Publisher description:
The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants is a delightful little tome of true stories told from the sensitive viewpoint of musician Laurie Conrad.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
An interesting collection of stories and anecdotes for anyone who has ever wondered if their pet has a spiritual side. The author so clearly feels that there is more to animals than meets the eye and it is hard not to hope that she's right.

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Does your cat's behaviour drive you crazy? Understanding your cat's thoughts can be a key to your cat's misbehaviour. Using real cases, stressing positive approaches over punishment, the author shows how to use interactive toys to correct behaviour problems, and repair the cat/owner relationship.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
An entertaining look at cat behaviour problems and ways to solve them.

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What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures, by respected animal behaviorist and therapist Diana L. Guerrero, explains how humans can learn—from animals—new ways to tap into their own spiritual nature. In the book, she explores how domesticated and wild creatures have the ability to inspire, and defines different levels of personal growth vividly embodied by animal models.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
Review coming soon

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Fun training with toys, treats, lures and rewards. Dog training from the dog's point of view. A comprehensive guide to raising an happy, confident and well behaved dog. Easy, enjoyable, dog-friendly training methods for puppydogs of all ages an breeds. To teach a new dog old tricks (such as basic manners) or to teach older dogs something new.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
The essential guide to having a well-behaved dog using fun and gentle methods. Another one that all dog owners should read.

Publisher description:
"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.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
All the basics of clicker training by the person who has done the most to popularise the technique in recent years.

Publisher description:
Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioural 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.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
The original guide to training through positive re-inforcement. Not solely about dogs, but the principles can be applied to dogs, cats or even your spouse.

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How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behaviour and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviours. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
A readable introduction to the science behind dog training. Can be technical in places. You don't need to know quite this much detail to train your dog, but if you have an interest in why techniques work, this is the book for you.

Publisher description:
The Culture Clash is special. Written in Jean's inimitably informal yet precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller. 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.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
A great, easy to read, entertaining introduction to understanding how your dog thinks. A must for every new (or old) dog owner.

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A guide to improving relations with your pet. This book demonstrates that the average house dog can differentiate up to 140 words, and explores the limits of a dog's language while charting the possibilities.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
A great way to understand more of what your dog is trying to say and an interesting read too.

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Arguments that animals possess an emotional life are often dismissed as sentimental anthropomorphism. This book challenges that notion by proposing that the objective scientific evidence for human emotions is all but non-existent. Thus, if the whole of our human psychological understanding rests on reflective inferences, why are the same criteria considered invalid for animals?

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Humans have lived with cats for thousands of years, and there are now more cats kept in western households than any other animal. Cherished as companions, valued as rodent catchers, their enigmatic behaviour has intrigued and bewildered us for generations. Whilst accepting the comforts of human homes, cats do seem to 'walk by themselves'. Although loved for their independence and self-reliance, myths and fables surround them, leaving them open to persecution and misunderstanding. Covering all types of cats from pampered pets to feral hunters, this completely revised new edition of The Domestic Cat shows how cats live and behave in a variety of circumstances and surroundings. With new chapters on welfare issues, and cat-cat communication, this volume penetrates the enigma that is Felis catus, sorting fact from fiction, and helping both the general reader and the specialist in animal behaviour or veterinary science to understand what cats really are.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
A fascinating book, bringing together all the latest research into why cats behave the way they do. Perhaps a little scientific, but if you really want to get to the heart of the subject I thoroughly recommend this book.

Publisher description:
In this book you will discover a new way to communicate with your cat. Clicker training is a method of training without using punishment, pain or fear. It uses all-positive clicks and treats to help your cat learn. It's easy for you and fun for your cat. This is the answer for all pet owners who want a well-behaved feline companion.

Review from Jocelyn Toner:
An excellent and readable introduction to clicker training your cat, with a list of useful website addresses.