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The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read (Hardcover): Louise Glazebrook The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read (Hardcover)
Louise Glazebrook
R467 R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Wouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking? The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time but, unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know.

Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to understand and connect with their dogs. In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right dog home, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love.

Most dog trainers focus on the dog, but Louise focuses on you, the owner, giving you the skills and confidence to interpret your dog's needs and behaviour and build a better, happier relationship for life.

Called By The Wild - The Dogs Trained To Protect Wildlife (Paperback): Conraad de Rosner, Graham Spence, Elaine Bell Called By The Wild - The Dogs Trained To Protect Wildlife (Paperback)
Conraad de Rosner, Graham Spence, Elaine Bell
R340 R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Save R36 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The thrilling story of the conservationist who pioneered the use of dogs in combating poachers in South Africa’s game reserves.

One of Conraad’s first brushes with the reality of life at the frontline of conservation was when he shot the leader of a poaching gang in Windy Ridge game reserve in his teens. Much of Con’s work involving dogs is a continuous struggle against industrial-scale bushmeat poachers, an even greater threat to wildlife than rhino horn poachers as the overburdened courts seem interested only in endangered species. He also works to catch poachers of critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. Con decided to use his almost telepathic rapport with dogs to tackle the poaching crisis sweeping South Africa.

His first anti-poaching dog, a Weimaraner named Zingela, became an inseparable companion. Zingela saved Conraad’s life on numerous occasions – once when Conraad was about to be assassinated by two fellow rangers hired by poachers.

Con’s story is an epic of modern-day African wildlife conservation, spiced with adventure, courage and romance.

Pigcasso - The Painting Pig That Saved A Sanctuary (Hardcover): Joanne Lefson Pigcasso - The Painting Pig That Saved A Sanctuary (Hardcover)
Joanne Lefson; Foreword by Jane Goodall
R575 R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Save R68 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

When South African Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her stable but a paint brush. In a flash of inspiration, Joanne attempted to introduce the pig to the art of painting - and thus Pigcasso was born.

Starting out with a humble canvas on the sanctuary wall, Pigcasso's paintings are now owned by the likes of George Clooney, she has a Swatch watch design partnership, a wine label, and has eclipsed the previous world record holder for animal art. She's been commissioned by Nissan and has had exhibitions in Cape Town, Munich and Amsterdam. More than that, Pigcasso's art funds the food and veterinary services for all the animals at the sanctuary.

Pigcasso is the story of this unique pig and of the circumstances that brought her and Joanne together to take the art world by storm and form a unique and unbreakable bond.

Three Wild Dogs (and the truth) (Paperback): Markus Zusak Three Wild Dogs (and the truth) (Paperback)
Markus Zusak
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this poignant, funny, and disarmingly honest memoir, one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book Thief, tells of his family’s adoption of three troublesome rescue dogs—a charming and courageous love story about making even the most incorrigible of animals family.

There’s a madman dog beside me, and the hounds of memory ahead of us . . . It’s love and beasts and wild mistakes, and regret, but never to change things.

What happens when the Zusak family opens their home to three big, wild, street-hardened dogs—Reuben, more wolf than hound; Archer, blond, beautiful, destructive; and the rancorously smiling Frosty, who walks like a rolling thunderstorm?

The answer can only be chaos: There are street fights, park fights, public shamings, property damages, injuries, hospital visits, wellness checks, pure comedy, shocking tragedy, and carnage that must be read to be believed.

There is a reckoning of shortcomings and failure, a strengthening of will, but most important of all, an explosion of love—and the joy and recognition of family.

Three Wild Dogs (and the Truth) is a tender, motley, and exquisitely written memoir about the human need for both connection and disorder, a love letter to the animals who bring hilarity and beauty—but also the visceral truth of the natural world—straight to our doors and into our lives and change us forever.

Towing Horse Trailers (Staple bound): John Henderson Towing Horse Trailers (Staple bound)
John Henderson
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Towing a horse trailer is not something to be taken lightly, but neither should you be scared of trying. This book, now in its third updated edition, explains how to buy and use a trailer safely and within the law, covering all the topics a responsible horse owner needs to know in a clear and concise way, supported by photographs and diagrams. The book examines all aspects of trailer use and ownership, including choosing a trailer and tow-car, maintenance, safe driving practices and the law. The newcomer's nightmares of hitching up and reversing are explained in illustrated step-by-step sections to help you to perfect your technique. Safety and the importance of driving with the horse in mind are stressed throughout and there are sections on travelling wear for horses and how to handle difficult loaders.

The Place of Tides (Paperback): James Rebanks The Place of Tides (Paperback)
James Rebanks
R334 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R55 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on.

Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly – and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island.

This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter, to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold.

Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness.

The Penguin Lessons (Paperback, Film Tie-In Edition): Tom Michell The Penguin Lessons (Paperback, Film Tie-In Edition)
Tom Michell
R295 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R32 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays.

What he doesn't need is a pet. What he really doesn't need is a pet penguin.

But while on holiday in Uruguay he spots a penguin struggling in an oil slick and knows he has to help. And then the penguin refuses to leave his side . . .

Clearly Tom has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. He names him Juan Salvador.

Whether it's as the rugby team's mascot, the housekeeper's confidant, the host at Tom's parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - including Tom, who discovers a compadre like no other . . .

Meetings With Remarkable Animals (Paperback): Martin Clunes Meetings With Remarkable Animals (Paperback)
Martin Clunes
R295 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R32 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Guide-dog Laura needed a new home. And, after listening to her owner, Jaina, talk on the radio about what would happen to her much loved guide and companion when she retired, Martin Clunes picked up the phone. He’d always been a soft touch when it came to animals. One more couldn’t hurt.

Adopting Laura opened his eyes to the extraordinary care provided by assistance dogs, but also piqued his curiosity. Throughout history, our meetings with remarkable animals have eased, enriched, and sometimes saved our lives in countless and surprising ways.

Our canine friends have guided us, rescued us, led us, protected us and even given early warning of illness, but dogs are only part of the story. From the horses that went to war with the Light Brigade, to the mine-clearing Gambian Pouched Rat called Courage that helped make the peace, and from the pigeons carrying life-saving messages to the wild dolphin called Jock who befriended a traumatised young woman in Australia, in peace and war animals have always been there for us.

Together with his own life-changing encounters with animals around the world, Martin has celebrated the intelligence, loyalty, and companionship of some truly extraordinary creatures whose lives have been entwined with our own. By turns heart-warming, inspiring and always fascinating, Meetings With Remarkable Animals gives us a chance to meet them too.

Angel Whiskers - Reflections On Loving and Losing a Feline Companion (Hardcover, 1st ed): Laurel E. Hunt Angel Whiskers - Reflections On Loving and Losing a Feline Companion (Hardcover, 1st ed)
Laurel E. Hunt
R922 Discovery Miles 9 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Anyone who's ever loved a cat knows the pleasure and comfort these feline companions can bring -- and anyone who's ever lost a cat knows the deep sorrow brought on by their passing. This elegant tribute to cats past and present features classic poetry and short stories by authors both famous and unknown, as well as vintage photographs and drawings. These timeless words and pictures offer bereaved owners a chance to express and validate their feelings of grief while celebrating the many qualities that make cats special. An essential resource for feline enthusiasts, as well as for veterinarians, bereavement counselors, and pet loss support groups, Angel Whiskers is certain to provide comfort and joy to anyone who has ever enjoyed the uniquely exquisite company of America's most popular pet.

No Ordinary Dog - My Partner from the Seal Teams to the Bin Laden Raid (Paperback): Will Chesney, Joe Layden No Ordinary Dog - My Partner from the Seal Teams to the Bin Laden Raid (Paperback)
Will Chesney, Joe Layden 1
R500 R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Save R31 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wagging Tails In Heaven - The Gift of Our Pets' Everlasting Love (Paperback): Gary Kurz Wagging Tails In Heaven - The Gift of Our Pets' Everlasting Love (Paperback)
Gary Kurz 2
R353 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R22 (6%) In Stock

The acclaimed author of "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" investigates pets' afterlife--for the truth about their existence in Heaven--in a moving, inspirational, and comforting message of hope.

Don't Shoot the Dog! - The New Art of Teaching and Training (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Karen Pryor Don't Shoot the Dog! - The New Art of Teaching and Training (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Karen Pryor 2
R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Includes a new section on clicker training.

From Leading to Liberty - One Hundred Training Games Your Horse Will Want to Play (Paperback): Jutta Wiemers From Leading to Liberty - One Hundred Training Games Your Horse Will Want to Play (Paperback)
Jutta Wiemers
R800 R750 Discovery Miles 7 500 Save R50 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this book, Jutta Wiemers describes 100 'smart' games through which you can achieve a perfect partnership with your horse. The games are progressive and range from simple leading and lungeing, through to circus tricks (curtseying, kneeling, lying down or sitting on command, Spanish walk, and even the Hungarian post). Along the way there are other fun-packed games involving balance, sure-footedness, agility and confidence building. All the proposed games are beneficial to the horse - they will keep his body healthy, while his mind is stimulated. The training suggested is sometimes ambitious but always playful, and performed entirely without pressure. Hundreds of illustrations (drawn by the author) clarify the sequence of training steps and detail the required body language of the trainer. Training your horse with these games will open a gate to your horse's soul and change your relationship with him forever. For his part, your horse will become self-confident, happy and very dependable.

How Stella Learned To Talk - The Groundbreaking Story of the World's First Talking Dog (Paperback): Christina Hunger How Stella Learned To Talk - The Groundbreaking Story of the World's First Talking Dog (Paperback)
Christina Hunger
R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words.

When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn't take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn't they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans?

Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word "outside" when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences.

How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella "spoke" her first word, and the other breakthroughs they've had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets.

Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade.

The Story of the Plott Hound - Strike & Stay (Paperback): Bob Plott The Story of the Plott Hound - Strike & Stay (Paperback)
Bob Plott
R628 R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Plott bear hounds's story began in 1750, when Johannes Plott left Germany for the North Carolina Mountains. A classic American tale of adventurers and underdogs, this true story is one that author Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.

Just Labs 2023 Wall Calendar (Calendar): Willow Creek Press Just Labs 2023 Wall Calendar (Calendar)
Willow Creek Press
R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Out of stock

One breed, three colors, countless personalities! Twelve vivid full color photographs typify all the charm, cheerfulness and athleticism of the magnificent Labrador Retriever. Printed with soy-based inks on FSC certified paper, this 12" x 12" wall calendar features large monthly grids that offer ample room for jotting notes, along with six bonus months of July through December of 2022. Also includes moon phases (CST), standard U.S. and international holidays.

The Intermediate Guide to Raising Chickens - How to Expand and Maintain a Happy Backyard Flock (Hardcover): Amber Bradshaw The Intermediate Guide to Raising Chickens - How to Expand and Maintain a Happy Backyard Flock (Hardcover)
Amber Bradshaw
R654 R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Afterlife of Animals - A Guide to Healing from Loss and Communicating with Your Beloved Pet (Paperback): Candi Cane Cooper Afterlife of Animals - A Guide to Healing from Loss and Communicating with Your Beloved Pet (Paperback)
Candi Cane Cooper
R314 R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Save R16 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Insects in Relation to National Defense: Circular 17, Stable Flies (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): Entomology And Plant... Insects in Relation to National Defense: Circular 17, Stable Flies (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Entomology And Plant Quarantine Bureau
R382 Discovery Miles 3 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Poultry World, Vol. 8: January, 1917 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): Grant M. Curtis American Poultry World, Vol. 8: January, 1917 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Grant M. Curtis
R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Poultry World, Vol. 1: November 1909 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): Grant M. Curtis American Poultry World, Vol. 1: November 1909 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Grant M. Curtis
R423 Discovery Miles 4 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Poultry World, Vol. 6: May, 1915 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): Grant M. Curtis American Poultry World, Vol. 6: May, 1915 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Grant M. Curtis
R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Gleaner: November, 1942 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover): National Farm School The Gleaner: November, 1942 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover)
National Farm School
R628 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R86 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Poultry World, Vol. 1: January, 1910 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): Grant M. Curtis American Poultry World, Vol. 1: January, 1910 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Grant M. Curtis
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Racehorse Foal Born in the purple (Paperback): Douglas Cox A Racehorse Foal Born in the purple (Paperback)
Douglas Cox
R850 Discovery Miles 8 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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