Dogs,9780875965321

Dogs

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ISBN13: 9780875965321
ISBN10: 0875965326
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1998-06-01
Publisher(s): Rodale Pr
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Summary

Everything a dog owner needs to know about raising a healthy, well-adjusted dog can be found in this comprehensive reference book. 850 color photos & illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction xii
Part One: Getting Acquainted 1(79)
The Perfect Match
2(40)
Choosing the Right Dog
3(5)
Puppy or Adult?
8(4)
Why a Purebred?
12(5)
The 50 Most Popular Breeds
17(18)
Make Mine a Mixed Breed
35(3)
Where to Get Your Dog
38(4)
Joining the Clan
42(12)
Dog-Proofing Your Home
43(5)
The First Night
48(2)
Making the Introductions
50(2)
Dogs and Children
52(2)
Bringing Up Puppy
54(14)
What to Expect of a Puppy
55(3)
Raising Him Well
58(2)
What Is Puppyhood?
60(2)
Socializing Your Puppy
62(2)
The Polite Pup
64(3)
The First Checkup
67(1)
Canine Communication
68(12)
How Dogs Communicate
69(3)
Why Does She Do That?
72(5)
Reading Your Dog's Body Language
77(2)
Getting Your Message Across
79(1)
Part Two: Training 80(88)
Starting from Scratch
82(14)
A dog's-Eye View
83(5)
Leader of the Pack
88(3)
Rewards and Corrections
91(2)
Talking to Your Dog
93(1)
Ready to Learn
94(2)
Bathroom Basics
96(8)
House-Training Puppies
97(5)
House-Training Adults
102(2)
Basic Training
104(18)
Get into Training
105(3)
Leash Training
108(3)
Tasty Rewards
111(1)
The Five Basic Commands
112(6)
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
118(1)
Training a Therapy Dog
119(1)
Professional Training Schools
120(2)
Advanced Training
122(14)
Higher Education
123(3)
Working with Pros
126(1)
Showing Off
127(2)
Tracking
129(2)
Tricks and Games
131(5)
Correcting Unwanted Behavior
136(32)
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
137(1)
Aggressive Behavior
138(5)
Barking
143(2)
Begging
145(1)
Car Chasing
146(2)
Chewing
148(3)
Climbing on Furniture
151(1)
Digging
152(1)
Eating and Rolling in Dung
153(2)
Fear
155(3)
Hates Being Handled
158(1)
Hyperactivity
159(1)
Jumping Up
160(1)
Licking
161(1)
Overprotectiveness
162(1)
Possessiveness of Toys
163(1)
Separation Anxiety
164(1)
Stealing
165(1)
Unwanted Sniffing
166(1)
Whining
167(1)
Part Three: Essential Care 168(42)
Fun and Fitness
170(14)
Why Exercise Is So Important
171(2)
Fitness Fundamentals
173(4)
Exercise Guidelines
177(3)
Sports Dogs Love
180(2)
Too Much of a Good Thing
182(1)
Organized Activities
183(1)
The Best Accessories
184(8)
What Your Dog Needs
185(2)
The Identifiable Dog
187(2)
Stepping Out in Style
189(3)
Caring for Latchkey Pets
192(6)
Home Alone
193(2)
Inside or Out?
195(2)
Pet-Care Services
197(1)
Traveling in Comfort
198(12)
Taking a Car Trip
199(5)
Travel Accessories
204(2)
Up, Up and Away
206(2)
Home Away from Home
208(2)
Part Four: Food, Glorious Food 210(30)
Nutrition for Life
212(16)
Your Dog's Nutritional Needs
213(4)
Special Requirements
217(6)
Getting Enough Water
223(1)
How Much Food Is Enough?
224(2)
Canine Eating Problems
226(2)
Canine Cuisine
228(12)
Different Types of Dog Food
229(5)
Snacks
234(2)
Feeding Equipment
236(2)
Special Diets for Special Pets
238(2)
Part Five: Health Watch 240(48)
Prevention
242(22)
Care Begins at Home
243(1)
The Home Checkup
244(2)
The All-Over Exam
246(2)
Nothing to Worry About
248(3)
Common Problems
251(2)
Choosing a Vet
253(4)
Powerful Prevention
257(3)
Medicinal Relief
260(4)
Neutering
264(6)
Family Planning
265(2)
The Benefits of Neutering
267(3)
Birthing
270(10)
Caring for the Expectant Mom
271(3)
The Big Day
274(3)
Mom and the Newborns
277(3)
Caring for the Older Dog
280(8)
As Time Goes By
281(4)
Making His Life a Little Easier
285(2)
When to Let Go
287(1)
Part Six: Easing Common Complaints 288(68)
Aging
290(2)
Allergies and Hay Fever
292(4)
Anal Sac Problems
296(2)
Arthritis
298(3)
Bad Breath
301(2)
Bloat
303(2)
Constipation
305(1)
Coughing
306(1)
Dandruff
307(2)
Dental Problems
309(3)
Diarrhea
312(1)
Drooling
313(2)
Ear Problems
315(2)
Eating Dung
317(1)
Elbow Dysplasia
318(2)
Eye Problems
320(3)
Fever
323(1)
Flatulence
324(1)
Fleas
325(4)
Food Allergies and Intolerance
329(2)
Hip Dysplasia
331(3)
Hot Spots
334(1)
Itching
335(2)
Licking
337(2)
Mange
339(2)
Shedding
341(1)
Sunburn
342(2)
Ticks
344(3)
Urinary Tract Problems
347(1)
Vomiting
348(2)
Weight Problems
350(3)
Worms
353(3)
Part Seven: First Aid 356(32)
Handling an Injured Dog
358(4)
Bites and Wounds
362(5)
Bleeding
367(3)
Broken Leg
370(2)
Broken Tail
372(1)
Burns
373(2)
Car Accidents and CPR
375(3)
Choking
378(2)
Heatstroke
380(2)
Poisoning
382(3)
Torn Nails
385(1)
Emergency Quick Reference Chart
386(2)
Part Eight: Looking Good 388(34)
Grooming
390(20)
Grooming Counts
391(4)
The Tools of the Trade
395(3)
How to Groom
398(5)
Clipping
403(2)
Ears and Eyes
405(1)
Keeping Feet Neat
406(2)
Clean Teeth
408(2)
Bathtime
410(12)
When to Wash Him
411(3)
The Best Bathing Techniques
414(5)
Bathing Step-by-Step
419(2)
Shampoos and Conditioners
421(1)
Further Information 422(11)
Organizations and Clubs
424(3)
Advisers
427(5)
Contributors
432(1)
Index 433(17)
Credits and Acknowledgments 450

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