The Magic of Dogs: Bonding with, Training and Caring for Your Dog from Puppyhood to Adulthood - Hardcover

Tarrant, Bill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558213651 ISBN 13: 9781558213654

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 1995

Synopsis

In this common-sense guide, the biological and emotional needs of dogs are detailed and owners led through the processes of raising a dog from a puppy to an adult, from bonding and effective training to breeding, whelping and veterinary care. The authoritative prose is enlivened by plenty of illustrative anecdotes.

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From the Back Cover

For dog lovers everywhere, here is the book that describes the magical bond between owner and dog - and the remarkable range of attitudes and behaviors that dogs exhibit. No one who loves dogs will see them in quite the same way after reading this book.The Magic of Dogs begins with a thought-provoking description of what dogs actually are, including a biological explanation of a dog's capabilities - from sight to hearing to feelings. Then Tarrant, using his own and many others' experiences with pups, leads the reader through the training, caring, loving, and communicating processes that an owner must develop with his or her dog from puppyhood to adulthood.The Magic of Dogs also explores current veterinary procedures in America - both pros and shocking cons.This is an important book for anyone who owns a dog or is thinking of getting one. (61/4 X 91/4, 276 pages, b&w photos)

Edition details

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558213651
• ISBN 13: 9781558213654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160