Pets

Spurred by the popularity of the movie Finding Nemo, aquarium ownership is growing. Thirteen percent of all households in the U.S. own fish, and the Siamese Fighting Fish, or Betta, is one of the most majestic and mesmerizing varieties. This guide includes information on setting up and maintaining an aquarium, feeding and caring for Bettas, different varieties, good tank mates, and more. more...

Price: $12.99

You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? Birds off the Perch proves that rewarding good behavior is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment. This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist, a companion parrot consultant and a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques" -- such as learning to respect the bird's boundaries and viewing sibling rivalry in a broad, environmental context -- to help you change the mischievous behavior of domesticated birds, including:. • Biting or aggression • Screaming • Sibling/bird rivalry. • Jealousy toward its human flock members, and • Feather plucking. With additional chapters on choosing the right species for your family, breeding behavior and the appropriate medical care for your bird, Birds off the Perch is the only guide you'll need to keep your pet birds healthy and happy. more...

Price: $12.00

A strong human-canine bond is the foundation of successful training. In this groundbreaking new book, veteran trainer Victoria Schade explains how developing a human-canine bond based on trust and mutual respect is the key to training a happy, well-behaved, and well-adjusted dog. Readers begin by taking a quiz to analyze their current relationship with their dog and then go on to learn the six steps to building a bondâ?“from granting privileges and being consistent to offering ample praise and making time for play. Victoria Schade (Falls Church, VA) is an APDT Certified Pet Dog Trainer and owner of Good Dog! Obedience Training. She was named one of the best D.C.-area trainers by Washingtonian magazine. Her training video New Puppy! Now What? won a Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers' Association of America. She has appeared on Animal Planet and is a contract blogger for the NBC-owned Web site petside.com. more...

Price: $16.99

Has a Boston Terrier stolen your heart? This book helps you learn where and how this dog originated, what it needs, and how to determine if a Boston Terrier is the right dog for you and your family. From feeding and grooming to basic training, it gives you tips that a Boston owner needs to make their dog feel welcome, loved, and well cared for. more...

Price: $16.99

Every horse breeder's goal is for his or her mare to give birth to a healthy and thriving foal. But to achieve that happy result, much care and attention must go toward proper management of the mare and stallion, and, once it has arrived, the foal. This book will help horse breeders, especially those new to breeding horses, sift through the details and focus on what's most important to the health and well-being of their animals. Written by equine veterinarians who are tops in their areas of expertise, this comprehensive guide covers topics ranging from a mare's reproductive cycle to problem pregnancies to the latest trends in good stallion management to common foal problems and diseases. more...

Price: $9.99