Describing the techniques he employs in the management of his own collection of domestic waterfowl, Tom Bartlett shows how easy and enjoyable it can be to keep ducks and geese successfully. He covers
Straightforward advice on how to safely negotiate a wide variety of cross-country obstacles. Chapters include walking the course, the start and first fence, rhythm, balance and impulsion and types of
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, thoroug
Anyone who has fallen under the spell of the hummingbird will treasure this lovable true story of a young ruby-throated hummingbird who becomes part of someone's household and life. 57 full-color phot
Here's how to understand rabbits as pets! This helpful manual tells owners how to recognize "bunny body language," bunny-proof a home, and train rabbits to live in a house or apartment. Tips on diet,
The Monks of New Skete THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY The authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend now tell you everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your pup
An outstanding analysis of why and how protection, Obedience, and Tracking all play an integral part in Schutzhund training, with emphasis on selecting and raising a dog to suit the owner's needs.
There is a need as well as a reason for this book, says the author, since "there are no other books covering the history of the Quarter Horse. All that is available is an article here and a chapter th
Paul Kunkel, who toilet-trained his first cat while in college and who has continued to train his own and his friends' cats ever since, presents a foolproof, 21-Day-Program for teaching any litter-tr
This classic bestseller from America's most beloved storyteller, Veterinarian James Herriot, contains fifty unforgettable, heartwarming tales about dogs great and small. We read heartwarming stories
A step-by-step guide to the horse’s foot and the principles for correct shoeing. Chapters include evolution and anatomy of the foot, the unshod foot, foot balance and shoeing process, types of shoe an
Reprint, with new preface, of a classic first published in 1975. Moving across disciplines from anthropology to technology to zoology, Bulliet (history, Columbia U.) shows how this particular domestic
It is one of the worst storms ever - the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medi
By the authors of the best-selling Basic Horsemanship, this indispensable companion volume covers the essentials of horse care -- a must for anyone who owns a horse or is thinking of buying one.B &
From an expert, all the tips involved in preparing horse and rider for the show ring are in this picture guide. Chapters range from choosing the right class and horse and rider preparation to arriving
