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Advantages: Has a picture about a parrot
Disadvantages: I killed my neighbours parrot because of it

...that was too late.. Guide to owning a parrot teaches about how to own your parrot, not how to get the perfect headshot whilst its in mid flight. I beg of you, learn my lesson and do not buy this book. However if you want to kill parrots i would reccommend this book ... Read review

Advantages: Colourful,informative guide ideal new comers
Disadvantages: may cover basic things for experienced owners

I own a Caique and an Amazon and purchased this book as the Caique is not a well behaved bird! I found it useful in basic tips and why and how they behave like they do, from topics like playing with your parrot to disciplining it. It's a good grounding in parrot ownership, particularly for new owners with maybe young parrots? My Amazon is an old grouch so wasn't much use to him at 25 years old but it has helped with my Caique who is a bit younger ...
...I have learnt what to do with him from this book. The pictures are very good and informative and all in all it is a good book although not all sections will be relevant to all birds and their owners! Stil, I would advise to buy this above others!!!!!!!! ... Read review

Advantages: Very funny! Well written, easy read!
Disadvantages: Mascara stained cheeks at the end!

...my head the situations that Marley got himself into. I would recommend this to any dog owner or dog lover, although i'm sure that many other people would also find this a very enjoyable read. It was very easy to read and follow and very entertaining! Marley is a very loveable character and the fact that it is a true story just makes it all the more interesting. As funny as the start of the book is, the end is equally sad. I found myself crying ... Read review

Advantages: Jam packed with information, tips and brilliant advice
Disadvantages: None

Title - The Perfect Puppy Author - Gwen Bailey Price - £12.99 This book is a must have for anyone thinking about buying a puppy or already owning one, The Perfect Puppy was recommended to me by my dogs breeder when I bought her and it is full of very useful information. I have a few other dog training books but this is the one I keep referring to, since buying this book I havent opened my others. The author of this book, Gwen Bailey, is the Dog ...
...and knows her stuff. The contents are divided into 19 chapters starting with a bit of advice on choosing your puppy, the most popular breeds and their needs, some advice on whether to buy from working or show stock, and what to look out for in a breeder. Next the author tells you how to read your puppys body language etc. Their is also some information on dogs abilities, their sense of smell, eyesite and how sensitive to sound they are. There is ... Read review

Advantages: Throughly entertaining read.
Disadvantages: Sad ending.

I received this book as a gift what with being dog mad and what an absolute treat of a gift. This book had me laughing and crying from the off, more so because virtually every page struck a chord and reminded me of my own much loved dogs past and present. The book tells the story of John Grogan in an autobiographical fashion centered around his experiences living with a completely mad but completely adorable Labrador trawling through adorable puppy, ...
...have ever had your own dog this book will fill you with joy and if not this book will make you want to go out and get a puppy. Highly recommended. Costs £7.99 according to back cover price guide and I understand that a children's version is also available. ... Read review