book teaches cat owners how to detect signs of illness, diagnose
problems, and begin home treatment--thereby avoiding expensive and often
unnecessary trips to the vet. Includes over 100 illustrations and
step-by-step instructions ...more
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 Think
Like a Cat : How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat--Not a Sour Puss
A
popular cat expert and award-winning author of four books on
feline behavior reveals the key to a satisfying and rewarding
relationship with your cat. Think it's impossible to train a cat?
Think again! Yes, you can learn to understand your cat. No, cats
are not always aloof. No, they don't ruin furniture out of spite.
Most often feline "misbehavior" is the result of owners
not understanding their cat's needs ...more
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 The
Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook
This 3rd
Edition has all new and updated
material to explain the latest on: Flea control, Vaccine protocols, Cancer
treatments, Genetics and the role it plays in disease. Diseases of the
internal organs, especially the pancreas and liver. Canine dental care and
health problems of older dogs. Treatment of arthritis, diagnostic tools and
procedures. Puppy socialization and training. The Dog Owner's Home
Veterinary Handbook is the most comprehensive, up-to-date dog care book
available anywhere ...more |
 Cat
Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
From
pediatrics to geriatrics, every owner
will find clearly written and valuable guidance for everything from
day-to-day care to handling emergencies. Every
cat owner will find valuable guidance for all aspects of feline care, from
day-to-day care to handling emergencies, in this clearly written reference.
Organized by signs and symptoms, it also includes information on feeding and
nutrition, medications, pregnancy, and a special section on training ...more |
 How
to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
Heralded
by many dog trainers as 'the best dog training book ever written. A
comprehensive workbook for the motivated dog owner, comprising sections on
basic off-leash obedience, temperament modification, behavior
troubleshooting, training theory and health care ...more |
 Cage
and Aviary Bird Survival Manual
An
experienced ornithologist offers
a comprehensive family-by-family guide to keeping cage and aviary birds.
There are full-color photos of more than 300 birds, as well as charts and
symbols designating recommended cage size, breeding requirements,
hand-rearing techniques, and even the noise factor. Advice also feeding,
health care, import/export laws, and other considerations ...more |
Adopting
Cats and Kittens : A Care and Training Guide
Expert
advice on routine care needs, feeding, grooming, required
veterinary attention, house manners, and how best to deal with a
cat that has been abused or neglected ...more
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Barron's
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
Unlike
many dog encyclopedias that give a cursory treatment of every
obscure and often unobtainable breed in the world, The
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds provides in depth coverage of 150 AKC
breeds, devoting a two page spread to each breed ...more
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