The Border Collie
by Libby, TracyEdition: DVD
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-10-01
Publisher(s): Tfh Pubns Inc
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Summary
Develop a greater understanding of this instinctive and energetic dog, known the world over as an excellent worker and herder.
Table of Contents
| History of the Border Collie | p. 5 |
| Border Collies in History | |
| Border Collies in the Border Country | |
| The Border Collie in America | |
| How the Border Collie Got His Name | |
| The Controversy: Herding Dog Versus Show Dog | |
| Characteristics of the Border Collie | p. 17 |
| Introduction of a Standard | |
| Breed Type | |
| Characteristics of the Border Collie | |
| Border Collies as Pets | |
| Preparing for Your Border Collie | p. 45 |
| Puppy or Adult? | |
| Male or Female? | |
| Finding the Border Collie of Your Dreams | |
| The Paper Trail | |
| Preparing Your Home | |
| Doggie Essentials | |
| Traveling With Your Border Collie | |
| When You Can't Take Your Border Collie With You | |
| Feeding Your Border Collie | p. 71 |
| The Basics | |
| What to Feed Your Border Collie | |
| Storing Dog Food | |
| Scheduled Feeding Vs. Free-feeding | |
| Age-appropriate Feeding | |
| Nutritional Supplements | |
| Nutraceuticals | |
| Obesity | |
| Other Problems Around Food | |
| Grooming Your Border Collie | p. 93 |
| Getting Your Border Collie Used to Grooming | |
| Anal Gland Care | |
| Bathing | |
| Brushing | |
| Dental Care | |
| Ear Care | |
| Eye Care | |
| Nail Care | |
| Training and Behavior of Your Border Collie | p. 109 |
| Behavior Types | |
| Socialization | |
| Crate Training | |
| Housetraining | |
| Training Your Border Collie | |
| Basic Obedience | |
| Teaching the Commands | |
| Leash Training | |
| Problem Behaviors | |
| Seeking Professional Help | |
| Advanced Training and Activities for Your Border Collie | p. 155 |
| Organized Competitions | |
| Other Fun Sports for You and Your Border Collie | |
| Canine Careers | |
| Health of Your Border Collie | p. 171 |
| Choosing a Veterinarian | |
| Preventative Care for Your Border Collie | |
| Spaying and Neutering-Why it's a Good Idea | |
| Vaccinations | |
| Health Issues in the Border Collie | |
| Common Canine Health Problems | |
| Dealing With Parasites | |
| Skin Problems | |
| First Aid and Emergency Care | |
| The Senior Border Collie | |
| Saying Goodbye | |
| Breed Standards | p. 198 |
| Resources | p. 201 |
| Index | p. 204 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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