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ANIMAL
BEHAVIOR, INTELLIGENCE AND EMOTIONS
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ANIMALS IN GENERAL |
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 When
Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals
(Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan
McCarthy, 1996) This national bestseller exploring
the complex emotional lives of animals was hailed as "a masterpiece" by
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas and as "marvelous" by Jane Goodall.
The popularity of When Elephants Weep has swept the nation, as author Jeffrey
Masson appeared on Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, and was profiled in
People for his ground-breaking and fascinating study. Not since Darwin's The
Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals has a book so thoroughly and
effectively explored the full range of emotions that exist throughout the
animal kingdom.
From dancing squirrels to bashful gorillas to spiteful killer whales, Masson
and coauthor Susan McCarthy bring forth fascinating anecdotes and illuminating
insights that offer powerful proof of the existence of animal emotion.
Chapters on love, joy, anger, fear, shame, compassion, and loneliness are
framed by a provocative re-evaluation of how we treat animals, from hunting
and eating them to scientific experimentation. Forming a complete and
compelling picture of the inner lives of animals, When Elephants Weep assures
that we will never look at animals in the same way again. |
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The
Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness
(Kristin von Kreisler, 1999) Do Animals Have Feelings? According to von
Kreisler, the answer is an undeniable yes. Here, she shares dozens of
absorbing, true stories of animals who've risked their lives to keep the
human they love out of danger. You'll read of incredibly heroic acts—from
the dog who swallows a firecracker to protect a toddler, to the horse who
runs through traffic to save an injured woman. You'll come away from this
profoundly moving book with a deeper appreciation for the indispensable
role animals play in our daily lives.
“Remember some of the feelings you had as a child for the animals to whom
you were closest . . . That is what this book is all about." —Jeffrey
Moussaieff Masson, from the foreword |
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Beauty
in the Beasts: True Stories of Animals Who Choose to Do Good
(Kristin von Kreisler, 2002) “If you love animals, you’re going to be
crazy for Beauty In the Beasts.” USA Today A 209-pound potbellied pig
throws herself into traffic to help save her guardian, who is suffering a
heart attack. A dog takes a loaf of bred from the family pantry and brings
it to a girl confined to her bed. A horse stands guard over an injured
baby rabbit and refuses to leave until the creature is rescued. These are
just a few of the hundreds of true accounts collected in Beauty In the
Beasts, a captivating narrative that combines provocative scientific
findings with a compassionate understanding of the natural world to show
that animals, like humans, can and do choose to do good. Writer Philip
Gonzales, author of The Dog Who Rescues Cats, “Finally von Kreisler is
pointing out what’s so easy to see, but hardly anyone does: Animals choose
to act with incredible honesty, decency, and purpose. Anyone who loves
animals will want to read this wonderful book.” |
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For Bea: The Story of the Beagle Who Changed My Life (Kristin von
Kreisler, 2003) “This Dog came from an experimental laboratory,”
said the woman who answered my telephone call to the AKC. “Labs often use
beagles because they’re sweet and friendly. They don’t complain as much as
other dogs if awful things are done to them.” My stomach lurched. “Do you
have any suggestions about what I could do with her?” I asked. “You could
try to find out what lab she came from. You could give her back.” “I
couldn’t.” “Then congratulations, lady. You’ve got yourself a new dog.”
Thus begins the story of Beatrice, the severely traumatized Beagle that
crossed the path of Kristin and her husband John. Follow the incredibly
heartwarming and sometimes tear-inducing story of Bea and her unbreakable
spirit. “For Bea is a colorful, high-energy memoir . . . If you like happy
endings with a poignant magic in the air, von Kreisler delivers.” Ranny
Green, The Seattle Times |
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The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love (Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff,
2002) Uplifting
and inspiring words for creating a harmonious relationship between the
human and animal species, and a challenge to us to treat all life on Earth
with reverence. World-renowned behavioral scientists Jane Goodall and Marc
Bekoff have set forth ten trusts that we must honor as custodians of the
planet. They argue passionately and persuasively that if we put these
trusts to work in our lives, the earth and all its inhabitants will be
able to live together harmoniously. The Ten Trusts expands the concept of
our obligation to live in close relationship with animals -- for, of
course, we humans are part of the animal kingdom -- challenging us to
respect the interconnection between all living beings as we learn to care
about and appreciate all species.
The world is changing. We are gradually becoming more aware of the damage
we are inflicting on the natural world. At this critical moment for the
earth, Goodall and Bekoff share their hope and vision of a world where
human cruelty and hatred are transformed into compassion and love for all
living beings. They dream of a day when scientists and non-scientists can
work together to transform the earth into a place where human beings live
in peace and harmony with animals and the natural world.
Simple yet profound, The Ten Trusts will not only change your perspective
regarding how we live on this planet, it will establish your
responsibilities as a steward of the natural world and show you how to
live with respect for all life. |
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The
Souls of Animals
(Gary Kowalski, 1999) A classic book on animal spirituality - now
updated and expanded. In this book, author Gary Kowalski offers vignettes from
the lives of creatures that illustrate the qualities he considers spiritual:
playfulness, capacity for love, altruism, and awareness of death. Kowalski
reminds us, "If we are to keep Earth safe for coming generations, we must
awaken to a new respect for the family of life."
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If Only They Could Speak: Stories About Pets and Their People (Nicholas
H. Dodman, 2003) With humor and compassion, renowned animal behaviorist
Dr. Nicholas Dodman explores the complex emotional problems of troubled
animals and their (often) equally distressed owners, creating a classic of
animal literature, with stories as wise, and almost as human, as the lives
of the animals they portray. Did you hear about the dog who always
arranged exactly six pieces of kibble in buttonhole depressions in the
couch before he could lie down? Or the cat who compulsively hoarded shiny
objects? Fifteen years ago Dodman began studying the psychological
maladies that afflict our pets, helping to launch a field of animal
psychotherapy and psychopharmacology that suggests that animals' emotional
problems are often as complex, heartrending, and treatable as those of
their human counterparts. If Only They Could Speak, with thirteen true
stories culled from Dr. Dodman's own practice, echoes the wisdom of
writers like Elizabeth Marshall Thomas and Jane Goodall. The stories here
are as wise, and almost as human, as the lives of the disturbed animals
they portray. Animal Personality Assessment Guide included. 15 b/w
photographs. |
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Minding Animals: Awareness, Emotions and Heart (Marc Bekoff,
2003) In Minding Animals, Marc Bekoff takes us on an exhilarating tour of the
emotional and mental world of animals, where we meet creatures who do amazing
things and whose lives are filled with mysteries. Following in the footsteps
of Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen, Bekoff has spent the last 30 years
studying animals of every stripe--from coyotes in Wyoming to penguins in
Antarctica. He draws on this vast experience, as well as on the observations
of other naturalists, to offer readers fascinating stories of animal behavior,
including grooming and gossip, feeding patterns, dreaming, dominance, and
mating behavior. He offers a thought-provoking look at animal cognition,
intelligence, and consciousness and he presents vivid examples of animal
passions, highlighting the deep emotional lives of our animal kin. All this
serves as background for his thoughtful conclusions about humility and animal
protection and animal well-being, where he urges a new paradigm of respect,
grace, compassion, and love for all animals. Minding Animals is an important
contribution to our understanding of animal consciousness, a major work that
will be a must read for anyone who loves nature. ""To find out about the rich
emotional life of nonhuman species, read Minding Animals.""---Natural History |
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Wolfsong: A Natural and Fabulous History of Wolves
(Catherine Feher-Elston, 2005) Catherine Feher-Elston works extensively with
Native American issues and is the author of Children of Sacred Ground:
America's Last Indian Wars. She has participated in United Nations studies
on the problems of indigenous peoples.
Honored by Native Americans and other tribal peoples as a protector and
persecuted by generations of Europeans and Americans, the wolf is one of the
world's most misunderstood-and feared-animals. In Wolfsong, Catherine
Feher-Elston examines why the wolf has provoked such intense emotions in human
beings, emotions that resulted in a campaign of extermination so long-lived
that, until recently, the wolf has teetered on the edge of extinction. From
famous "outlaw" wolves of the early twentieth century like Ghost Wolf and
Snowdrift (who had bounties on their heads) to the archetypal Father Wolf of
Native American religion, Wolfsong considers the complexities of humans
relationship, to the wolf.
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Ravensong:
A Natural and Fabulous History of Ravens and Crows
(Catherine Feher-Elston, 2005) Drawing upon both ornithological research and
personal interviews with Pacific Northwest and other American Indian people,
the author considers the birds in the contexts of Native American folklore and
history, science, and law. The lovely illustrations are by Lawrence Ormsby.
From the raven's role as trickster in Native American religion to its capacity
to captivate ornithologists and biologists, the raven is an archetype in myth,
dream, song, and ritual. In this beautifully illustrated study, Catherine
Feher-Elston looks at ravens and crows in the contexts of Native American
folklore, history, and science. Through interviews with Native Americans of
the Pacific Northwest and other native peoples, and drawing on the most recent
ornithological research, Feher-Elston offers a well-rounded consideration of
this enigmatic species, bringing to light its roles as messenger, symbol,
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See "Dogs
That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home and Other Unexplained Powers of
Animals" under the Dogs section, next.
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DOGS |
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 Dogs
That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home And Other Unexplained Powers
of Animals: An Investigation
(Rupert Sheldrake, 1999)
Fascinating book! It's rare for a book's title to say so clearly
what the book is about. In the case of Rupert Sheldrake's latest work, the
controversial content is right on the front cover. Pet owners will see it
and smile in recognition; skeptical scientists will shake their heads and
mutter about "maverick scholars." We all know of cases of dogs (and cats)
who know when their owners are coming home, who go to wait at the door or
window 10 minutes or more before their human arrives. Conditioned by the
tight rigor of contemporary scientific thinking, we either look for
rational explanations or we file the phenomenon away in our minds as
"unexplained" and are careful not to talk about it with our scientist
friends. Sheldrake has shown in the past that he is not afraid to be
labeled a rebel, thanks to his theory of morphic resonance, which suggests
the following:
Natural systems, or morphic units, at all levels of complexity are
animated, organized, and coordinated by morphic fields, which contain an
inherent memory. Natural systems inherit this collective memory from all
previous things of their kind by a process called morphic resonance, with
the result that patterns of development and behavior become increasingly
habitual through repetition. Sheldrake believes that the "telepathy"
between pets and humans, or between flocks of birds or schools of fish
that move as a single organism, can be explained by this theory. Sheldrake
is less persuaded by anecdotes that suggest animal clairvoyance--warning
of something in the near future--but refuses to disallow the possibility.
He accepts that the case histories he details so thoroughly in this book
are anecdotal, but that makes them no less real; and as a scientist
himself he sets up experimental conditions for studying this previously
ignored phenomenon that show beyond any doubt that the phenomenon exists.
He castigates traditional scientists for their refusal to countenance
anything that doesn't fit in with their existing paradigms (or prejudices)
and challenges them to come up with some more "acceptable"
explanation--but none is forthcoming.
This fascinating book is a first attempt at a scientific investigation
into a puzzling but quite common occurrence. One hopes that other
scientists will follow Sheldrake's brave lead.
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The Hidden Life of Dogs
(Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, 1996) In this beautiful account, based on
thirty years of living with and observing dogs, wolves and dingoes
novelist and anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas brings us a
completely new understanding of dogs. We meet Misha, a friend's husky,
whom Thomas followed on his daily rounds of more than 130 square miles,
and who ultimately provided the simple and surprising answer to the
question What do dogs want most? Not food, not sex, but other dogs. We
also meet Maria, who adored Misha, bore his puppies, and clearly mourned
when he moved away; Bingo, a brave asthmatic pug; and many more
fascinating individuals in this unforgettable chronicle, which "brims with
insight and respect" (Emily Mitchell, Time International).
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Dogs
Never
Lie About Love: Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs
(Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, 1998) Dogs fill our hearts with love and our
minds with wonder, but their emotional lives have remained unexplored
since Darwin 125 years ago. Now in Dogs Never Lie About Love,
controversial psychoanalyst Jeffrey Masson brilliantly navigates the rich
inner landscape of "our best friends."
As he guides readers through the surprising depth of canine emotional
complexity, Jeffrey Masson draws from myth and literature, from scientific
studies, and from the stories and observations of dog trainers and dog
lovers around the world. But the stars of the book are the author's own
three dogs whose delightful and mysterious behavior provides the way to
exploring a wide range of subjects--from emotions like gratitude,
compassion, loneliness, and disappointment to speculating what dogs dream
of and how their powerful sense of smell shapes their perception of
reality. As he sweeps aside old prejudices on animal behavior, Masson
reaches into a rich universe of dog feeling to its essential core, their
"master emotion": love.
Like the dogs he loves, Masson's writing will capture the reader with its
playful, mysterious, and serious sides. Its surprising insights provide a
new dimension of understanding for dog owners everywhere.
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 The
Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship
Between Humans and Domestic Dogs
(Jean Donaldson, 1997) The Culture Clash is special. Jean Donaldson's
first book is quite simply the very best dog book I have ever read. It is
utterly unique, fascinating to the extreme, and literally overflowing with
information that is so new it virtually redefines the state of the art in
dog behavior and training. Written in Jean's inimitably informal yet
precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller.
In fact, I read the manuscript three times in a row before it was even
published. The Culture Clash depicts dogs as they really are - stripped of
their Hollywood fluff, with their loveable 'can I eat it, chew it, urinate
on it, what's in it for me' philosophy. Jean's tremendous affection for
dogs shines through at all times, as does her keen insight into the dog's
mind. Relentlessly, she champions the dog's point of view, always showing
concern for their education and well being. The Culture Clash joins a very
distinctive group of books and it runs at the head o! f the pack. Like
Karen Pryor's Don't Shoot the Dog, The Culture Clash has a refreshingly
original perspective. Like Gwen Bohnenkamp's books, The Culture Clash cuts
to the chase - no if's and no but's - here's the story - now educate your
dog! Without a doubt, Jean's book is the hottest doggy item on the market
- the quintessential book for dog owners and dog trainers alike - a very
definite two paws up! Do yourself and your dogs a big favor: Give it a
read! And let's look forward to many more books by Jean Donaldson. Dr.
Ian Dunbar |
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The
Tellington TTouch: A Revolutionary Natural Method to Train and Care for
Your Favorite Animal
(Linda Tellington-Jones, Sybil Taylor, 1995) Customer Reviews:
"I have applied the
methods in this book to various cats at a homeless cat shelter. It is a
lot of fun and the cats really like it too. The book has many fascinating
stories of how Tellington developed her methods and how she has applied
them to an incredible range of animal species."
"This book's content
is out of this world, taking you further than any book I have ever read. I
could not put it down from start to end. One of the questions I often ask
myself is does my dog really know just how much I love him. After reading
Linda's book and trying the TTouch I got my answer. Yes he does and the
feeling is returned ten fold."
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Getting
in Touch With Your Dog: A Gentle Approach to Influencing Behavior, Health
and Performance
(Linda Tellington-Jones, 2001) At last, Linda Tellington-Jones has written
a book specifically for dog owners, trainers, breeders, and veterinarians.
Although the internationally acclaimed animal expert is widely known for
her work with horses, her Tellington TTouch Method has proven enormously
effective with all kinds of animals, from elephants and cockatoos to dogs
and cats. Now she shows dog lovers how to use her Tellington TTouches,
leading exercises, and obstacle courses to improve their dog¹s behavior,
trainability, and overall health. The Tellington TTouch Method can help
remedy, for example, excessive barking, chewing, leash-pulling,
fear-biting, and shyness; it¹s also therapeutic for dogs with hip
dysplasia, arthritis, and other physical problems. In Getting in TTouch
with Your Dog, the author has presented a wealth of information in a
clear, accessible format, including problem lists with their corresponding
TTouches and exercises, abundant color photos, and helpful case studies
featuring a variety of breeds. Linda Tellington-Jones¹ books include
Getting in TTouch, The Tellington TTouch, Improve Your Horse¹s Well-Being,
and Let¹s Ride with Linda Tellington-Jones. Contains 225 color
photographs. |
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Bones
Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (Suzanne Clothier,
2002)
Akin to Monty Roberts's The Man Who Listens to Horses and going
light-years beyond The Hidden Life of Dogs or any training manual, Suzanne
Clothier takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with
dogs...and our mutual love. Drawing on a lifetime of experience with dogs,
this nationally renowned dog trainer brings us astonishing new lessons
about our animals--and ourselves.
Gently, with intelligence, humor, and unfailing patience, Suzanne Clothier
guides us to truly comprehend another creature's mind and heart. You will
discover how our dogs see the world from their uniquely canine
perspective, how we can meet their deep need for leadership without using
force or coercion, and how the "laws" of canine culture often put our dogs
at odds with us and our very human world. Clothier's unparalleled insights
into aggression in dogs can help prevent a tragedy, including the
unnecessary destruction of a pet.
In these pages, you will meet unforgettable dogs who will capture, and
perhaps break, your heart. There is Badger--handsome, curious, and perhaps
dangerous. Can his threatening behavior be changed? Though doomed by a
congenital heart murmur, the winsome pup McKinley offers an unforgettable
lesson in living. Then aging Vali brings us to the moment that all dog
owners must someday face: the loss of a devoted companion. But what this
old dog teaches us in her last days may change you forever.
As in no other "dog book" or training manual, in BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE
SKY an extraordinary woman shows us how to find a deep connection with
another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong
relationship with the dog you love. Highly Recommended. |
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On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals
(Turid Rugaas, 1997) In this book, Turid identifies what she calls calming
signals: "signals used by dogs to prevent things from happening, from avoiding
threats from people and dogs, to calming down nervousness and fear." Turid
goes on to explain how dogs use calming signals, and how we, as dog owners,
can use them as well with our own dogs. Calming signals include yawning,
turning away, licking their nose, freezing, walking slowly, sitting down, and
a few others. This is a very short book, but fascinating.
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The
Latchkey Dog: How the Way You Live Shapes the Behavior of the Dog You Love
(Jodi Andersen, 2002)
Reader reviews: "This is hand's down the
best book I have ever read on the subject of dog training, and especially dog
behavior. It is educational and entertaining at the same time. This book goes
beyond just telling you how to "fix" your dog's problems (or more correctly
YOUR problems), it explains why they happen in the first place, so you can
recognize why your dog behaves the way he/she does. This book is a MUST for
any dog owner- and especially those of us who treat our dogs like members of
our family- which can be the cause of many behavior problems in our beloved
pets (read the book to find out why). The author isn't saying that your dog
can't be a member of your family- she definitely thinks they can and should
be, just that they simply shouldn't RULE your family. If you love your dog at
all and want to better understand him/her and be able to communicate more
effectively with him/her buy this book!"
"This book was the most
helpful and insightful of the 6 or 7 dog behavior books I've recently read.
The tips for changing both dog and person are right there with the behavior. I
was so impressed with it I bought a copy for both my adult children, one with
dogs already and the other about to adopt one for their family. Just a "make
sense" book and a must to read before getting a dog member of the family."
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Beyond
Obedience: Training With Awareness for You and Your Dog
(April
Frost and Rondi Lightmark, 1999) Beyond Obedience is a revolutionary new
training program for you and your dog from one of our country's foremost
animal advocates and holistic practitioners. The idea that your canine
companion is a fully emotional being and acutely sensitive to your changing
feelings and moods is the foundation of April Frost's original and highly
effective training program.
One of the most difficult aspects of training a dog is clearly communicating
your intentions. Beyond Obedience is the first book to work on the way you
communicate with your dog, providing you with the necessary tools to truly
understand how your dog's mind works and, therefore, how you can create an
effective and mutually satisfying relationship.
Drawing on her extensive experiences as an animal behaviorist, Frost teaches
you that training your dog should not be a tedious chore limited to exerting
physical and psychological control over an animal's drives, but instead an
enriching and spiritually fulfilling experience--gratifying for both human and
animal. Frost discusses such essential concepts as mutual respect,
unconditional love, mental and emotional discipline, and your expectations and
priorities. She shows you how the insights gained from working with your dog
can have positive, far-ranging effects on many areas of your life. Beyond
Obedience offers valuable insight into the emotional bonds that enrich the
lives of animals and their companions.
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How To Be the Leader of the Pack . . . and Have Your Dog Love You It (Patricia
B. McConnell, 1996) Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them
and provide boundaries without intimidation. This booklet clarifies how to
be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance.
If you want to be a natural leader to your pack and teach your dog that
being polite is fun, this book tells you how to do it in a peaceful, kind
way. The ideas and exercises in this booklet are based on the way dogs
communicate with each other, so they are highly effective and easy for
your dog to understand. An essential part of any canine library! |
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Rover,
Don't Roll Over: A Compassionate Training Guide for Dogs and Their People
(Jody Rosengarten, 2004) Imagine how easy dog training would be if your
dog could tell you exactly how to get the results you want. In ROVER,
DON’T ROLL OVER, professional dog trainer and behavioral therapist Jody
Rosengarten taps into our four-legged friends’ perspective to present new,
more realistic approaches to dog training. Does your dog insist on
sleeping on your bed? It’s okay—let him! Does your pup want to eat "people
food"? Don’t worry—go ahead! You don’t have to practice training with your
dog (at least not in any obvious way) and the words you choose to use
during training don’t matter—really! This pro-dog, anti-dogmatic manual
rejects the rigidity of traditional obedience classes in lieu of kinder,
gentler practices that encourage your dog’s natural joie de vivre. Written
for thinking dog lovers who want to better understand what makes their
companions tick, ROVER, DON’T ROLL OVER is for busy owners who want a
well-behaved dog, but don’t want to spend a lot of free time getting
there. Spoil your dog but teach her to listen too; this alternative guide
offers proven yet flexible training methods that honor human and canine
alike.
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Click for Joy! Questions and Answers From Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs
(Melissa Alexander, 2003) Melissa C. Alexander, moderator of the online
discussion forum ClickerSolutions, collects clear and accurate answers to over
one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential
reference. Click for Joy! is packed with information for experienced trainers
and newcomers alike, including: * positive, effective solutions to common
problems * practical instructions to train any behavior for fluency and
reliability * encouragement, advice, and success stories from clicker trainers
around the world * short-term and long-term consequences of controversial
training techniques * clear, easy-to-understand explanations of the science
underlying clicker training * glossary of clicker training terms and concepts
* easy-to-use cross-referencing and index. |
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Clicking With Your Dog: Step by Step in Pictures
(Peggy Tillman, 2001) Clicker Training: Step-by-Step In Pictures. Teach you
dog the friendly, easy way to sit to greet people, walk on a leash without
pulling, come when called, stay home alone quietly, find the right place to
"go" and play hide and seek and other fun games and tricks. Ms. Tillman
created and wrote Clicking With Your Dog for her dog training classes.
She realized her students needed a clearly written and illustrated book to
help them learn and share the fun of clicker training. Peggy drew on her
knowledge of making designs user-friendly to make her book fun and easy to
use. Peggy and her husband, a human factors/ergonomics engineer, have helped
design systems, machines, and environments so they are easy for people to use.
They have written two leading human factors/ergonomic books published by
McGraw-Hill. Peggy Tillman has a teaching credential and a behavioral
psychology degree and worked for many years as an elementary school teacher.
She found that clicker training fits exactly with her concept of how children
should be treated --- fairly, and with lots of opportunities to succeed. Peggy
went on to teach classes to pet owners, and in the process designed, wrote,
and illustrated this visual instruction book.
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Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs
(Karen Pryor, 2002) New EXPANDED edition!
"New to clicker training? then this is a "must read". Learn from this book how
training can be FUN, both for you and your dog!"
If you are curious about clicker training and want to give it a try, Getting
Started: Clicker Training for Dogs is the place to begin. Karen Pryor's
readabale, entertaining chapters introduce you to the why's and how's of
clicker training from choosing a treat and timing the click to training a
trick. Now in an expanded edition, Getting Started will introduce you to the
power of positive training for your new puppy or older dog. |
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Videotape |
Clicker Magic video, for training
dogs using the clicker program of command markers and positive reinforcement.
Available online at
www.dogwise.com or by calling
800-776-2665
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Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training
(Karen Pryor, 1985) Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet
in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it
will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use
reinforcement."--Karen Pryor.
Ms. Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training
and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied
to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells how to do it
without yelling threats, force, punishment, guilt trips--or shooting the dog.
8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior. The 10 laws
of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection
training." How to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes,
overeating or whatever, how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody
spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent. Plus. . .House training the
dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much more!
"In the course of becoming a renowned dolphin trainer, Karen Pryor learned
that positive reinforcement (the only kind useable with dolphins, who can't be
reached with leashes, bridles, fists, or yells) is even more potent that prior
scientific work had suggested. . .This new book looks like the very best on
the subject--a full-scale mind-changer."--Stewart Brand, The Coevolution
Quarterly
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The Other End of the Leash (Patricia B. McConnell,
2002) The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective
on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with
that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than
twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just
another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do
around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact
with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.
After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is
unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each
shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are
primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each
speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation.
The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your
voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once
you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog,
you’ll understand why much of what appears to be doggy-disobedience is simply
a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn
• How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask.
• Why “getting dominance” over your dog is a bad idea.
• Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble–and how to play with
your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble.
• How dogs and humans share personality types–and why most dogs want to live
with benevolent leaders rather than “alphawannabees!”
In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful
true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific
perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that
strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent
problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.
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The Dog Listener: A Noted Expert Tells You How to Communicate With Your Dog
for Willing Cooperation (Jan Fennell;
foreward by Monty Roberts, 2001) Jan Fennell's remarkable gifts have
earned her the nickname "the dog whisperer." Her unique knowledge of the
canine world and its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the
most desperate and troubled dogs to heel. This easy-to-follow guide to Jan's
simple techniques draws on her countless case histories of problem dogs --
from biters and barkers to bicycle chasers -- to show how we can bridge the
language barrier that separates man from his best friend.
The Dog Listener is a moving and inspiring story. Jan tells of the tragic
death that first led her to reassess conventional attitudes toward dogs. She
describes how she grew determined to find a more compassionate alternative to
standard "obedience" training techniques. Most important of all, she brings
the reader to an understanding of her method, one made all the more remarkable
by its simplicity. Her book will fascinate animal lovers and prove
indispensable to dog owners.
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The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions and Inner Lives of
Our Canine Companions
(Stanley Coren, 1995) How well to dogs understand language? Why can't
Rover read? Can you teach on old dog new tricks? How smart is your dog?
Psychologist Stanley Coren answers these questions and more in this
enlightening resource for dog owners, potential dog owners, and anyone who
loves a good dog story. In the best-selling tradition of The Hidden Life Of
Dogs and featured in national media from USA Today and Newsweek to "Charlie
Rose" and "Dateline NBC," The Intelligence Of Dogs is an absorbing read that
combines heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological
information and sections on how to: Choose a family dog. Read your dog's body
language. Test your dog's smarts. Understand the sophisticated language of the
bark. Tailor a training program for best results. And so much more.
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How
to Be Your Dog's Best Friend [revised and updated]
(The Monks of New Skete, 2002) How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, an
informal, friendly guide by The Monks of New Skete, is really two books in
one: a step-by-step training manual and a philosophical discussion of the
spiritual benefits of owning a dog. The Monks, who support their community
in upstate New York by breeding and training German shepherds, reveal a
profound devotion to all breeds in this detailed guide to every imaginable
aspect of dog ownership. They cover it all: naming the puppy, training
with eye contact and jingling keys, establishing the best sleeping
arrangements, even dealing with pet loneliness. Owners are advised to
think of themselves as the dog's alpha figure, to train with praise
instead of punishment, and to beware of becoming the dog's maid or
doorman. Throughout, the authors reflect on the deep spiritual connection
possible between humans and dogs. Generations of dogs have been trained
with the bestselling 1978 edition of this book. With this update, the
Monks are bound to gain many new fans--happy humans and obedient canines
alike. With modesty and generosity, the Monks offer an extensive list of
other helpful books about dogs, as well as a useful appendix of American
Kennel Club titles and terms. --Judy Fireman
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The
Dog Who Loved Too Much: Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs
(Nicholas H. Dodman, 1997) Do you have a problem pooch? What do you do
with a dog who attacks the telephone whenever it rings? Or one who chases
imaginary rabbits down imaginary holes? Or one who is terrified of
microblinds...or turns into Cujo every time company arrives?
In this warm, compassionate, entertaining, and very informative book, Dr.
Nicholas Dodman, one of the premier veterinary behaviorists in the
country, tells real-life stories from his practice that illustrate his
unique approach to correcting unwanted behaviors. By making key changes in
a dog's diet, exercise regime, environment, and training, Dr. Dodman has
been able to work wonders with even the most difficult problems. Utilizing
revolutionary discoveries in canine behaviorism and pharmacology, Dr.
Dodman has given hope and help to owners whose only previous options were
obedience schools, or if these failed--euthanasia. Whether you own a
problem dog or just want to better understand the complex, intelligent
mind of your canine companion, this is a book you won't want to miss.
Includes a section on fear of thunderstorms including potential underlying
causes, and treatments.
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Dogs
Behaving Badly: An A-To-Z Guide to Understanding and Curing Behavioral
Problems in Dogs
(Nicholas H. Dodman, 2000) A bestselling author, practicing
veterinarian--director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Tufts University
School of Veterinary Medicine, no less--and passionate animal advocate,
Dr. Nicholas Dodman's pioneering work in the field of animal psychology
has made him a favorite with admiring colleagues and "problem" pet owners
worldwide. His first two books, The Dog Who Loved Too Much and The Cat Who
Cried for Help, presented alternative treatments for undesirable pet
behavior that, prior to advancements in animal psychology, were treated
with severe training methods or, worst case, euthanasia. Now, in Dogs
Behaving Badly, Dodman addresses 26 of the most common canine behavior
problems and offers practical treatment plans that focus on understanding
what your dog is trying to communicate through his behavior--which,
according to Dodman, is the key to effectively treating our pets. Arranged
alphabetically and incorporating case studies as well as the most recent
discoveries made in animal psychology, this exceptional guide covers a
wide range of perplexing problems, including aggression, barking,
compulsive behavior, "X-Files" (unexplainable behavior), yawning, and
zoonosis (the transmittal of disease from dogs to humans). Also included
is a thorough appendix of behavioral modification techniques as well as
invaluable information on drug therapy and how to recognize when your dog
requires professional help. Informative and extremely practical--right
down to the easy-to-use A-to-Z reference format--Dogs Behaving Badly
proves that "when it comes to caring for man's best friend, Dr. Dodman is
the best friend we have." --Stefanie Hargreaves |
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The Fastidious Feline
(Patricia McConnell, 1996) [30 pg. booklet] Designed to both prevent
and treat litter box problems, this booklet can save you much unnecessary
heartache and keep your carpets smelling sweet. By designing a litter box
system the way your cats would, you can get them to want to go potty where
you want them to be going. Following the simple, step-by-step instructions
in this booklet can both prevent problems and treat even the serious cases
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The Metaphysical Cat: Tales of Cats and Their Humans
(Gerald Hausman, Loretta Hausman, 2001) If you're a cat lover, you may
already be convinced that they live in a world apart, stopping at home for
dinner and a nap as they travel lightly between dimensions. Gerald and Loretta
Hausman, whose animal books for children and adults exceed one million copies
in print, feel a special rapport with felines and have created a collection of
stories, anecdotes, insights, and reflections about the arcane side of cats.
The writings, cleverly shaped around the verses of 18th century English poet
Christopher Smart, deal with cats' psychic abilities, telepathic powers,
astral comings and goings, history and behavior, and relationships with the
inferior life forms who share their Earthly environment. In tale after tale,
the Hausmans reveal the supernatural, mystical, and metaphysical side of cats. |
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The Tribe of Tiger: Cats and Their Culture
(Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, 2001) From the plains of Africa to her very
own backyard, noted author and anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
explores the world of cats, both large and small in this classic bestseller.
Inspired by her own feline's instinct to hunt and supported by her studies
abroad, Thomas examines the life actions, as well as the similarities and
differences of these majestic creatures. Lions, tigers, pumas and housecats:
Her observations shed light on their social lives, thought processes, eating
habits, and communication techniques, and reveal how they survive and coexist
with each other and with humans.
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The
Character of Cats: The Origins, Intelligence, Behavior, and Stratagems of
Felis Silvestris Catus
(Stephen Budiansky, 2002) There are no seeing-eye cats, guard cats, or sled
cats-and for very good reason. Cats-as cat "owners" know-are intractably
independent, defying all rules about how and why animals become domesticated.
Now, in The Character of Cats, acclaimed author and scientist Stephen
Budiansky combines breakthrough scientific research, fascinating lore, and his
own infectious fondness for all things feline to elucidate the mysteries of
these amazing creatures.
Simultaneously adaptive and perverse, affectionate and suspicious, dependent
and aloof, cats are the least tamed and yet the most successful domestic
species. Drawing on new research into cat genetics, brain chemistry,
evolution, social behavior, and interaction with humans and fellow felines,
Budiansky has written the first scientifically based popular book to explore
exactly how and why cats are unique. Wide ranging, lively, and engaging, The
Character of Cats also covers the full spectrum of feline fact and lore, from
history to superstition, from hunting patterns to religious imagery, and from
sexual behavior to preferred colors.
Cats are not pets but fellow travelers, one foot in the parlor, one in the
wild, and we impose our fantasies and expectations on them at our peril. This
smart, wonderfully readable book finally gives cats their due.
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Think
Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat -- Not a Sour Puss
(Pam Johnson-Bennett, 2000) A popular cat expert and award-winning author of
four books on feline behavior reveals the key to a satisfying and rewarding
relationship with your cat.
Think it's impossible to train a cat? Think again! Yes, you can learn to
understand your cat. No, cats are not always aloof. No, they don't ruin
furniture out of spite. Most often feline "misbehavior" is the result of
owners not understanding their cat's needs. In this comprehensive book that
takes readers through every step of cat ownership, Pam Johnson-Bennett helps
you understand the instincts that determine feline behavior, positive and
negative. An authoritative resource for cat owners of all stripes, Think Like
a Cat covers everything from where to get a kitten to choosing a vet; from
basic health care to treating more serious medical problems; from selecting an
irresistible scratching post to avoiding litter box problems. A seasoned
therapist and former veterinary technician, Johnson-Bennett offers welcome
advice in a straightforward manner that will help cats--and their
owners--share a happy, healthy life together.
Johnson-Bennett's first book, Cat Love, was chosen by Cat Fancy magazine as
one of the best books ever published on cats.
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The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats: A Journey Into the Feline Heart
(Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, 2002) In the
hugely popular New York Times bestseller, Dogs Never Lie About Love,
provocative psychoanalyst Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson brilliantly navigated the
inner landscape of “man’s best friend.” Now he delves deep into the secretive,
playful world of cats, revealing emotions, debunking myths, and honoring the
feline’s evolution from solitary jungle creature to human companion.
Drawing from literature, history, animal behavioral research, and the
wonderful true stories of cat experts and cat lovers around the world, Jeffrey
Masson vividly explores the delights and mysteries of the feline heart. But at
the core of this remarkable book are Masson’s candid, often amusing
observations of his own five cats. Their mischievousness, aloofness, and
affection provide a way to examine emotions from contentment to jealousy, from
anger to love.
Consider the question: Are cats selfish? While human egocentricity is defined
by how little a person cares about others, the cat’s narcissism is not like
that at all. Cats may appear self-centered, but they watch us all the time,
taking us in. They see us; they notice us–a far cry from vanity.
Cats are curious, a trait that rarely kills them. On the contrary, it gives
them the chance to assess, in their own idiosyncratic way, whether we are
worthy of their attention. Cats are happy to be themselves. What they think of
us is a different question entirely. “We need cats to need us,” notes Masson,
“It unnerves us that they do not. However, if they do not need us, they
nonetheless seem to love us.”
The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats will captivate readers with its surprises and
insights, offering a new perspective on the deep connection shared by humans
and their feline friends. This is the book that Masson’s many fans and cat
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The Body Language and Emotion of Cats
(Myrna M. Milani, DVM, 1993) What does your cat really want when it rubs
up against your leg? Is it showing affection or aggression when it sucks a
hole in your favorite sweater? Why does it turn up its nose at the cat food
you bought on sale, settling only for the most expensive meal? Making use of
scientific evidence on animal consciousness, Dr. Milani shows how a thorough
understanding of feline anatomy, physiology, and behavior can lead to a warm
and lasting bond between cats and the people who love them. She also lets us
know what our responses to feline behavior tell the cat about us and our
emotions. The Body Language and Emotion of Cats is a fascinating guide to
understanding this enigmatic pet and provides a way to enrich and expand the
bond between owner and cat.
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Cat Be Good: A Commonsense Approach to Training Your Cat (Annie Bruce,
2000) "Cat Be Good" by cat owner/expert Annie Bruce is one of the most
thorough references on cat ownership available today. Years of experience in
foster caring abused and abandoned cats, teaching workshops on cat behavior
and being a consultant to frustrated cat owners have provided Annie with
myriad insights into the character and quirks of our furry friends. She
generously shares her knowledge in this well organized, down-to-earth guide to
owning cats.
Topics covered include everything from supplies to training (yes, cats can be
trained), litter box blues to traveling tips, shyness to scratching,
recommendations for a healthy diet and lifestyle, and much more. Gentle,
modern, inexpensive methods are taught for changing behavior. Annie also
provides help on dealing with the special problems associated with declawed
cats.
This 208-page book also features true stories and shopping lists, as well as
appendices describing maintenance schedules, cat activist organizations,
manufacturers of cat products, suggested reading, and even cute tricks you can
teach your cat. "Cat Be Good" is a must for all cat owners. |
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The
Cat Who Cried For Help: Attitudes, Emotions and Psychology of Cats (Nicholas Dodman,
1999) In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Nicholas Dodman does for
feline psychology what he did for canines in his widely acclaimed The Dog
Who Loved Too Much. Here he reveals the fascinating, and often
frustrating, mind of one of our most popular--and certainly most
independent--animal companions, and shows how we can coexist peacefully
with even the stubbornest of cats.
What do you do about a cat determined to tear your sofa to shreds? Or one
who gorges himself on your best running shoes . . . or attacks anyone who
dares to open the refrigerator door? Drawing on remarkable real-life
stories from his practice at the prestigious Tufts University School of
Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Dodman shares the unique, compassionate,
dramatically successful treatment programs that have given problem cats a
new lease on life . . . and their perplexed owners long-term solutions to
even the most intractable disorders.
As any cat owner knows, changing a cat's behavior can seem like an
impossible task. But contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained and
cured of irritating habits and undesirable behaviors. The Cat Who Cried
for Help shows how minor adjustments in diet, exercise regimen, and
environment can effect dramatic breakthroughs in resolving almost any
feline problem. From cat panic attacks to eating disorders, from litterbox
aversion to depression and a wide range of feline phobias, Dr. Dodman has
successfully treated and resolved these and many other heretofore
untreatable behaviors.
Inside, you'll meet Ashley, the boss-cat who literally bites the hand that
feeds him; Jonathan, the binge-eater; Rubles, the Abyssinian Jekyll and
Hyde, pussycat one minute, man-eating tiger the next; and Thomas, the cat
who cried for help--a little too loudly. Dr. Dodman's techniques are based
on the most up-to-date research in pharmacology and feline behaviorism.
Yet the primary objective of his treatments is to respect and protect the
qualities of independence and dignity fundamental to a cat's nature.
Including descriptions of symptoms, treatment options, and tips on
prevention, The Cat Who Cried for Help provides everything you need to
know to ensure both you and your feline friend a long, happy, and healthy
relationship. If you've ever wanted to better understand the nature of
this mysterious, enigmatic, and fascinating creature, Dr. Dodman's book
provides a penetrating look into the intriguing and intricate world of the
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Understanding and Training Your Cat or Kitten (H. Ellen Whiteley, 2002)
A practical guide for every cat owner and lover, covering the physical and
emotional needs of their pets. Winner of Cat Writers' Association "Best
Book Award" and Purina's "Kitten Care Award," this book reveals everything
you need to know about selecting a cat or kitten, ways cats
communicate--with each other and with people, exercise and grooming,
training, disease, and retraining or correcting the misbehaving cat. Color
cover with 16 black and white inside illustrations.
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101 Training Tips for Your Cat (Carin A. Smith, 1994) Train Cats? Yes,
it is possible, with expert help. Using new research that has revealed the
reasons for the fascinating natural behavior of cats, a veterinarian
explains in 101 Training Tips For You Cat the do's and don'ts of relating
to a cat, as well as the simple steps that will stop misbehavior quickly,
easily, and lovingly. A cat can learn to come, six, fetch, walk on a
leash, use a toilet, stop scratching furniture, and more. In short, a cat,
that most untrainable of creatures, can in fact be trained.
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Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems (Pam Johnson-Bennett,
1994) Johnson, a feline behavior consultant, details the causes of
and suggests solutions for such common cat problems as aggression,
abnormal eating habits, and litter box difficulties. Her approach is to
use techniques that work in harmony with cats' natural proclivities and
instincts. |
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Maverick Cats: Encounters With Feral Cats (Ellen Perry Berkeley, 1982)
Customer Reviews: [2002] "I . . .
bought [the book] right away based on a warm description of how loving a
cat could be, even moments after killing and gutting a grouse. Berkeley
does a wonderful job of showing that duality of cats, of how at once
they're incredibly close to us they are as well as being close to natural
hunting machines. Warmly written, funny and touching, she also fills out
the book with very well-researched scientific info on feral cats, and cat
populations. A must-read if you're a cat person and owner."
[2001] "This . . . [is] the only
book I found with information regarding a feral cat colony. The author's
experiences with the feral cats living around her Vermont home are a
delightful insight into the person/cat relationship, and her interest,
curiosity, and research regarding the realities of feral cat colonies is
incredibly useful to me, as a lay person is just starting to trap,
spay/neuter, and return strays and ferals in the Los Angeles area. A
must-read! --This text refers to the Paperback edition |
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Good Owners, Great Cats
(Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, 1995) Thinking of getting a cat?
Read this book! Brian Kilcommons, an animal trainer for more than 20
years, and Sarah Wilson have written a book addressing all aspects of
owning and caring for a cat. They explain the mechanics of cat ownership
in a way that encompasses the emotional care necessary for a happy
cat/owner relationship. In this lively, easy-to-read book (with a
marvelous collection of feline photographs), subjects include taking care
of a new kitten, raising a healthy cat, and understanding cat behavior.
Scattered throughout are short stories about notable cats and their
owners; one such story relates the account of Nermal, whose idea of fun
was sliding down the laundry chute. Asides throughout the book relate such
information as finding your lost cat, dealing with fleas, and choosing a
veterinarian. Also helpful are the "Frequently Asked Questions" at the end
of each chapter, which address those questions that one might not feel
comfortable asking in a large group ("My kitten likes to chase flies. Is
this okay?") Touted as "a guidebook for humans and their feline
companions," this book is a must-read for any cat owner.
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What Your Horse Wants You to Know: What Horses' Bad Behavior Means and How to
Correct It
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Improve Your Horse's Well-Being: A Step-By-Step Guide to Ttouch and Tteam
Training
(Linda Tellington-Jones, 1999) Reader comments:
"My horse trainer suggested
I look for material by Linda Tellington - Jones on Ttouch as she uses some of
her techniques and suggested it would be good to be consistent in handling. I
picked it up and started to read and couldn't put it down. I read the first
40+ pages and completed it the next day. Moreover I started using the
techniques the very next day on the horse and what a difference it makes. As a
first time adopter of a five year old range born and range matured Mustang
sometimes I feel I need a little help. Book is extremely helpful, diagrams are
useful and exceptionally well done. 5 *s+"
"This is an outstanding
book. Whether you are new to the Tteam system, or whether you have seen the
videos and attended clinics, this book offers clear, step by step directions,
with very helpful pictures. An extremely useful reference book. I have used
Tteam on lots of different horses and seen immediate and positive results.
This book gives very clear directions and instructions."
"This book is by far one
of the most comprehensive Tteam and Ttouch reference books. It shows you
closeup pictures of how to do the Ttouch and how they are beneficial. The
exercises are easy and anyone can do them. My horse was more attentive and
trusting within just a few days of doing these excercises. I recommend using
this book in conjunction with her video tapes. I sincerely recommend this book
for anyone who wants to enhance their relationship with their horse and make
it more of a partnership. It is fun for both of you."
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Getting
in Ttouch: Understand and Influence Your Horse's Personality
(Linda Tellington-Jones, 2001) Reader review:
"This focus of this book
studies a horse's physical characteristics as providing insight into a horse's
personality. Linda Tellington-Jones has complied information on over 1500
horses and in the process has noted some astounding connections between
physical traits and personalities. She presents separate sections analyzing a
horse's profile, muzzle, lips, ears, nostrils, eyes, chin, and jowls. Line
drawings illustrate the various shapes, positions, or placements these
features take. Linda then notes her observations for each physical type. For
example, she notes that horses with small, complex muzzles tend to be
"opinionated" and that "fine, fluted" ears usually mean the horse is
intelligent, but ones with tufts in their ears tend to be willfulness and
inflexible. After focusing on each feature, she has a section of horse
photographs to allow the reader to practice analyzing the entire package. She
includes her assessment of the horse's personality with each photograph.
Of course, while all of this made for interesting reading, I wasn't sure at
first if it really meant anything. I quickly found her observations all the
more fascinating when I started to take a hard look at the physical
characteristics of horses that I knew. I would run home from the barn to
compare the horses' physical features to the personality descriptions in the
book. By and large, she's right! The most uncanny part was her assessment of
horse personalities given particular or unusual facial swirls. The remainder
of the book goes into how a horse's conformation and health (and soreness) may
affect his personality. She concludes by briefly introducing her method of
equine massage called "Ttouch." (This was the least meaningful part of the
book for me.)
This book presents a very unique approach to understanding horses. It opens
the horse person's mind to allow for different personality types and adjust
how he or she may interact differently if the horse is withdrawn,
uncomplicated and steady or if the horse is anxious, clever and timid."
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Clicker
Training For Your Horse
(Alexandra Kurland, Karen Pryor, 2001) Here are what early readers are saying
about Clicker Training for Your Horse: "Alex's book will be the best
investment you ever made for your horse." "She is the only one that I know of
that has put so many words together with no put downs or negative comments
about other methods and styles." "It is the best book on horse training that
I've ever read. It was worth every dollar!" "Whether or not you are ready for
this, it is here, and it will be BIG." "This book is absolutely great. Somehow
I never have time to finish reading it - everybody wants to borrow it!" "The
first horse book I've ever seen where all the horses in the photographs look
happy." "My horses are all visibly happier in general. They work with purpose
and feel satisfied with the outcome as we do. It was a real eye-opener for my
family who is trying to understand clicker training. It is now a firm part of
our lives." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of
this title.
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Schooling
Problems Solved With NLP: Revolutionize Your Riding with Neuro-Linguistic
Programming
(Wendy Jago, 2001) Reader Review:
I was thrilled to see a book applying NLP to
schooling problems. This is a handsomely produced book--with many photos and
sketches of horse-riding. For those interested in horse-riding, I'd rate this
book with 5 stars.
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The Horse Behavior Problem Solver: Your Questions Answered
(Jessica Jahiel, PhD, April 2004) A compilation of Dr. Jahiel's Horse-Sense
newsletter articles, this is a must-have for every horse lover's bookshelf.
Dr. Jahiel is a highly respected author and authority on natural horsemanship.
Horses are big animals, and the humans who
work with and ride them are relatively puny. How do we get the proper conduct
from an uncooperative horse? How do we stop potentially dangerous behavior?
And, ultimately, how do we establish a healthy relationship between horse and
rider? Jahiel, an equine behaviorist and lecturer, answers these questions and
many more in this excellent guide to equine behavior modification. Drawn
extensively from the author's online newsletter Horse Sense, the information
is presented in a question-and-answer format divided into sections covering
specific aspects of horse conduct. Jahiel chooses questions to answer based on
their broad applicability and provides extensive answers based on a vast
knowledge of equine behavior, both innate (nature) and human-caused (nurture).
This comprehensive book is an excellent choice for inclusion in the equestrian
section, even for libraries with small collections
To find more books by her, click on the title above and at Amazon.com's site,
type in "Jessica Jahiel" in the search box. |
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The Man Who Listens to Horses
(Monty Roberts, 1998) Monty Roberts is, as they say, the real horse whisperer--even
if he does revile the last third of Nicholas Evans's romance. Yet Roberts also
makes clear from the start that listening and close attention have more to do
with gentling an animal than soi-disant whispering. As far as he's concerned,
silent communication can "effectively cross over the boundary between human
(the ultimate fight animal) and horse (the flight animal). Using their
language, their system of communication, I could create a strong bond of
trust. I would achieve cross-species communication." And achieve it he does.
After one short session, he has even the wildest stallion nickering with
ungulate abandon.
Roberts's descriptions of "joining up," as he calls it with horses--as well as
with the deer who cavort on his California farm like so many hyperintelligent
Bambis--are inspirational in the best sense of the word. Surprisingly, though,
it took him long years to persuade most of the humans in his life that pain
and punishment are not the way to go. Indeed, the author expends many a page
on past mistakes and disasters, familial and professional. Yet The Man Who
Listens to Horses remains a powerfully positive document--and not just for Mr.
Ed. Best of all, when it comes to his life's work, Roberts is far more
practical than mystical. Instead of portraying himself as Equus's messiah,
he'd rather share his hard-won knowledge. Having overcome years of rejection
and ridicule, the author is certainly not short in the self-esteem department,
as some passages in this book demonstrate. No matter. He always checks his ego
before entering the corral. --Kerry Fried --This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
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Horses
Don't Lie: What Horses Teach Us About Our Natural Capacity for Awareness,
Confidence, Courage and Trust
(Chris Irwin, Bob Weber, 2001) In Horses Don’t Lie, Chris Irwin, one of the
most successful horse whisperers in North America, shows us that horses have
much to teach us about ourselves when we strive to understand their behavior.
Based on more than twenty years of working with, training, and observing
horses, Irwin explains why trust and honesty are essential elements in
building relationships with horses, and why the sensitivity and awareness that
characterize a horse’s perception of the world are qualities we can use to
enrich our own lives. “A horse knows what you know,” Irwin reminds us, and in
Horses Don’t Lie his message is clear: Horses have a great deal to teach us
about how to communicate with empathy and patience—not only with them, but
also with each other.
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Horses
Don't Lie: The Magic of Horse Whispering
(Chris Irwin, 1998) This Canadian best seller is a fascinating commentary on
human-horse relationships. Irwin points out that trust and honesty are
essential elements in building relationships with horses. The sensitivity and
awareness that characterize a horse's perception of the world are qualities we
can use to enrich our lives. The underlying message is that horses have a
great deal to teach us about how to communicate with empathy and patience, not
only with animals, but with each other.
Reader Review:
This book really touched me. The way Chris Irwin describes so sincerely his
own experience and the life changing force horses had in his own life really
inspired me, and made me remember what my dreams are. Although I thought this
book would include more technical stuff, like how to aproach a horse, or how
to know what to do when he's angry or scared, in the end, I didn't miss it at
all. Why? Well, this book made me realize that the relationship you develop
with every horse is unique, and every single horse has its own stuff to teach
you. Loved the chapter about Etiquette... Even made me cry! Great book.
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She
Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch a Woman's Soul
(Mary D. Midkiff, Nancy Denison, 2002) From a renowned horsewoman and gifted
storyteller comes this groundbreaking new book that explores a powerful
relationship like no other: the magical kinship between women and horses.
Drawing from myth and literature, the author’s own experiences, and interviews
with countless women, we learn, through women’s deeply personal stories, how
horses enrich our lives and connect us to nature–making us readers of rhythm
and invisible signs, helping us harness our youthful sexuality, sharing the
“horsepower” we need to reach our dreams. And here we see how, for thousands
of years, the deep kinship between women and horses has connected us to our
most intimate feelings of delight, helped us learn to solve problems, and set
our creativity free.
From the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer to the fiction of Jane Austen to folktales
from around the world, She Flies Without Wings uses great literature and myth
to encompass a wide spectrum of beliefs and perspectives–and creates a true
celebration of speed, air, and the spectacular animal that connects us with
both.
Filled with the moving lessons–-about sensuality, commitment, power,
nurturance, and spirituality–women riders have known for centuries, written
with a loving hand by an expert equestrian, She Flies Without Wings is an
eloquent paean to a pairing that enlivened history, inspired literature, and
continues to enchant us all.
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Shy
Boy: The Horse That Came In From the Wild
(Monty Roberts, 2000) Celebrated as "the real horse whisperer," Monty Roberts
made his literary debut with The Man Who Listens to Horses--half
autobiography, half introductory lesson to "Equus," or the language of horses.
In Shy Boy, Roberts returns with the story of a wild mustang he captured and
domesticated using his renowned, nonviolent training technique. Beginning with
the stunning Cuyama Valley in California, where he tracked the young stallion
Shy Boy for three days, and moving on to the horse's gradual acclimation to
human contact, Roberts walks the reader through the slow, detailed process. In
the course of this equine odyssey, he stitches in inspiring anecdotes, as in
the case of Samantha, an ailing 12-year-old who used Monty's method: "She
saved a horse from an untimely end in a slaughterhouse and spared herself
further harm--and she had done it without ever raising a hand or even her
voice." However, the real credit for this book should probably go to the
photographer, Christopher Dydyk, whose 100 or so colorful glossies dominate
the book's 236 pages, with dazzling shots of the ranch, the range, and Monty
at work. With brilliant graphics and easy-to-read language, Shy Boy is ideal
for a young horse lover. --Rebekah Warren --This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
"To appreciate Shy
Boy," writes horse gentler Monty Roberts, "you must see him or his kind
running free and easy, in a wide open space." This compelling story, and the
breathtaking photographs that accompany it, offer a chance to do just that.
During a dramatic three-day ride across miles of high desert, Monty Roberts
used all his skill to connect with the little mustang he finally befriended.
In the year that followed, Shy Boy grew to love life on the farm, playfully
demanding attention, and becoming fascinated by children. After a year of
challenges and one frightening illness, the wild horse's exceptional spirit
earned the respect and admiration of his trainers. And, as a result of a
PBS-aired program based on his initial encounter with Roberts, Shy Boy gained
international fame.
Yet throughout this extraordinary year, Monty Roberts struggled with the
question, "Would Shy Boy rather be free?" With trepidation, he took Shy Boy
back to the wild to let him choose. The event, and its stunning conclusion,
are memorably captured in these magnificent photographs and in a story that is
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The
Parrot Problem Solver
(Barbara Heidenreich, 2005) When not properly trained and socialized, parrots
are prone to developing a number of behavioral problems, including aggression
and self-mutilation. Many owners face these problems and need guidance on
solving them. Barbara Heidenreich arms her readers with the information they
need to turn their pugilistic parrot into a feathered friend. Some of the
topics include: -Wild bird behavior and how it affects the bird/owner
relationship -The best and worst ways to modify pet bird behavior
-Understanding bird body language -Sidebars on the myths and misconceptions of
keeping pet parrots. She also covers addressing various types of aggression.
Barbara Heidenreich is a professional animal trainer and founder of Animal
Training and Consulting Services, which provides animal training workshops to
zoos and other wildlife facilities. She has written and lectured extensively
on the training of parrots. Heidenreich is the president elect of the
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Good
Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavior Problems in Companion Parrots
(Barbara Heidenreich, 2004) Training is a form of teaching. The subject learns
when the trainer positively reinforces or rewards each small step the subject
takes towards the desired behavior. In this book the author describes some
typical problem behavior scenarios then offers a step-by-step explanation of
how to address these problem behaviors using training techniques based on
positive reinforcement. Chapters include Preparing the Companion Parrot Owner,
Screaming, Biting, Bonding to One Person, Cage Bound Bird and Feather Picking.
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The
Click That Does The Trick: Trick Training Your Bird the Clicker Way
(Robin Deusch, 2005)
Robin Deutsch has over 20 years of professional bird
and training experience; she is also an authority on bird nutrition. Deutsch
is the author of The Healthy Bird Cookbook: A Lifesaving Nutritional Guide and
Recipe Collection, and her articles on bird training have appeared in Bird
Talk Magazine and the Pet Bird Report. She lives in Yelm, Washington, with her
husband, Stephen; two children; and an assortment of parrots.
If you think your parrot can't shoot a basket or bowl a strike, think again!
Using the information in The Click That Does the Trick, you'll be able to
train your bird to perform over 30 entertaining tricks, including shooting a
basket, bowling, roller-skating, waving, and more. Training your bird is not
only entertaining, but it actually helps build a better relationship between
the two of you. You'll spend more time together and come to know and trust
each other. And, both you and your bird will have fun. Training your bird
reduces his level of boredom and gets him mentally and physically active.
An autographed copy of this book can also be ordered from the author at
www.crittersonthings.com
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The
Beak Book: Understanding, Preventing, and Solving Aggression and Biting
Behaviors in Companion Parrots
(Sally Blanchard, 2002) As editor/publisher of the Companion Parrot Quarterly,
author of the Companion Parrot Handbook, and long time Parrot Psychology
columnist for Bird Talk magazine, Sally Blanchard is perhaps the best-known
and most highly respected name in the field of companion parrot information.
With her theory of Nurturing Guidance, Sally Blanchard provides parrot
caregivers with a logical, common sense, trust-building approach to
maintaining a positive relationship with companion parrots. The highly praised
Companion Parrot Handbook gives readers practical information about all
aspects of parrot behavior and care.
Book Description: It is unlikely that anyone who first brings a companion
parrot into his or her life has the idea that it will be a temporary
situation. Unfortunately many parrots do not stay in their homes because their
caregivers don't have the information they need to provide the behavioral
guidance that keeps them tame. With over thirty years of bird experience and
her theory of Nurturing Guidance, Sally Blanchard's practical advice shows you
why biting and aggression are actually the easiest behavioral problems to
understand, prevent, and solve. Sally Blanchard's long awaited Beak Book will
play an instrumental role in keeping reader's parrots in their homes
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Companion
Parrot Handbook
(Sally Blanchard, 1999)
The Companion Parrot Handbook is a remarkably
complete, up-to-date guide for the parrot owner, including information on
everything from the fundamentals of successful parrot keeping to valuable
advice on preventing and solving behavioral problems. A sampling of topics
covered include choosing a parrot, skills to teach a parrot, converting
parrots to a healthier diet, what to do if a parrot flies away, and how to
travel with a parrot. Ms. Blanchard provides excellent guidance, gained from
over 20 years as an avian behavior consultant, regarding basic behavioral
concepts and the methods that can be used to live long and happily with a
companion parrot. Specifically, her information and techniques serve to build
trust between parrots and their owners. Illustrations, done by both Sally
Blanchard and Jeff Riebe, serve to help create an exceptionally humorous and
insightful publication. This book is written so that it can be read in one of
two ways. It can be read from start to finish or used as a reference to look
up specific topics, such as "First Aid for Broken Blood Feathers", "Towel
Training", or "Excessive Screaming". It is a "must have" for anyone who has a
parrot in the home or who may be thinking of adopting a first parrot.
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Guide
to
Companion Parrot Behavior
(Mattie Sue Athan, 1999) Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior is chock full of
brilliant color photos, clear line drawings, and well explained,
easy-to-understand terms. There are sections covering the basics of most
parrot and parrot-type birds, from tiny parakeets to majestic macaws, and
every species in between. The book is stuffed with useful information that
will be helpful to both the first-time bird buyer and the experienced parrot
owner in the selection of a companion bird.
Chapters include "What is a Companion Parrot?" "Finding the Right Bird,"
"General Care and Other Considerations," "Behavioral Development," "Occasional
Behavioral Issues," and, one of my favorite sections, "Stories About Companion
Parrots." One part even covers what happens when a bonded parrot survives its
owner. There are many, many informative sections that are invaluable for
anyone who loves, and desires to learn more about, companion birds.
This is a well-written, comprehensive book that will provide hours of
entertainment and education.
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Guide
to A Well Behaved
Parrot
(Mattie Sue Athan, Michele Earle-Bridges, 1999) Updated explanations of
time-tested approaches to common parrot behavior problems such as screaming,
biting, and feather chewing. This revised second edition includes appropriate
care for the bird who spends the day alone, what to do when your bird flies
away, and a new section on disaster preparations. A long-time bestseller, this
attractive book also provides instructions for grooming, bathing,
communication, toys, and safe interactions with other pets and children.
With
its dozens of new full-color photos and detailed drawings, this book should be
considered half of a two part set including GUIDE TO COMPANION PARROT
BEHAVIOR, also by Mattie Sue Athan.
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The
Second-Hand Parrot
(Mattie Sue Athan, Dianalee Deter, 2002)
Two expert parrot owners
point out the pros and cons of adopting a bird that has had a previous owner.
All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated with color photos and
line art, and are filled with reliable, easy-to-understand information on pet
care. The many titles in this series show and tell pet owners how to care
for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, gerbils, hamsters, and virtually
every other animal that is kept as a pet. The books give advice on
purchasing and otherwise acquiring a pet, maintaining health care, housing,
proper feeding, and where applicable, grooming and training. Clear,
straightforward text comes with high-quality, full-color photos and
anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts.
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