{"product_id":"dogs-for-dummies-isbn-9781119609070","title":"Dogs For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a \"doggy-dog\" world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the dog-breeding business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind breed-rescue groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify canine health problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLook for a purebred\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprove 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. \u003ci\u003eDogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e also covers the following topics and more:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCaring for an aging dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsidering euthanasia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeding Fido the right way\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHouse training puppies and adult dogs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping up appearances with good grooming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipating in canine competitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing your dog for a disaster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraveling with your dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurate information — \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e the lack of effort or concern — is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony. \u003ci\u003eDogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Dogs For Dummies (9780764552748). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Bringing a Puppy or Adult Dog into Your Life 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Considering the Canine Possibilities 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Narrowing the Field 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Finding Out about Breeders, Shelters, and Other Sources 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Choosing and Bringing Home a Puppy 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Adopting and Settling In an Adult Dog 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting the Relationship Off to the Best Start 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: All the Right Stuff 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Feeding Your Puppy or Dog 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: House-Training Puppies and Dogs 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Early Puppy Training 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Good Grooming 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Preventive Health Care for Puppies and Dogs 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Common Canine Health Problems 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Caring for an Aging Dog 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Living Happily with Your Dog 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Teaching Your Dog Manners 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Problem-Solving 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Canine Competitions: Fun Things to Do with Your Dog 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: To Breed or Not to Breed 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Traveling with Your Dog 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Dog Myths — Debunked! 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Purebred Puppy 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Things You Need to Know to Prepare Your Dog for a Disaster 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Have Both a Dog and a Nice Yard 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Must-See Dog Sites on the World Wide Web 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 385\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGina Spadafori\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning veterinary medical writer. She is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCats For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBirds For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right puppy or dog for your lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your dog groomed, fit and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolve common behavioral problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe indispensable guide to dog ownership \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom mixes to purebreds, puppies to seniors, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to choose, train, and enjoy life with a dog. Learn about common canine behaviors and bad habits or social problems. Get the best and latest information on nutrition, preventative health care, diseases, and more - along with tips for traveling with your pooch, cool dog gear, and even the hottest new dog sports. 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