The definitive guide to canine care and basic trainingfrom one of America's most trusted names in animal advocacy This practical, informative, and comprehensive guide covers virtually every aspect of dog ownership, including:

• Choosing the right doglarge or small, active or sedentary, purebred or mixed, puppy or adult
• Preparing for a dog's arrivalwhat to buy in advance and what to expect when you bring your new dog home
• How to fulfill your dog's basic needs, especially shelter, exercise, and companionship
• Finding the best veterinarianwhat to look for in a vet, how often you should take your dog for a checkup and shots, and how you and your dog can get the most from your visit
• How to maintain your dog's health and hygiene year-round, with tips on avoiding accidents and injuries, making sure your home is dog safe," and what to do in an emergency
• Training and socializing your dogincluding information on obedience training, housetraining, and solving common problems such as barking, jumping, and biting
• Understanding a dog's individual diet requirementswhat nutrients dogs need, how to read a dog-food label, feeding at different ages, and how to avoid bad feeding habits

• The focus throughout is on companionship between you and your dogthe pleasures as well as the responsibilities of dog ownership. Whether you're thinking of getting your first dog or you already have a houseful of canine companions, you'll find The Humane Society of America Complete Guide to Dog Care an indispensable and illuminating referencea book that will help both you enjoy the time you spend with your dog. 400 pages. 7-1/2" x 9-1/4".

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Do you already have a dog and now plan bring a baby into me house? Do you already have children and want a great family dog? Everyone hopes children and dogs will be perfect companions. Brian Kilcommons-one of the country's foremost dog trainers, the only American to study and work with the legendary Barbara Woodhouse, and the official trainer for the PBS series The Gentle Doctor: Veterinary Medicine"-uses his famous methods to make this relationship a reality. Making training both easy and fun, Brian Kilcommons tells you step by step-with scores of helpful photos-how to get astonishing results in both younger and older dogs. By teaching your pet to accept predictable child-dog interactions before they happen, you can own a dog who is loving, loyal, trustworthy, and great with kids! 88 pages. 5-1/4 x 8

• Train an older dog to accept an infant
• Avoid common dog/toddler problems
• Pick the best breed for a family dog
• Teach kids dog care and safety rules
• Special help for dogphobic children
• Terrific tricks kids can teach their dog
• Plus preventative training against jumping, snapping, barking, and aggressive behavior in the family dog...and more!
• "All [his] credentials pale beside the regard the dogs have for this handler, whose success is rooted in kindness and insight into how their minds work." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch "
  
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