{"product_id":"beagles-for-dummies-isbn-9780470039618","title":"Beagles For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet the scoop on bringing a Beagle home and raising him right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeagles are an extraordinary breed—no bones about it. They’re cute, compact, fun-loving, and great with kids. (Not to mention those soulful eyes!) But their sense of humor, independence, and stubborn nature isn’t for everyone. So whether you’re thinking about getting your very own Snoopy-dog, or if you’ve already opened your heart and home to one, \u003ci\u003eBeagles for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e answers important questions like: \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are Beagles supposed to look like and how should they behave?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShould I choose a puppy or an adult dog? Male or female?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I correct my Beagle’s behavior problems?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do I need to do to survive my Beagle’s puppyhood?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I Beagle-proof my house to keep him (and my stuff) safe?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat should I teach my Beagle to do? How do I teach him?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat health problems is my Beagle likely to have when he’s young? How about when he grows up—or gets old?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife with these little hounds can lead to years of merriment, entertainment, and love—but if you think Beagles are just another hound dog, think again! Whether you want to know everything there is to living with a Beagle, or just want to skip to a relevant subject (like how to keep him out of the hamper), \u003ci\u003eBeagles for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to choose and raise your Snoopy soul mate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting to Know Beagles 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Beagles and You: Made for Each Other? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Incredible, Lovable Beagle 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Beagle 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Choosing Your Beagle Soul Mate 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Starting Life with Your Beagle 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Preparing for Your Beagle’s Arrival 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Welcoming Your Beagle Home 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Beginning a Beautiful Friendship 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Caring for Your Beagle 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Feeding Your Beagle 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting Physical: Exercising Your Beagle 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Sprucing Up Your Beagle 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Managing Your Beagle’s Day-to-Day Health 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Dealing with Health Issues 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Traveling (or Not) with Your Beagle 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Training Your Beagle 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Housetraining Your Beagle 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Schooling Your Beagle 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Rehabbing the Delinquent Beagle 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep Your Beagle Healthy and Happy 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make with Your Beagle 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Unique Beagle Occupations and Activities 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Wanna Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 257\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan McCullough\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eHousetraining For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and the award-winning  \u003ci\u003eSenior Dogs For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers housetraining, socializing, and exercising your Beagle\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the scoop on bringing a Beagle home and raising him right\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeagles are fun-loving, cute, and great with kids. 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