Pets

Dean Koontz thought he had everything he needed. A novelist for nearly forty years, with more than twenty #1 New York Times bestsellers to his credit , his career was thriving. He had been married to his high school sweetheart, Gerda, since the age of twenty, and together they had forged a happy life for themselves in their Southern California home. It was the picture of peace and contentment. Then along came Trixie. Dean had been researching his novel Midnight - a book which includes a service dog named Moose - when he came across Canine Companions for Independence. Never having had a pet, the last thing he was looking to do was adopt a dog...but that's what happened a few years later when a beautiful golden retriever named Trixie was retired from CCI service because of an elbow injury - and that put her in need of a home of her own. Once in Dean and Gerda's home, Trixie very quickly found a way into their hearts. A Big Little Life tells the story of unexpectedly falling in love with a dog in middle age. It details Trixie's life with Dean and Gerda, the tremendous impact she had on them, and the things she taught them along the way. A lively and joyful read, it presents Trixie in all her complicated glory - her smarts, her lack of vanity, and her uncanny knack for living in the present. A powerful tribute to a beautiful friend, A Big Little Life will remind readers everywhere that the love of our canine best friends is a love that lasts more than a lifetime. more...

Price: $18.99

My goal is to someday be the person my dog thinks I am. —Anonymous. Bestselling author Dean Koontz says that his dog, Trixie, changed his life and made him a better, happier person. A 68-pound dog who lived close to the ground, Trixie certainly did cast a long shadow. She first became known outside of her own house (dog-house, that is) as a guest blogger on Dean’s website, signing off every entry Life is Good, Bliss to You. Now, in this warm and funny book—as told to Dean Koontz—Trixie once again shares her inspiring outlook on life and reveals the eight steps that anyone can take to achieve not merely happiness, but bliss. Packed with dog wisdom, both poignant and funny, this charming and heartfelt book gives the reader much food for thought--which might not be as tasty as a bowl of kibble but is nonetheless nourishing. more...

Price: $12.95

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