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Dogs for dummies  Cover Image Book Book

Dogs for dummies / by Gina Spadafori ; foreword by Marty Becker, DVM.

Spadafori, Gina, (author.). Becker, Marty, 1954- (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

"From mixes to purebreds, puppies to seniors, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to choose, train, and enjoy life with a dog"--Publisher descripition.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781119609070 (trade paperback)
  • Physical Description: xvii, 403 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 2nd edition.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies, A Wiley Brand, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Learning made easy"--Cover.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Bringing a puppy or adult dog into your life. Considering the canine possibilities -- Narrowing the field -- Finding out about breeders, shelters, and other sources -- Choosing and bringing home a puppy -- Adopting and settling an adult dog -- Getting the relationship off to the best start. All the right stuff -- Feeding your puppy or dog -- House-training puppies and dogs -- Early puppy training -- Keeping your dog healthy. Good grooming -- Preventive health care for puppies and dogs -- Common canine health problems -- Caring for an aging dog -- Living happily with your dog. Teaching your dog manners -- Problem-solving -- Canine competitions: fun things to do with your dog -- To breed or not to breed -- Traveling with your dog -- The part of tens. Ten dog myths, debunked! -- Ten questions to ask when buying a purebred puppy -- Ten things you need to know to prepare your dog for a disaster -- Ten ways to have both a dog and a nice yard -- Ten must-see dog sites on the world wide web.
Subject: Dogs.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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