Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption: Rewards and Realities - Softcover

Palika, Liz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764549715 ISBN 13: 9780764549717

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

This is an inspiring, realistic guide to adopting purebred rescues. Each year, millions of purebred dogs are given up by their owners for a variety of reasons. Thanks to the recovery and rehabilitative efforts of rescue organizations, many of these dogs are saved - and go on to become extraordinary companion animals. Now, "Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption" helps you decide if adopting a purebred rescue dog is right for you.Professional dog trainer and purebred rescue expert Liz Palika explains how to locate local and national rescue groups, what you can expect in the adoption process - and from your rescue dog - and how to help your dog make a successful transition to your 'foreverhome'. Palika also helps you: choose whether to adopt a puppy or an adult, male or female; prepare your house, yard and family for the new arrival; handle housetraining with care; teach your adoptee how to behave with other people; understand and work through problem behaviors; and, get involved with purebred dog rescue yourself. Complete with a list of up-to-date Internet resources, "Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption" tells you just what you need to know to make the right match while saving a dog - and feel wonderful about it.

About this title

About the Author

LIZ PALIKA has been involved with purebred dog rescue for almost thirty years, working with German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd and Papillon rescue. An award-winning author and professional dog trainer, Palika specializes in training rescue dogs and their new owners to enable these dogs to remain forever in their new homes. The bimonthly columnist on purebred rescue for the AKC Gazette, Palika has written over fifteen books, including the Australian Shepherd: Champion of Versatility, Second Edition and All Dogs Need Some Training, both from Wiley.

From the Back Cover

An inspiring, realistic guide to adopting purebred rescues
Each year, millions of purebred dogs are given up by their owners for a varietyof reasons. Thanks to the recovery and rehabilitative efforts of rescueorganizations, many of these dogs are saved--and go on to become extraordinarycompanion animals.

Now, Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption helps you decide ifadopting a purebred rescue dog is right for you. Professional dog trainer andpurebred rescue expert Liz Palika explains how to locate local and nationalrescue groups, what you can expect in the adoption process--and from your rescuedog--and how to help your dog make a successful transition to your "foreverhome." Palika also helps you: Choose whether to adopt a puppy or an adult, male or female Prepare your house, yard and family for the new arrival Handle housetraining with care Teach your adoptee how to behave with other people Understand and work through problem behaviors Get involved with purebred dog rescue yourself

Complete with a list of up-to-date Internet resources, Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption tells you just what you need to know to make theright match while saving a dog--and feel wonderful about it!

Edition details

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764549715
• ISBN 13: 9780764549717
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144