Pets

Does your dog respond to hand gestures or facial signals? Can he perform tricks both inside and outside? You’re sure that your dog is much smarter than the one next door, so here’s your chance to prove it with Test Your Dog’s IQ. Use these quizzes and experiments to gauge your pet’s communication skills,... [READ MORE]

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You know your dog can sit, fetch, and roll over, but can he respond to “fetch” commands in multiple languages? What about rolling dice? Help you play Sudoku? Recognize Mozart? From the author of Test Your Dog’s IQ Genius Edition comes a brand-new spin on how to recognize your pet’s potential—only this... [READ MORE]

In 2007, Mary Eldergill, a volunteer member of Amigos de Los Animales (Friends of the Animals), discovered a group of newborn puppies on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico. Mary rescued and rehabilitated them and, three months later, they flew to Newark, New Jersey, to be placed in their forever homes. Jean... [READ MORE]

A game warden’s journey from the woods of Maine to the swamps of New Orleans. When Roger Guay’s father died in a tragic fishing accident, a kind game warden helped him through the loss. Inspired by this experience, as well as his love of the outdoors, Guay became a game warden and certified K9 handler,... [READ MORE]

You know your can is independent, intelligent, and always lands on his feet, but can he play you like a fiddle for human food? How about work a remote control? Or fend off uninvited relatives? A brilliant follow-up to Test Your Cat’s IQ, Test Your Cat's IQ Genius Edition presents a brand-new spin on... [READ MORE]

Tracing the History of the Oldest Breed of Dog In 1992, two Russian movie makers left a cryptic note for New Mexican writer Stephen Bodio at his local bar. It led him to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where he saw a film about the ancient breed of Central Asian sighthounds known as tazis. He would end up... [READ MORE]

This authoritative discussion of horses’ psychological and emotional needs will change your perception of human-horse interaction forever. Author Lesley Skipper asserts that a new perception of horses as thinking, feeling creatures is not a matter of sentimentality, but of ethical responsibility. Skipper... [READ MORE]

Chickens are fun, useful, and easy to keep. If you have ever considered raising your own backyard flock, The Illustrated Guide to Chickens is the book for you! It offers practical advice and contains all the information you need to choose from one of the 100 most familiar breeds of chicken in North America... [READ MORE]

Does your cat come when you call, make sounds upon request, play fetch, or open doors? Thousands of cat owners may swear that their felines are, in fact, too smart to perform on command, but if you want to measure your pet’s intelligence anyway, this is the book for you. These short, easy quizzes are... [READ MORE]