"It's a ""doggy-dog"" world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it.
These days, people's dogs have become bona fide members of the family. Moving from the kennel to the couch, they share our beds, family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindest and utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Do it right, and your dog will become an important and valuable part of the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you've broken a sacred covenant between humankind and another living being.
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your canine companion. This book is also for people who want to
Choose the right veterinarian Explore the dog-breeding business Find breed-rescue groups Identify canine health problems Look for a purebred
Improve your chances at pet success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more:
Caring for an aging dog Choosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes Considering euthanasia Feeding Fido the right way House training puppies and adult dogs Keeping up appearances with good grooming Participating in canine competitions Preparing your dog for a disaster Traveling with your dog
Award-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurate information — not the lack of effort or concern — is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations, and photographs (both color and black-and-white). You deserve a healthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and you'll be the owner every pet wants and deserves — informed, responsible, and loving.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Dogs For Dummies (9780764552748). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!"
By:
Gina Spadafori
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781119609070
ISBN 10: 1119609070
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 07 June 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword xvii Introduction 1 Part 1: Bringing a Puppy or Adult Dog into Your Life 9 Chapter 1: Considering the Canine Possibilities 11 Chapter 2: Narrowing the Field 27 Chapter 3: Finding Out about Breeders, Shelters, and Other Sources 55 Chapter 4: Choosing and Bringing Home a Puppy 77 Chapter 5: Adopting and Settling In an Adult Dog 91 Part 2: Getting the Relationship Off to the Best Start 103 Chapter 6: All the Right Stuff 105 Chapter 7: Feeding Your Puppy or Dog 123 Chapter 8: House-Training Puppies and Dogs 141 Chapter 9: Early Puppy Training 153 Part 3: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 171 Chapter 10: Good Grooming 173 Chapter 11: Preventive Health Care for Puppies and Dogs 191 Chapter 12: Common Canine Health Problems 215 Chapter 13: Caring for an Aging Dog 227 Part 4: Living Happily with Your Dog 243 Chapter 14: Teaching Your Dog Manners 245 Chapter 15: Problem-Solving 269 Chapter 16: Canine Competitions: Fun Things to Do with Your Dog 289 Chapter 17: To Breed or Not to Breed 305 Chapter 18: Traveling with Your Dog 321 Part 5: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 19: Ten Dog Myths — Debunked! 345 Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Purebred Puppy 353 Chapter 21: Ten Things You Need to Know to Prepare Your Dog for a Disaster 359 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Have Both a Dog and a Nice Yard 367 Chapter 23: Ten Must-See Dog Sites on the World Wide Web 375 Index 385
Gina Spadafori is an award-winning veterinary medical writer. She is the coauthor of Cats For Dummies and Birds For Dummies.
