1.
Series:
Around England with a Dog
Paperback
Lesley Choyce
9781771604512
$25.00
TRAVEL
Sep 27, 2022
The story of two seasoned and intrepid Canadian travellers, Lesley and Linda Choyce, who embark on a new adventure with their West Highland terrier, Kelty. Lesley Choyce is a 70-year-old year-round North Atlantic surfer, the godfather of transcendental wood-splitting, and the award-winning author of over 100 books. His wife, Linda, a former high school principal who has fearlessly commandeered knives from teenage malcontents, usually guides her husband away from quixotic quests, but she is fully on board for this one. As for Kelty, the couple...
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2.
Series:
Purr
The Science of Making Your Cat Happy
Hardcover
Zazie Todd
9781771648141
$32.95
PETS
May 03, 2022
?Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!??Dr. Sarah Ellis, coauthor of The Trainable Cat"Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."?Modern Cat Magazine We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn?t about buying them lots of things?it?s about finding out what matters to them. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat?s life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the science to b...
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3.
Series:
Muggins
The Life and Afterlife of a Canadian Canine War Hero
Paperback
Grant Hayter-Menzies
9781772033717
$22.95
HISTORY
Oct 19, 2021
The unusual and moving tale of Muggins, a famed fundraising dog who became a mascot of the Canadian Red Cross during the First World War.Born in 1913 in the home of a millionaire philanthropist, Muggins was a purebred Spitz, a sharp-eared, sharp-nosed, fluffy-tailed sort of dog most often seen in the lap of a lady of leisure. But Muggins defied the odds, rising to unlikely fame during the First World War, when he became Victoria, BC’s most diminutive fundraiser. He was taught to wander through downtown during the war with two change donation bo...
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4.
Series:
Rescue Dog Tales
The Story of Arthur and Sixteen Dogs Who Found Forever Homes
Paperback
Mikael Lindnord
9781771644228
$22.95
PETS
Apr 14, 2020
A moving, delightful collection of stories that celebrate the canine-human bond. In this heart-warming work, we reunite with the lovable rescue dog and subject of the cherished book Arthur as he settles into his new life abroad. As we follow Arthur’s ups and downs with his owner, author Mikael Lindnord, we also meet sixteen other rescue dogs, each with a surprising story of how they found their forever home. From Ecuador to America, Australia to the Yukon, and everywhere in between, remarkable canine encounters prove that dogs really are our be...
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5.
Series:
Adventures with Adoptable Dogs
An Instagram Guide for Animal Advocates
Paperback
Rachael Rodgers
9781771603799
$20.00
PETS
Apr 07, 2020
A unique gift and engaging resource for dog lovers of all types! Advocates for pet adoption—along with those who have already adopted a pet or are considering fostering one—are always interested in finding the best ways to gain positive exposure for the animals in their care in the most efficient, positive, and cost-effective way possible. By making engaging and thoughtful online posts, social media can provide this exposure for free!Featuring fun photos and descriptions of several silly, skeptical, sweet, and sometimes brilliant dogs encounter...
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6.
Series:
Wag
The Science of Making Your Dog Happy
Paperback
Zazie Todd
9781771643795
$26.95
PETS
Mar 10, 2020
“Zazie Todd does dogs the immeasurably good favor of taking their happiness seriously. Todd is dialed in to the science of dogs and a thoughtful trainer of dogs. Everything she writes about, you want to know. Wag is a welcome addition to the books geared to helping you help your dog.” —Alexandra Horowitz, author of Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond “If you care about your dog, you need this book. It's packed with insights from the latest canine science, and loads of advice about how you can give your dog the happiest life possib...
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7.
Series:
Arthur
The Dog who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home
Paperback
Mikael Lindnord
9781771644471
$22.95
PETS
Sep 04, 2018
A Sunday Times bestseller The epic true story of a man, a dog, and how they found each other. "[A] miraculous tale."—Washington Post "An incredible journey."—Daily Telegraph "A heroic and heartwarming story."—Forbes As seen on an ESPN SC Featured documentary When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he threw a scruffy but...
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8.
Series:
As A Dog Thinketh
Daily Words of Wisdom for Dog People
Paperback
Monique Anstee
9781771512374
$22.00
PETS
Dec 12, 2017
Daily reflections, guidance, and sound advice from a top trainer and competitor. Confused by your canine? Monique Anstee believes we have made dog training much too hard, when it really is very simple. Anstee teaches you to think differently, which will help you get out of your mind and into the moment. Monique Anstee trains dogs kindly, but effectively, and her clients love her for her honesty. Now, she has compiled a book of daily wisdom in which she shares her most deeply held values and philosophies, and her most sought-after lessons gleane...
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9.
Series:
In the Dog Kitchen
Great Snack Recipes for Your Dog
Paperback
Julie Van Rosendaal
9781771511056
$19.95
PETS
Oct 14, 2014
With 70 easy-to-follow recipes for healthy, homemade dog treats, this beautifully photographed book is an ideal gift for every dog lover.Our canine companions deserve the very best, so reward them with wholesome, homemade cookies. In this completely revised and updated edition of a well-loved favourite, you'll find more than 35 brand-new recipes, including grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and even vegetarian options. The cookbook also includes information about how to customize any of the recipes to suit your dog’s specific diet.Homemade do...
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10.
Series:
Lonesome
Memoirs of a Wilderness Dog
Special edition
Hardcover
Chris Czajkowski
9781771511025
$19.95
PETS
Oct 14, 2014
Canada’s most opinionated dog is reunited with her adoring readers in this handsome tenth-anniversary edition of TouchWood Editions’ bestselling title.It was ten years ago that this charming book first stole the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Written from the point of view of Lonesome, a lovable dog of great intellect and character, Lonesome regales the reader with tales and observations of life in the wild.Named after the remote Lonesome Lake in British Columbia’s Tweedsmuir Park, Lonesome was a first-rate companion to her human—obedient, ma...
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11.
Series: Amazing Stories
Great Dog Stories
Heartwarming Tales of Remarkable Dogs
Paperback
Roxanne Willems Snopek
9781926613970
$9.95
PETS
Aug 15, 2011
From small mixed-breed pets to devoted work partners performing life-saving duties, dogs are remarkable and versatile creatures, and they enrich our lives immeasurably. Roxanne Willems Snopek shares 11 moving stories that illustrate the bonds between exceptional dogs and their owners. A service dog named Zephyr changes the life of celebrated children’s author Jean Little. Mojo, an aging black Labrador retriever, gives the gift of courage to a cancer-stricken young boy. A woman who rescues unwanted and abused dogs is herself saved by a pair of b...
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12.
Series:
Great Cat Stories
Memorable Tales of Remarkable Cats
Paperback
Roxanne Willems Snopek
9781926613963
$9.95
PETS
Feb 15, 2011
Cats have fascinated and delighted humankind for millennia. Mysterious and enchanting or affectionate and playful, they immeasurably enrich the lives of their human companions. In this collection of stories about exceptional cats, Roxanne Willems Snopek explores the loving relationship between cats and their people. A dedicated woman founds an organization to care for feral cats on the cold, hostile streets of Saskatoon. A clever cat becomes a famous columnist, with just a little help from his writer-owner. A stray cat moves into a Vancouver ho...
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13.
Series: Amazing Stories
Rescue Dogs
Crime and Rescue Canines in the Canadian Rockies
Paperback
Dale Portman
9781894974783
$9.95
NATURE
Jun 22, 2009
These stories of crime and rescue, by retired park warden and dog trainer Dale Portman, highlight the vital role dogs play in saving lives, upholding the law and recovering bodies. Portman describes the escapades of Canadian Rockies park warden Alfie Burstrom and his canine partner, Ginger—the first certified avalanche search team in North America—as well as his own adventures tracking down criminals and missing persons with his German shepherd, Sam. Reading these stories of working dogs will give you a new appreciation of the important roles t...
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15.
Series: Amazing Stories
More Great Cat Stories
Incredible Tales About Exceptional Cats
Paperback
Roxanne Willems Snopek
9781894974554
$9.95
PETS
Oct 01, 2008
The bond between cats and their people comes to the fore in these charming true stories. Cinders shows her young owner that she is more than her fears and insecurities. Mr. Morris' love of people makes him a winner as a therapy cat. A stray named Kitty finds a new owner and gives him a reason to live. Poignant and heartwarming, these stories will be cherished by cat lovers of all ages.
16.
Series:
Purr
The Science of Making Your Cat Happy
Paperback
Zazie Todd
9781778400797
$26.95
PETS
Jun 06, 2023
"Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"―Dr. Sarah Ellis, coauthor of The Trainable Cat"Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."―Modern Cat Magazine We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things―it's about finding out what matters to them. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the science to b...
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