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Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide - Softcover

 
9781579542443: Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide

Synopsis

Everything a dog owner needs to know is now available in this comprehensive reference manual. With more than 800 colour photographs and illustrations and thousands of practical tips, DOGS: THE ULTIMATE CARE GUIDE will provide dog owners with the skills and confidence they need to care for canines of any size, age or breed. This invaluable guide offers advice from hundreds of top veterinarians, breeders, groomers and pet psychologists. Readers will learn: * Complete training tips for puppies and older dogs * Practical solutions for behavioural problems * Nutrition essentials for dogs of all ages, from providing the correct balance of protein and carbohydrates to the pros and cons of vegetarian diets * At home solutions to common health problems * How to groom your dog perfectly at home * Insights into the personalities of the 50 most popular breeds Each chapter has sidebar pieces and a fun feature called "Paws for Thought", which explains secrets such as why dogs hang their heads out of car windows. Every dog owner will find this book an invaluable tool for providing a loving home for their best friend.

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About the Author

Matthew Hoffman is the former Rodale pet book editor. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From the Back Cover

Return the Love and Devotion Your Dog Gives You!

Reap the knowledge and wisdom of more than 100 top veterinarians, trainers, groomers, and other pet experts! Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide offers powerful, practical advice on everything from obedience training and stopping misbehavior to providing the best health care, snacks, grooming, accessories, and more.

With over 800 full-color photographs and helpful, step-by-step illustrations, Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide captures the excitement and doggone good fun that goes into raising and caring for your canine companion.

Discover:
* Why changing your dog's food bowl might make him healthier (page 236)
* How to stop fleas for good (page 325)
* Premium foods-- are they worth the extra cost? (page 216)
* A complete guide to the top 50 breeds (page 17)
* A toy that's guaranteed to stop barking (page 144)
* Why dogs stick their heads out car windows (page 202)
* How to teach your dog to wave-- and other fun tricks (page 134)

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