{"product_id":"mixed-breeds-for-dummies-isbn-9781119711421","title":"Mixed Breeds For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn and care for a classy dog—no pedigree required!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll dogs are unique—but mixed breeds are even more so! The new edition of \u003ci\u003eMixed Breeds For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you count the ways, walking you through the latest on choosing, training, and caring for a non-traditionally pedigreed pup. Whether you prefer mystery mixes or designer Labradoodles, winsome rescues or pampered pups from a breeder, you'll find everything you need to know and more about your new faithful friend—including the science on why they frequently enjoy better health than most pedigreed breeds and often make better domestic companions!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn her friendly, dog-whisperer style, professional animal trainer and prolific author, Miriam Fields-Babineau, begins with tips on choosing the mix that's right for you, setting up a puppy-friendly environment, and making sure your larder is stocked with healthy foods they'll love. Once you're confident your new pal is happily settled in, she clues you in on the best (and most enjoyable) ways to exercise together for maximum fitness, finding a vet you trust (and administering first aid yourself), as well as schooling you in the latest animal psychology-based training methods to ensure you both know where you stand (or sit). You'll also discover ways to get to know your friend even better—from exercises to test their temperament to delving into the secrets hidden in their DNA!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide which mix is the one for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your furry friend healthy, from puppy to senior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish discipline and overcome common training challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocialize your dog at a mixed-breed club\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom walks and games on the beach to cozy nights in your happy home, there's a lot of fun to look forward to with your not-quite-best-in-show but much-loved best friend. This book will ensure you and your mixed-breed pal will live happily and healthily ever after!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Mixed Breeds 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Mixing It Up: Introducing the Mixed Breed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Mutt by Any Other Name: Defining Mixed Breeds 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Tale of Two Dogs: How Mixed-Breed Dogs Come to Be 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven Toy Dogs Aren’t Toys 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey Don’t Call ’Em Man’s Best Friend for Nothin’ 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Designer Dogs: Not Your Mother’s Mutt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Designer Dogs 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pros 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cons 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Major “Labels” in the Designer-Dog World 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOodles of Poodles 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA basket of Toys 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntelligent perceptions: Border Collie hybrids 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: A Little of This, a Little of That: Deciding Which Mixed Breed is Right for You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Yourself the Right Questions 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you have enough time for a dog? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you have enough money for a dog? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you ready to give your heart to a dog? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Different Breeds 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the hunt: The Sporting Group 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAin’t nothin’ but a hound dog: The Hound Group 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkin’ like a dog: The Working Group 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTenacious terriers: The Terrier Group 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig personalities in small packages: The Toy Group 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll shapes and sizes: The Non-Sporting Group 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound ’em up: The Herding Group 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Age: Puppy or Adult? 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender Bender: Male or Female? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding It Up: The Right Dog for You 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Choosing Your New Best Friend \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Very Own Mixed-Breed Dog 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeders 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelters 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue groups 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Which Questions to Ask 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match: Temperament Testing 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe gentle: Testing for touch sensitivity 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s that? Testing for movement and object sensitivity 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho’s the boss? Testing for dominance and submission 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ll get that! Testing for possessiveness and retrieval ability 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow the leader: Testing for social skills 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Living with Your Mixed-Breed Dog 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting Ready for Your Dog’s Arrival\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDog-Proofing Your House 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving chewing hazards 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your furniture 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing up daisies: Giving your dog a place to dig 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorn to run: Making sure your dog can’t escape 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Mixed-Breed Dog’s Bedroom 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrate or pen? Your dog’s first place to sleep 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking outside the box: Letting your dog sleep outside a crate or pen 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBedding 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Dog a Place to Eat 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Up on Supplies 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollars and leashes 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDishes and bowls 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToys 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Bringing Home Your Mixed Breed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Dog the Guided Tour 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking her in and showing her around 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting the family 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting other pets 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking her out to do her business 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing the dog her sleeping area 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Those First-Night Blues 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling Time for Your New Dog 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise and playtime 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding time 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotty time 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Chasing the Chuckwagon: The Basics of Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basics of Nutrition 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Dog Food 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial dog food 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomemade food 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaw diet 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t touch! Foods and plants that are poisonous to dogs 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much to Feed 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding according to your dog’s age 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding according to your dog’s size 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Dietary Needs 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s My Treat: Giving Your Dog a Little Something Extra 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Grooming Your Mixed Breed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Grooming Matters: Inside and Out 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing Your Dog 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning Your Dog’s Ears 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook, Ma — No Cavities! Brushing Your Canine’s Choppers 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Eyes Have It: Caring for Your Mixed Breed’s Eyes 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMani\/Pedi Time: Clipping Your Dog’s Nails 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBathing Your Dog 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking for Parasites 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing parasites 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuring parasites 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Daily Once-Over: Checking Your Dog for Problems 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Exercising Your Dog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How Much Exercise Your Dog Needs 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppies 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdult dogs 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlder dogs 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an Activity Your Dog Enjoys 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJogging and running 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiking 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFetch 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiking 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwimming 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorse and hound 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Training Your Dog 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Housetraining\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen You Gotta Go: Looking for Your Dog’s Warning Signs 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling Potty Breaks 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you work away from home all day 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you work out of your house 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your schedule changes frequently 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrate-Training to Prevent Accidents 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the crate works 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing your dog to the crate 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching your dog to go in a specific area 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching your dog to get it done faster 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Training Methods 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper training 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a litter pan 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching for Success 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserving your dog 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving freedom only when she earns it 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking on Some Advanced Housetraining Techniques 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining your dog to potty on command 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou rang? Getting your dog to ring a bell when she has to go 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Hup, Two, Three, Four: Good Manners and Basic Training\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Training 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeting: The first step in training 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a marker: The second step in training 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying the right training tools 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your voice and body work for you 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining the Basic Commands 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCome 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeel 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started: The basics of Heel 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling a dog who pulls 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying the Heel off-leash 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSit 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovement 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistance 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your dog to come from a Stay 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Distractions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the different levels of distraction 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing distractions to your dog 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your dog be reliable off-leash 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Trainer 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Tackling Mixed-Breed Training Challenges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpacking the Mental Baggage: Helping a Dog\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho’s Been Abused or Neglected 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlone and Frightened: Separation Anxiety 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the symptoms 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to do about it 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSevere anxiety: When to seek outside help 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo More Mr Nice Guy: The Aggressive Dog 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the types of aggression 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to do about it 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJumping for Joy 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing why dogs jump 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your dog’s feet on the ground 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuring the insistent jumper 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChewing Your Dog Out for Chewing 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why dogs chew 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving the problem 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Beggar to Chooser: Getting Your Dog to Stop Begging at the Table 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNipping and Mouthing 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why dogs nip and mouth 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing the problem 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuring the problem 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging to the Center of the Earth 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing why dogs dig 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving your dog a place to dig 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Finding and Working with a Vet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Veterinarian 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaying or Neutering Your Pet 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrochipping or Tattooing: Keeping Your Dog Safe 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Up with Regular Healthcare 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular checkups and yearly vaccinations 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaseline tests 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling parasites 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Special Health Problems 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin allergies 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood allergies 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppetite issues 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkeletal disorders 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: First Aid: Dealing with Emergencies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Emergency Contact Information 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Your Canine First-Aid Kit 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst-Aid Basics 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllergies 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloat 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroken bones or dislocations 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurns 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoking 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuts 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiarrhea 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat stroke 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypothermia 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsect bites 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoisoning 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuncture wounds 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-ins with wild animals 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeizures 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShallow wounds 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShock 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnake bites 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVomiting 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf You Lose Your Dog 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore your dog is lost: Getting proper identification 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do when your dog is lost 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The Special Needs of Senior Dogs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Old is Old: Knowing When Your Dog Has Earned Senior Status 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Early-Bird Special: Feeding Your Senior Dog 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse It or Lose It: Exercising Your Senior Dog 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial time with other dogs 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalks with you 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Health Problems Common to Seniors 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlindness 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthritis 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigestive disorders 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDementia 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepression 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Behavior Problems That Sometimes Come with Age 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying Goodbye 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Having Fun with Your Dog 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Not Just for Purebreds: Showing Off with Your Mixed Breed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in a Mixed-Breed Dog Club 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting in obedience matches and dog shows 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting in agility 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting in Rally 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Hound: Getting Your Dog on Camera 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what animal agents look for 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for work 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to expect when your dog performs in front of the camera 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Traveling with Charley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether to Bring Your Dog with You 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Pet-Friendly Places to Stay 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking for Your Trip 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling by Car 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying with Your Dog 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do before you leave 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for your dog before and after the flight 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Your Dog Behind 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an in-home sitter 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to look for in a kennel 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt Doesn’t Cost Much — and It May Be Free! 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is Time-Consuming and Expensive 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Reduce Your Dog’s Risk of Cancer 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Help Control the Number of Unwanted Dogs in the World 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Dog Won’t Be as Likely to Stray from Home 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Dog Will Be on Her Best Behavior 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Dog Will Be Easier to Housetrain 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReproduction Can Be Risky 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Dog Will Be a Better Watchdog 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Dog Isn’t You 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten (or So) Fun Activities You and Your Mixed Breed Can Enjoy Together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting with Your Dog at American Kennel Club Events 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in United Kennel Club Events 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Dog to Dive 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining the Fun at the American Treibball Association 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamping and Hiking: Finding Fun Outdoor Activities 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Dog Become a Good Citizen 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Your Dog Help Other People 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDancing with Your Mixed Breed 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying High with Flyball 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 273\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Fields-Babineau\u003c\/b\u003e has been a professional animal trainer since 1978 and is the author of 45 books in the field, including one on how to train cats! A psychologist and zoologist, she takes her work home with her and lives in Vermont with her family, dogs, cats, and horses.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand your mixed-breed dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover tips and tricks for the most effective training techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShare your life with your new mixed-breed companion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn a classy dog—no pedigree required\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll dogs are unique—but mixed breeds are even more so! This friendly guide helps you count the ways, including why they often enjoy better health than their pedigreed counterparts and the reasons they can make better domestic companions. Whether you prefer mystery mixes or designer Labradoodles, a rescue from a shelter or a pup from a breeder—or you just want to know more about your dog—you'll find everything you need to properly choose, train, and care for your not-quite-best-in-show (but much-loved) best friend. 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