Dogs - General & Miscellaneous, Care & Health for Dogs

Puppy Owner's Survival Manual

Name: Puppy Owner's Survival Manual
Author: Julia Barnes
ISBN: 9781586637484

by Julia Barnes, Matthew Brash

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Overview

Forge a successful relationship with "man's best friend." Profiles of 50 popular breeds will help you choose the right dog for your way of life. Prepare your home by buying the right equipment, including a sleeping place, collars and leashes, and grooming supplies. Ensure that all puppy hazards are removed, and choose the professionals, such as vets and groomers, who will help you care for your pet. Introduce your puppy to your home and family, and then get ready to housebreak it. All aspects of puppy care are discussed, including diet, exercise, grooming, and dental and nail care. The importance of socialization, training methods, behavioral changes, the question of neutering, and health care are all fully discussed.

Synopsis

Get the lowdown on caring for your puppy. A Puppy Owner's Survival Manual is essential for all dog owners. Whether you are a life-long owner, or a first-timer who is thinking about taking on a puppy, this fun, fact-filled book is the one for you.

Choosing a pup can be a daunting task, but the Survival Manual helps you through the entire process, making sure you find the dog to suit your lifestyle. Once you bring your puppy home, there's advice on how to settle him in, how to introduce him to other pets in your household, and how to nurture his relationship with younger members of the family.

The journey doesn't stop there — A Puppy Owner's Survival Manual is a complete reference guide for the whole of your pup's life. Learn all about

Choosing a puppy
Socialisation
Obedience training
Grooming
Exercise and diet
Health and preventive care

It's all here in A Puppy Owner's Survival Manual — your pup will love you all the more for reading it!

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Adding a puppy to your household can be the experience of a lifetime, so it's not surprising that many pet owners repeat the process again and again. Convinced that getting a pooch shouldn't be a daunting task, coauthors Barnes and Brash have assembled a one-stop reference guide that covers everything from the first trip to the kennel to the terrible twos of doggie adolescence. The information on obedience training, exercise, and diet is especially useful for first-timers.