A comprehensive guide to puppy training by Mark Vette, of Pound Pups to Dog Stars fame. 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 whe...

World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond. This book looks at how the dog evolved from the wolf, and the ancient co-evolved bond that exists between humans and dogs, before explaining how to get your dog into a fundamental calm 'learning state' so you can encourage the behaviours you want from your pet. Mark then explains ho...

Drawing from over four decades of experience, Mark Vette offers a fresh perspective on understanding and training cats. This book is more than a manual; it’s an invitation to see your cat with new eyes. Discover science-backed and proven techniques to nurture your cat’s intelligence and social skills, build a lasting bond, discourage hunting and address behavioural issues. Learn how to: * Nurture your cat’s intelligence and social abilities * Raise a happier, more confident and emotionally...

A cheeky baboon, a cockatoo sending a heading dog out to round up sheep, a family of pukekos crossing the road, a dog saying ‘bugger’, an octopus taking a photo. Think of an ad you love, or a New Zealand-made movie, and if it has an animal in it chances are Mark Vette was behind it. He’s trained almost every species you can think of. But the famous animal behaviourist and trainer who captured global attention with 'Dogs Who Drive Cars' and 'Dogs Who Fly Planes' is not jus...

This book is a much-requested follow-up to "Brain over Binge" (2011), in which the author shared how she used a basic understanding of neuroscientific principles to overcome bulimia. In this sequel and companion volume, with the help of fellow specialists and authors Amy Johnson, Ph.D., Katherine Thomson, Ph.D., and others, Kathryn Hansen lays out those same principles—and many more—in a self-help format that encourages and enables binge eaters to recover efficiently and effectively. Altho...

The Secret Life of Cats is a groundbreaking book, written by a cat lover, for cat lovers, and its informal, yet utterly authoritative approach makes it the purr-fect guide to modern cat care. Cats are the most mysterious of creatures, whose behaviours often confuse as much as they delight -- here at last is the fascinating key to fully understanding and sharing your life with them! For many cat lovers our pets are our best friends. They are wonderful companions that bring endless comfort a...

Whether you’re looking to train a new puppy or to teach an older dog some new tricks, this easy-to-follow guide is for you.Jen and Ryan Tate are expert animal trainers with years of experience helping dog owners to develop happy and confident pets.In this informative book they distil all their advice so you can feel prepared, stay in control and enjoy a great relationship with your new dog, including:– Choosing the right breed for you and your lifestyle– Pre...

The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most common behavioral issues that cats face and how to prevent or solve them.Every cat owner has wondered: Why is my cat acting this way? Decoding Your Cat, a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to demystifying your cat's behavior, likely has the answer. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training, but this is the first book of its kind to provide an in-depth understanding of the un...

Connection Training's approach creates the best experience for the horse, based on the science of learning and equine emotions. We focus on building positive emotions around you and the training, such as relaxation, confidence and willingness. These emotions create safe, happy horses who are a joy to train, ride and handle.In this book, you will learn:How emotions drive your horse's behaviour and why training from an emotional ...

**'Amazing' GuardianFrom the on-screen experts for BBC2's Cat Watch, and based on their groundbreaking research - this is the ultimate guide to making your cat a happier, more sociable animal.**The idea of a trained cat is a contradiction in terms, isn't it? Naturally solitary, wary, easily threatened by newcomers, they are attached to place rather than people, and much of their 'antisocial' behaviour arises in situations where that attachment is threatened. But, a...

Do you wish you could get your dog to behave better?Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won't just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.Here a...

The definitive guide to truly understanding your cat from internationally renowned cat behaviour expert Dr Sarah Brown‘This book should not be left in the company of dog-lovers’ Spectator----DO YOU EVER THINK YOUR CAT IS TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?Cat lovers know all too well how mysterious their feline friends can be.Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up home w...