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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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Summary

Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a cross-breed, this book tells you what you need to know to keep dog and owner happy by covering topics ranging from which breed, to the dog's relationship with the family, and health, nutrition, training and playing.

Complete Puppy & Dog Care Summary

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

In Complete Dog Care, 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 wellbeing. You can choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. You can assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free home-coming for all the family. You can 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, behaviour, 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 chair 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; 20 essential tips for 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?; Labrador Retriever; German Shepherd Dog; English Cocker Spaniel; American Cocker Spaniel; 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; Dachshund; Miniature Schnauzer; German Pointer; Weimaraner; Rottweiler; Great Dane; Miniature and Toy Poodles; Standard Poodle; Lhasa Apso; Shih Tzu; Pomeranian; Maltese; Beagle; Bulldog; Dobermann; Whippet; Border Collie; Australian Shepherd; Siberian Husky; Jack Russell Terrier; Cross-breeds and mutts; A new dog that's right for you; Assessing a puppy or adult dog; CHAPTER 2: A NEW DOG IN THE FAMILY; Be prepared; The first day and night; Crate and playpen training; Meeting the rest of the family; A new adult dog; Housetraining; Good nourishment; Shopping and travelling; Taking your dog outside; CHAPTER 3: SIMPLE OBEDIENCE TRAINING; Encouraging acceptable behaviour; Getting help; Getting your dog's attention; Calling your dog; Wait and 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; Choosing the right vet; Home treatments; Home nursing; Serious emergencies; Preventive health care; Index; Useful contacts; Acknowledgements.

Additional information

GOR003932493
9781845335533
1845335538
Complete Puppy & Dog Care: What every dog owner needs to know by Bruce Fogle
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
20100301
192
N/A
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