A Language Course for Humans

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2007

For anyone who owns a cat or is considering moving in with one Get to know your cat and learn to encourage good behaviour with this in depth guide to cat conduct from the UK’s No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Have you ever wondered why cats scratch the furniture, or dig up houseplants (and how you can stop them)? Pick up practical solutions to unwanted behaviours, using easy-to-follow techniques. Find out how they play, what gets them angry and how they protect their territory. Explore cat senses, grooming, eating and exercise and find out how your pet is communicating to you through its body language and habits. Learn to spot what sort of cat a kitten will grow into and make sure you choose the right temperament to suit you. The purrfect guide to understanding your cat.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2006

For anyone considering buying a cat, or whose home is already run by one! Discover everything you need to know about cats in this comprehensive guide from the UK’s No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Meet sixty breeds, from the Manx to the Japanese Bobtail, and learn how to identify the characteristics that make each one special. Make sure you know how to look after your purrfect friend with tips and advice on preparing for a new arrival, feeding, grooming, training, nutrition, first aid and preventative care. Plus, find out how cats and humans have lived together throughout history and how looking after a cat can help you live longer.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2006

Showing you what others only tell you. Covers the history of dogs from their wild origins to their role as house pets and working dogs. Features specially commissioned photography and information on identifying breeds, from toy poodles to Irish wolfhounds, plus expert guidance on behavior, training, health, and grooming. This is the one-stop guide to your canine companion.

A training guide for humans

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2006

Based on expert research and a specially commissioned veterinary survey, bestselling pet author Dr. Bruce Fogle offers insight into all aspects of your dog’s behavior.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2004

Have the best behaved pooch in the park with this handy guide, packed with information to take you through the practical necessities of training your dog. From house training to the more advanced stages of retrieval, bark control and heel work, this pocket sized book is the perfect introduction to doggy discipline.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2003

Breaks down dog training into 101 easy-to-grasp tips and gives quick answers to all your questions.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2003

Everything you have ever wanted to know about your dog, written by the world’s best-selling practising vet, Dr. Bruce Fogle.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2003

This title offers all-round information on how to look after your cat. In clear, accessible text, the author details all aspects of a cat’s nature and needs, and explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. A fully illustrated section on cat breeds helps you to choose a suitable breed for your circumstances and there is information on healthcare and training, including bringing a kitten home and caring for an older cat. Dr. Fogle also describes the major feline disorders and diseases, and offers advice on nutrition, grooming and first aid. For quick reference, there are checklists to help you diagnose what is wrong if your cat becomes ill.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

A fully-illustrated home reference to every aspect of canine health. The expert, yet accessible advice is practical in nature, giving information on how to look after your dog, from raising a puppy to old age. All medical information has been authenticated by a team of veterinary specialists, with user-friendly diagnostic charts, anatomical diagrams and feature boxes to enable you to interpret symptoms quickly. There are essential first-aid techniques for all emergencies, from burns to poisoning and authoritative coverage of canine disorders and diseases.

In association with the RSPCA

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

This guide provides instant answers to your cat’s symptoms, through easy-to-follow diagnostic charts and reassuring practical advice covering both heathcare and first aid emergencies.

In association with the RSPCA

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

Provides instant answers to your dog’s symptoms, through easy-to-follow diagnositc charts and reassuring practical advice, combining both healthcare and first aid emergencies.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

This photographic reference contains over 280 pedigree cat portraits, each accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours. It should be suitable for every would-be purchaser of a pedigree cat.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

Contains over 1000 pedigree dog portraits, each accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours. A compact guide for every would-be purchaser of a pedigree dog.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2001

A comprehensive RSPCA-approved programme that covers all aspects of dog training – from house-training a puppy through to introducing your dog to advanced training routines. 26 new training techniques are explained by means of photographic step-by-step sequences including a new chapter focusing on more advanced training techniques.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2007

With detailed descriptions of more than 400 breeds and varieties of dog from around the world, an entertaining look at canines throughout history, and invaluable practical advice, this guide is a comprehensive exploration of the dog world. Specially-commissioned, full-colour photographs bring to life the variety of the canine community. In these pages, you will find not only familiar breeds such as the Labrador Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier, but also rarities such as the Corded Poodle and the Prazsky Krysavik (the world’s smallest dog), as well as new breeds like the Labradoodle and the Cockerpoo. Each portrait is accompanied by an authoritative “biography” of the breed, including its place of origin, historical development, main physical features, and temperament. From how dogs evolved from wolves, through the story of their domestication by early humans, to their roles today as comforting friends, workers, and companions in sports, Bruce Fogle illuminates why dogs have achieved their place of honour in the human community. He traces the special position of canines in human history, as well as presenting essential practical information on selecting and caring for a dog. His thorough discussions of canine anatomy (enhanced with diagrams and photographs), behaviour, and psychology offer insights into dog’s learning patterns, their “self-images”, and their varied styles of communication.

Portraits of Over 70 Pedigrees

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2000

Intended for a would-be purchaser of a pedigree cat, this is a pocket-sized photographic guide to the feline world written by an authority on cat behaviour and veterinary care. It provides over 280 pedigree cat portraits which are accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2000

The most comprehensive, illustrated guide to canine breeds, featuring full-color profiles that bring the canine community to life. Whether you’re thinking about acquiring a purebred dog or cat, already own one, or if you’re just fascinated by these animals in all their amazing variety, Dogs is the ultimate in-depth reference guide to these pedigree pets. Compiled and written by practicing vet Dr. Bruce Fogle, the world’s best-selling author on pet care, behavior and training, this pocket-sized guide includes full profiles of dog breeds. Each profile features fabulous full-color photos of breed examples accompanied by full information about the breed, including all the key facts potential owners show know, from place of origin and physical features to temperament and trainability.

Dog Breed Handbooks

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1999

Essential references for dog owners-now in paperback. A complete illustrated guide to the history, temperament, and physical characteristics of each breed, this handy paperback series includes full profiles on cocker spaniels, dachshunds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and poodles. Each volume also has expert advice on every aspect of dog care, including day-to-day well-being, behavior issues, training, grooming, health, and exercise.

Dog Breed Handbooks

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1999

Essential references for dog owners-now in paperback. A complete illustrated guide to the history, temperament, and physical characteristics of each breed, this handy paperback series includes full profiles on cocker spaniels, dachshunds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and poodles. Each volume also has expert advice on every aspect of dog care, including day-to-day well-being, behavior issues, training, grooming, health, and exercise.

Dog Breed Handbooks

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1999

Essential references for dog owners -now in paperback. A complete illustrated guide to the history, temperament, and physical characteristics of each breed, this handy paperback series includes full profiles on cocker spaniels, dachshunds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and poodles. Each volume also has expert advice on every aspect of dog care, including day-to-day well-being, behavior issues, training, grooming, health, and exercise.