OGP - Pets

advance information

Dog Hair Spruce

Taking inspiration from celebrities past and present, 75 brave dogs model both classic and cutting edge hairstyles for your amusement and enjoyment.

SALES AND MARKETING POINTS Delve into the hair-raising delights of man's best friend with this fun look at canine coiffeurs – from super cute to super silly, iconic hairstyles of the last century are recreated 'doggy style'.

A hilarious insight into the ongoing aesthetic similarities between us and our pets – the perfect gift for dog lovers and fans of the absurd.

Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9781846014093 Price: £7.99 New Title

Binding HB Size 194 x 142 mm, 51⁄2 x 71⁄2 inches Extent 96 Words 5000 Illustrations 75 colour photographs Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WZG; WNGD; WH

THE BOOK Take yourself on a journey through the highs and lows of doggy hairdos, including mullets, perms, sleek bouncy locks and mohicans.

Dog Hair has 75 of the most cutting edge styles - feel inspired and pamper your pooch. Whether you have a spaniel, a poodle or a mongrel, your furry friend will love their makeover.

Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk

Also published by Spruce Mutt Munchies 9781846013829

Spruce is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY

pets

What Your Cat Wants

hamlyn

7 key skills of a perfect cat owner Francesca Riccomini

The seven key skills of a perfect cat owner.

SALES AND MARKETING POINTS • The UK petcare industry is a booming market, worth £2 billion a year.

• In the UK approximately 1 in 3 people own a cat.

• Unlike other cat care books this book concentrates on the owner and his skills rather than the cat.

THE BOOK

Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9780600624622 Price: £9.99 New Title

Binding HB PLC/JKT Size 230 x 160 mm, 6 x 9 inches Extent 96 Words 25000 Illustrations 250 Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WNG; WNGC Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk

This indispensable guide has practical advice on all aspects of cat ownership. What Your Cat Wants acknowledges that you and your feline friend are very different species and that your needs and wants don’t always correspond with theirs. Each chapter introduces a key skill and shows you how to build on the basics and develop them further.

Helping you to understand what your cat does and why, Francesca Riccomini, provides expert guidance to be the very best owner you can be, to anticipate your cat’s needs and overcome communication difficulties.

THE AUTHOR Francesca Riccomini is an experienced veterinarian and pet behaviour counsellor.

She is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and of the Feline Advisory Bureau Expert Behaviour Panel.

She is a regular contributor to a number of magazines, including Your Cat, the UK’s leading cat magazine, and is the author of Know Your Cat and Cat Care Essentials, both published by Hamlyn.

Location: Twickenham, Middlesex

Also published by Hamlyn What Your Dog Wants 9780600624639 The Perfect Kitten 9780600623373 The Complete Cat Care 9781845335441

Hamlyn is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY

pets

What Your Dog Wants

hamlyn

7 key skills of a perfect dog owner Karen Wild

The seven key skills of a perfect dog owner.

SALES AND MARKETING POINTS

• The UK petcare industry is a booming market, worth £2 billion a year.

• There are now 7.3 million pet dogs across the UK. • Knowing how to correctly care for your pet not only keeps him in good condition but also keeps your vet bills as low as possible.

• A revolutionary approach to dog care.

THE BOOK

Unlike other dog-care books, What Your Dog Wants focuses on you, the owner, rather than the dog, and encourages you to develop the seven key skills that will respond to your dog’s needs. In so doing, it teaches you how to work together as a team, which is equally rewarding for both of you.

Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9780600624639 Price: £9.99 New Title

Binding PB Size 230 x 160 mm, 6 x 9 inches Extent 96 Words 25000 Illustrations 350 Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WNG; WNGD Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk

Also published by Hamlyn What Your Cat Wants 9780600624622 101 Fun Things to do with your Dog 9780600620570 The Natural Dog Care 9780600621164

Each chapter introduces a key skill and shows you how to build on the basics and develop them further. The difficulty level builds throughout each chapter, so you can see your skill base develop.

By following the expert guidance in this practical book, you can build on your skills as an owner and learn how to make your dog friendly, happy, healthy and well behaved, making him a pleasure to own.

THE AUTHOR

Karen Wild BA (Hons) Dip App Psy, is a full-time, qualified U.K. dog trainer and behaviour consultant with over 17 years’ experience.

She has an honours degree and diploma in Psychology from the University of Nottingham, is a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and is an Associate Member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers.

Karen deals with dog behaviour problems in a family-oriented, practical way based in solid scientific fact. Her experience has ranged from class teaching, obedience, flyball, agility and working trials competition to running a popular dog display team.

Karen formed her company Pawprint for behavioural consultations and training, and Intellidogs which specialises in online advice in this area. Her passion is to create and rebuild the ‘enjoyment factor’ that can come from pet dog ownership Karen’s work with dogs and young people includes her programme to bring more dogs into schools in the UK as well as a heavy focus on children and safety around dogs. She is a regular contributor to Dogs Today Magazine and she is a regular blogger for Dr Ian Dunbar’s revolutionary website, Dog Star Daily.

Hamlyn is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY