{"product_id":"bulldogs-for-dummies-isbn-9780764599798","title":"Bulldogs For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eFind out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous - and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training, diet, and health, it's just what you need for Bulldog success!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discover how to\u003cbr\u003e * Understand the breed and its history\u003cbr\u003e * Buy or adopt a healthy Bulldog\u003cbr\u003e * Housetrain your Bulldog and teach basic commands\u003cbr\u003e * Keep your Bulldog well-groomed and active\u003cbr\u003e * Watch for breed-specific health problems \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: A Bully for You 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Bulldog: A Tough Name for a Big Softy 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Acquainting Yourself with the Bulldog Package 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Deciding on a Bulldog 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Finding the Best Bulldog for You 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Living with Your Bulldog 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Preparing for Your Bulldog 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Bringing Your Bulldog Home 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Feeding Your Bulldog 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Grooming Your Bulldog 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Training, Working, and Traveling: The Busy Bulldog 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Housetraining Your Bulldog 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Mastering Good Manners and Basic Commands 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Showing and Showing Off Your Well-Trained Bulldog 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: On the Go: Taking, Leaving, or Looking for Bully 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Keeping Your Bulldog Healthy 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Knowing Your Veterinarian, Vaccinations, and Common Treatments 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Recognizing and Tackling Bulldog Health Issues 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Familiarizing Yourself with Fido First Aid 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Caring for Your Senior Bulldog 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Nine Great Resources for Bulldog Owners 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Good Reasons for Not Breeding Your Bulldog 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Important Things to Do for Your Bulldog 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 259\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eSusan Ewing\u003c\/b\u003e has been “in dogs” since 1977 and enjoys showing and trying various performance events, with the emphasis on “trying.”\u003cbr\u003e She holds a Master’s degree in Television\/Radio from Syracuse University and has attended canine seminars at Cornell University. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and of the Cat Writers’ Association and is listed in the 2005 edition of \u003ci\u003eWho’s Who in America\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e Ewing has been writing professionally since she was 16 and is the author of several books: \u003ci\u003eThe Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand; The New Owner’s Guide to Pembroke Welsh Corgis; The Pug;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dachshund\u003c\/i\u003e. Her column, “The Pet Pen,” is in \u003ci\u003eThe Post-Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (Jamestown, NY) every Saturday. One of her essays is a part of the book\u003ci\u003e, Cats Do It Better Than People.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHer articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eAKC Gazette, Family Dog, Bloodlines, German Shepherd Dog Review, Good Dog!, Pet Odyssey, Dog Fancy, Dog World, Puppies USA,\u003c\/i\u003e the national Schipperke Club newsletter, \u003ci\u003eASPCA’s Animal Watch,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBird Talk.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eShe has been a radio copywriter, owned and operated a boarding kennel, and served as the director of the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY.  \u003cb\u003eFind out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThough originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous — and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. 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