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Complete Puppy & Dog Care Bruce Fogle

Complete Puppy & Dog Care By Bruce Fogle

Complete Puppy & Dog Care by Bruce Fogle

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Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a cross-breed, this book provides advice on how to keep the dog and owner happy.

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Complete Puppy & Dog Care: What every dog owner needs to know by Bruce Fogle

In "New Dog", Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Whether choosing a pedigree or a mutt, find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and well-being. Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free home-coming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness. Packed with information, "New Dog" includes latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness.

About Bruce Fogle

Dr Bruce Fogle DVM MRCV is the world's best-selling practising vet, and is internationally renowned for his expertise in animal health and behaviour. After graduating from Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, he pursued post-graduate training at London Zoo before establishing a highly respected veterinary practice in west London. Dr Fogle lectures worldwide, broadcasts frequently on radio and television, and contributes to national magazines and newspapers. He is the author of numerous best-selling titles on dog care, behavious, physiology and history including the RSPCA Complete Dog Training Manual, and the New Encyclopedia of the Dog. Patricia Holden White has been a professional dog trainer on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 25 years and her techniques have been published in more than 40 countries. She is the chairman and chief instructor of the Hammersmith Dog Training Club in West London and a member of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists. She lives in London.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Twenty essential tips for living happily with a new dog. CHAPTER 1: CHOOSING A NEW DOG. What is a dog? Are dogs human? What is a dog person? What is a dog breed? Profile of a Labrador Retriever. German Shepherd. English Cocker Spaniel / American Cocker. Golden Retriever / English Springer Spaniel. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / Shetland Sheepdog. West Highland White Terrier / Border Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Boxer. Yorkshire Terrier / Chihuahua. Pug / Boston Terrier. Dachshunds / Miniature Schnauzer. German Shorthaired Pointer / Weimaraner. Rottweiler / Great Dane. Toy and Miniature Poodle / Standard Poodle. Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu. Pomeranian / Maltese. Beagle / Bulldog. Dobermann / Whippet. Border Collie / Australian Shepherd. Siberian Husky / Jack Russell Terrier. Scattered among the breed profiles are charts of the top ten breeds for: house-proud owners, apartment dwellers, allergy sufferers, new dog owners, families with ample spare time, people who want to participate in their dog's activities. Cross-breeds and Mutts: Introduction and profiles of cross-breeds such as cockerpoo, boogle, and labradoodle. Where to find a new dog. Testing an adult dog. Assessing a dog's personality outside the kennels. CHAPTER 2: A NEW DOG IN THE FAMILY. Be prepared. The first day and night. Crate training. Meeting the rest of the family. A new adult dog. Houstraining. Good nourishment. Shopping for dogs. Taking your dog outside. CHAPTER 3: SIMPLE OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Introduction to training. Getting help from trainers and classes. Getting your dog's attention. Coming to you - reliable recall. Training your dog to wait. Training your dog to stay. Sitting and lying down. Walking on a lead. Preventing jumping up. Preventing mouthing. Playing with your dog. CHAPTER 4: DOGS ARE NOT ANGELS. Why dogs do what dogs do. Excitable new dogs. Frustration and boredom. Separation anxiety. More puppy problems. Fearful behaviour. The aggressive dog. Persistent dog problems. CHAPTER 5: BEST OF HEALTH. Body maintenance. Choose the right vet. Home treatments. Home nursing. Dealing with serious emergencies. Preventative health care. Medical index and index. Useful addresses and websites.

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GOR011185008
9781845333232
1845333233
Complete Puppy & Dog Care: What every dog owner needs to know by Bruce Fogle
Bruce Fogle
Used - Like New
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
2008-03-15
192
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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