Books like Conure by Julie R. Mancini

Irene Pepperberg’s decades‑long partnership with the remarkable African Grey parrot Alex unveiled astonishing evidence of animal language, cognition, and deep emotional bonds.

Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet A cherished pet gives you boundless, unconditional love and occupies a special place in your routine, your home, and your heart. When your pet dies, that warm, special place becomes a sad, empty space. This book helps you understand: The grieving process, including typical stages of grief and techniques for coping Grieving for a missing pet, one you had to give up because of a change in life situation, and other difficult circumstances Children and the death of a pet Euthanasia, including important considerations Religion and the death of a pet, with articles by various religious leaders Aftercare facilities, including an extensive index of pet cemeteries, crematories, and memorial gardens The Loss of a Pet, Third Edition has new expanded information, is filled with practical suggestions, resources, and most importantly, compassion and understanding. This important book helps you cope and reassures you that you are not alone.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! An illustrated look at colors and breeds The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated Advice on selecting a guinea pig Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig

Features new full-color photos and online resources Train, care for, and have fun with your horse If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, as well as new information on various equine conditions, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy - and take your riding skills to the next level. Discover how to Select the right horse for you Feed, groom, and handle your horse Recognize common horse ailments Have fun in the saddle Get involved in equestrian competitions

A story of a boy and his dog, set in a small Mississippi town, with a classic tale of childhood and small-town America. It has been adapted into a major motion picture and is considered a classic in children's literature.

"Birds are my passion," says Joanna Burger, "but parrots are my weakness." Fifteen years ago, when se adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-six year old parrot named Tiko, she entered on of the most complex relationships of her life.Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burger's home, Tiko gradually warmed as she carefully persuaded him of her good intentions. Eventually he courted her, building nests inside household furniture during mating season and trying to coax her into them. He nursed her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, regularly preening each strand of hair on the pillow as she slept. For a while he even fought her husband for her attentions, but eventually theirs became a relationship of deep mutual trust.The Parrot Who Owns Me is also the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular (America's third most commonly owned pet, after cats and dogs). Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Joanna Burger's work -- not only about parrots, but about what it means to be human.By turns delightful, hilarious, touching, and enlightening, The Parrot Who Owns Me introduces us to an unforgettable bird and his human companion, whose friendships tells us much about ourselves.

KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED! By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable--behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends, Parrot Tricks covers: Techniques to use during the "get acquainted" period Setting up a training area and using food as a training tool Training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues Necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay The basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks Simple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow Tricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups Advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard Innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities Chaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox Verbalizations and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method Directions for making simple props With this book, patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your parrot to jump through hoops for you--literally!