Dogs For Dummies

"I enthusiastically recommend this book to all of my clients and to millions of pet lovers." Marty Becker, DVM, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul "Two paws up! … A wealth of practical information." Darris O. Hercs, Humane Society of Sonoma County Praise for the 1st Edition of Dogs For Dummies ® "Written with intelligence, wit, and heart. If your dog had a credit card, he'd buy you this wonderful guide." — Carol Lea Benjamin, author of Dog Training in 10 Minutes "An intelligent, thorough, and humorous reference that should be on any dog lover's list of must–haves." — Duncan C. Ferguson, D.V.M., Ph.D., University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine "This book represents the best dog writing of the year. We honor it with pride." — Mordecai Siegal, President, DWAA, and author of Good Dog, Bad Dog The indispensable guide to selecting, training, and caring for your dog From mixes to purebreds, puppies to seniors, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to choose, train, and enjoy living with a dog. Get the best and latest information on nutrition, preventive health care, common diseases, and more — along with tips for traveling with your pooch, dog gear, and even the hottest new dog sports. Discover how to: Choose the right puppy or dog Keep your dog groomed, fit, and healthy Know what to feed your dog Solve common behavioral problems Have fun with your dog Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily ™ for Dogs e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Foreword. Introduction. PART I: Bringing a Puppy or Adult Dog into Your Life. Chapter 1: Considering the Canine Possibilities. Chapter 2: Narrowing the Field. Chapter 3: Finding Out about Breeders, Shelters, and Other Sources. Chapter 4: Choosing and Bringing Home a Puppy. Chapter 5: Adopting and Settling In an Adult Dog. PART II: Getting the Relationship Off to the Best Start. Chapter 6: All the Right Stuff. Chapter 7: Feeding Your Puppy or Dog. Chapter 8: House–Training Puppies and Dogs. Chapter 9: Early Puppy Training. PART III: Keeping Your Dog Healthy. Chapter 10: Good Grooming. Chapter 11: Preventive Health Care for Puppies and Dogs. Chapter 12: Common Canine Health Problems. Chapter 13: Caring for an Aging Dog. PART IV: Living Happily with Your Dog. Chapter 14: Teaching Your Dog Manners. Chapter 15: Problem–Solving. Chapter 16: Canine Competitions: Fun Things to Do with Your Dog. Chapter 17: To Breed or Not to Breed. Chapter 18: Traveling with Your Dog. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Dog Myths –– Debunked! Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Purebred Puppy. Chapter 21: Ten Things You Need to Know to Prepare Your Dog for a Disaster. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Have Both a Dog and a Nice Yard. Chapter 23: Ten Must–See Dog Sites on the World Wide Web. Index. Book Registration Information.

Gina Spadafori is affiliated with the Veterinary Information Network and is an essayist for Pets.com. She′s also the award–winning coauthor of Cats For Dummies?? and Birds For Dummies??.