Original Dog Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Dog (CompanionHouse Books) Your Dog, A to Z - Training, Behavior, and Grooming Tips, Breed Profiles, Health Remedies, Fun Activities, and More

Ever wish your dog came with a user's manual? This is it!832 pages and over 500 photosOver 1,000 tips for positive training and behavior modification250 breed profiles from the Affenpinscher to the Yorkshire TerrierFun activities to do with your dog that will build your bondGrooming tips, health remedies, emergency solutions, and much moreOriginal Dog Bible remains the most comprehensive dog lover's resource on the market, covering every topic under the canine sun!This revised and expanded second edition is divided into eight parts, each fully illustrated and designed for easy reference, with helpful, entertaining sidebars covering hundreds of related topics.Section I: the domestication of dogs and the development of breeds; the dog's place in world religion, folklore, and popular culture; and how dogs fit into our society in terms of rescue, animal welfare, legal matters, and ethical and social issues.Section II: a primer to deciding upon the right dog, whether purebred or mixed breed, care requirements, and what to consider before choosing a dog (children, size, energy), with individual chapters on finding a dog from breeders, shelters, or rescue programs, preparing for the homecoming (puppy-proofing, supplies, safety), and bringing the dog home.Section III: pet-care partners, from doggy day care to boarding kennels to pet sitters, emergencies, lost-dog protocol, traveling with a dog, and the senior years. The expansive activities chapter covers agility, flyball, sledding, weight pulling, lure coursing, field trials, dock diving, Schutzhund, tracking, showing, therapy, obedience trials, and more.Section IV: an alphabetical catalog of over 250 purebred dogs, including all the most popular breeds as well as little-known breeds, each with a full-color photo and an article detailing alternative names, country of origin, kennel club group, history, physical description, height, weight, temperament, activity level, health concerns—all necessary information for potential owners to determine which breed will make the best companion for your lifestyle and family.Section V: dog health, establishing a veterinary regimen, infectious diseases, vaccinations, canine anatomy, bodily systems, reproduction, breeding, chronic diseases and conditions, and building a doggie first aid kit.Section VI: daily care and grooming fundamentals, including breed-specific needs, grooming history, and home grooming requirements. The feeding chapter addresses essential canine nutrition, including selection of the right food, safety, special needs, supplements, obesity, and precautions.Section VII: canine communication, the importance of socialization, puppy training, house-training, specific training methods, equipment, training adult dogs, and teaching tricks. A chapter on solving behavioral problems covers barking, separation anxiety, aggression, eating, and health-related issues.Section VIII: dogs who work and people who work with dogs. It discusses the many jobs dogs do in our society, from ancient roles like herding, guarding, and military work to contemporary jobs like search and rescue, film acting, and detection work. The careers chapter catalogs jobs caring for dogs (veterinary-related, groomers, day-care), protection and advocacy (humane societies, animal control), and training and handling (obedience, behaviorist, working dog handlers).The book concludes with an extensive glossary, resources section, and complete index. An excellent canine reference, the comprehensive table of contents and index help you to quickly flip to whatever concern or issue you are trying to address.Explore the definitive source for all things dog, Original Dog Bible! Read more