With their contagious playfulness and loving nature, dogs make wonderful family pets. Training and caring for dogs, however, requires a lot of responsibility and patience. Designed as an introductory guide for children and their parents, Your Puppy, Your Dog covers all aspects of dog ownership in clear and accessible language. Pat Storer provides expert advice on selecting the best breeds, training techniques, veterinary appointments, feeding, grooming,...

"After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back"--

A boy tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways he would take proper care of it if he had one.

Almost everyone has had a moment when they've felt a connection to an animal. Animal communicator Marta Williams says this is the basis of animal communication and it's a skill anyone can develop. Williams's background as a scientist informs her logical step-by-step approach to learning the "language" of animals - a process combining mental imagery, visualization, deep listening, and tuning in to one's intuition. Practical advice and proven techniques...

Discusses the characteristics of different varieties of hamsters and provides information on selection, feeding, housing, breeding, health care, and other aspects of keeping them as pets.

In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner Derek wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek's lives forever. It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and Derek had actually signed on to raise a full-sized commercial...

When Freddy's mother finally allows him to bring Harold, the class hamster, home for the weekend, Freddy has his hands full making sure that Harold does not escape.

An illustrated, step-by-step guide, to choosing and caring for a pet turtle.

"Join house pets Bella the cat, Bagel the dog, and the always-feisty Alvin the parrot, for another fun and fact-filled afternoon in front of the TV screen watching their favorite show: Pets! ! When these three buddies are on the couch and the remote control's within reach, it's always a madcap and memorable time! Come hang out with Pets! Cast: Simon Hill."--

Introduces pet care for hamsters, including such topics as feeding, grooming, playing, and health.