Trick Training for Horses: Fun Ways to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Horse

Robert Killick

Collins Need to Know? Dog Breeds

Choosing the right dog is an important decision for the happiness of pet and owner alike. This extensive guide covers every major dog breed and provides detailed analyses of each dog's character and temperament, appearance, health, hereditary problems, and ease of training. Packed with essential information, this handy reference is ideal for current or prospective owners.

Richard Surman

Cathedral Cats

Leigh Brill

A Dog Named Slugger

The true life story of a dog who changed everything for one woman. For the first time in my life, I didn't need to pretend, I didn't need to be tough: I only needed to be honest. "I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I'm not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff, sometimes it's hard to just bend down and get it." I waited anxiously for the interviewer's response. She smiled. "It sounds like a service dog could be great for you." So began Leigh Brill's journey toward independence and confidence, all thanks to a trained companion dog named Slugger. The struggling college student and the Labrador with a "a coat like sunshine" and a tail that never stopped wagging became an instant team. Together, they transformed a challenge into a triumph. Together, they inspired and educated everyone they met. Now, Leigh honors her friend with the story of their life, together.