Dogs For Dummies 2e (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Spadafori, Gina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764552740 ISBN 13: 9780764552748

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 2000

Synopsis

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 It's a "doggy-dog" world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it. 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.

About this title

From the Author:

Love dogs? Me, too!
I've been writing about pets and their care for more than a decade in newspapers and, more recently, in the Pet Care Forum of America Online. "Dogs For Dummies" is my first book, and in it, I tried to answer all the questions people have been asking me over the years. I think I hit about all of them. But there's more! I tried to work in plenty of fun things to do with your dog, from traveling (which my dogs love!) to competitions from agility to sledding. The book has been well-received, which makes me very happy to think that it will be helping so many dogs and their owners. "Dogs For Dummies" was recently named "Best General Reference Book" by the Dog Writers Association of America, and also received the DWAA's President's Award for the best entry of their 1996 writing competition. Don't think I don't care about cats, though: I'm working on "Cats For Dummies" now.

From the Back Cover:

"I enthusiastically recommend this book to all of my clients and to millions of pet lovers."
Marty Becker, DVM, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul

The indispensable guide to selecting, training, and caring for your dog

"Two paws up! . . . A wealth of practical information."
Darris O. Hercs, Humane Society of Sonoma County

From mixes to purebreds, puppies to seniors, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to choose, train, and enjoy living with a dog. Get the best and latest information on nutrition, preventive health care, common diseases, and more -- along with tips for traveling with your pooch, dog gear, and even the hottest new dog sports.

Praise for the 1st Edition of Dogs For Dummies(R)

"Written with intelligence, wit, and heart. If your dog had a credit card, he'd buy you this wonderful guide."
-- Carol Lea Benjamin, author of Dog Training in 10 Minutes

"An intelligent, thorough, and humorous reference that should be on any dog lover's list of must-haves."
-- Duncan C. Ferguson, D.V.M., Ph.D., University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

"This book represents the best dog writing of the year. We honor it with pride."
-- Mordecai Siegal, President, DWAA, and author of Good Dog, Bad Dog

Discover how to:

• Choose the right puppy or dog
• Keep your dog groomed, fit, and healthy
• Know what to feed your dog
• Solve common behavioral problems
• Have fun with your dog

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About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764552740
• ISBN 13: 9780764552748
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408