Dogs for Dummies

Author(s): Gina Spadafori

Dogs

These days, people's dogs have become bona fide members of thefamily. Moving from the kennel to the couch, they share our beds,family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindestand utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Doit right, and your dog will become an important and valuable partof the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you've broken asacred covenant between humankind and another living being.


Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you arelooking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the relationship with theone you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do withyour canine companion. This book is also for people who want to



  • Choose the right veterinarian

  • Explore the dog-breeding business

  • Find breed-rescue groups

  • Identify canine health problems

  • Look for a purebred


It's a "doggy-dog" world, and this easy-to-use guide will helpyou navigate it. Improve your chances at pet success by knowing howto raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed bestsuits your lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you.Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the followingtopics and more:



  • Caring for an aging dog

  • Choosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes

  • Considering euthanasia

  • Feeding Fido the right way

  • House training puppies and adult dogs

  • Keeping up appearances with good grooming

  • Participating in canine competitions

  • Preparing your dog for a disaster

  • Traveling with your dog


Award-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurateinformation ? not the lack of effort or concern? is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. Withher help, you can avoid the agony. Dogs For Dummies, 2ndEdition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations,and photographs (both color and black-and-white). You deserve ahealthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and you'll bethe owner every pet wants and deserves ?informed,responsible, and loving.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781119609070
  • : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
  • : For Dummies
  • : 0.56699
  • : June 2019
  • : 2.03 Centimeters X 18.5 Centimeters X 23.3 Centimeters
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gina Spadafori
  • : Gina Spadafori
  • : 432
  • : 432
  • : 636.7/0887
  • : 636.7/0887
  • : English
  • : English
  • : 1910
  • : 1910
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback