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‘I heard someone once say if you put your hand in a bucket of water and then take it out, that’s the impression you will leave behind on this earth – but I don’t think it has to be like that. We can all make a difference and leave our mark. Dogs live far more “in the day” than people...

Olive and Mabel are the Labradors that broke the internet. With more than 50 million views on social media, Andrew Cotter's brilliant commentaries on videos of his Labradors have resonated with dog owners and sports fans around the world, giving us all something to smile about in this most testing of years, as Olive and Mabel entertained us with their dinner contest, Game of Bones, Zoom meeting, online dating, and more over the last six months.

Read by the author, Bobby Bolton. Join Bobby Bolton and his trusted dog, Red, as they drive from Wigan across the world – and fall in love with life again . . . When Bobby’s eleven-year relationship broke down, he thought he’d hit rock bottom. Then a bad economic turn and a run of unlucky...

The Cockapoo is one of the best companions you could wish for. They’re playful, intelligent, loving, and they have a huge personalities. And, of course, they shed less than most other dogs. But, what will you feed them? Where will they sleep? What happens when they have to go potty in the middle of the night? What about their health - what do you need to know? The list of questions running around in your head will confusing, but the answers are simple.

Help your dog settle, relax, and rest with Canine Calm 3: Music for Dogs at Bedtime, an 8-hour calming audio experience created for peaceful nighttime comfort. Many dogs have trouble winding down when the house gets quiet. They may pace, whine, bark at small sounds, or stay alert long after bedtime begins. This soothing audio is designed to create a steady, gentle sound environment that helps soften the stillness of the night and support a calmer bedtime routine.

How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from stress and how can it be coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining more than twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.

Are you sitting nicely? Good. Let's discover exactly what happened after two superstar Labradors chewed up the lockdown internet and found it really quite tasty. He's not kept a diary for decades but here, in DOG DAYS, Andrew Cotter draws inspiration from the great Samuel Pepys; like him, he...

Train your perfect puppy with Will Atherton, the clinical canine behaviourist trusted by over 1m people worldwide. You're getting a puppy and are keen to get started - but having helped thousands of owners raise their perfect canine companions, I can confidently say that obedience alone doesn't...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE INSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee - known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue - comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman's search for true love in New York City...

When Monty Don's golden retriever Nigel became the surprise star of BBC Gardeners' World inspiring huge interest, fan mail and even his own social media accounts, Monty Don wanted to explore what makes us connect with animals quite so deeply. In many respects Nigel is a very ordinary dog...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of A Farmer and His Dog by Adam Henson, read by Nicky Henson. 'For me, the bond I have with Peg, my Border Collie sheepdog, is priceless. I know how very lucky I and thousands of other shepherds and farmers are to have these extraordinarily bright, enthusiastic dogs at our sides. But we who work the land and our flocks are not the only beneficiaries of the extraordinary relationship between man and dog....'

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. _ Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love. It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand. When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor...

'Britain's top dog whisperer... a canine-human Esther Perel' The Observer 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...

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Podcast NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review). The instant classic on the...

Growing up in Yorkshire and with farming blood in his genes, James Greenwood always knew he would end up as a vet. Animals have been part of James' life for as long as he can remember, from pulling lambs on a hilltop farm as a child and having stick insects crawling out of his school uniform in class, to renting a flat behind a zoo in Jersey and finding himself treating a newborn baby elephant as a newly qualified vet.

Yap! A Short History of Small Dogs, by animal historian and dog-lover Stephanie Howard-Smith, tells the story of our first true pets. From the convents of medieval Europe, where nuns hid small dogs to be their faithful companions (despite the disapproval of male church leaders!), to King...

Vous aimez votre chien… mais son énergie débordante, les aboiements, les sauts ou la traction en laisse rendent le quotidien difficile ? Vous n’êtes pas seul. Et votre chien n’est pas “mal éduqué”. De nombreux chiens énergiques sont surtout surexcités et dépassés par les stimulations. Les fatiguer davantage n’apporte souvent qu’un soulagement temporaire. Ce dont ils ont réellement besoin, c’est de structure, de repères clairs et d’un accompagnement respectueux de leur fonctionnement naturel. C’est exactement l’objectif de la méthode C.A.L.M.

When a beloved dog dies, the silence left behind feels impossibly loud. The empty bed. The missing paw-steps. The ache that others may not understand. After losing her beautiful boy Herbie, author Jeannie Wycherley found herself devastated by grief, struggling to navigate a world that expected her to simply “move on.” Instead, she discovered that countless dog lovers carry the same hidden heartbreak—guilt, sadness, confusion, and the painful feeling that their loss isn’t recognized.

Bringing a dog home can make your family feel complete, but not everyone is ready to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. It's why so many dogs end up in rescue centres. Adam Spivey is here to help. Over the last decade, he has built an amazing reputation for teaching families how to be safe and responsible with their pet at home, and has helped thousands of dogs overcome significant behavioural problems. This all-in-one book will give families the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.

Two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay ageing and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. The definitive, cutting-edge guide for every dog parent. The #1 New York Times Bestseller and Sunday Times...