Caring For Your Dog

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five, this title provides readers with basic information for taking care of dogs"--Provided by publisher.

The complete manual for your dog's health and well-being Provide your dog with the best possible care, from puppyhood to old age. Practising vet and bestselling author Bruce Fogle gives essential advice on everything you need to know, from nutrition and common health problems to first aid and when to consult a vet.

This coloring book is a fun-to-follow guide for every family that owns a cat or is considering adopting one. Simple pictures and clear, concise captions teach smart, safe ways for children to interact and bond with their pets. Tips include the importance of vaccinations, fresh water and food, and litter-box cleanliness, as well as suggestions for grooming and training.

It is estimated that there are currently 400 million dogs in the world. Many people keep these energetic, loving animals as pets and enjoy taking them on walks or playing fetch with them in their backyards. However, it’s not just all play and no work. Training and taking care of your dog can be a challenging and rewarding task!

Comprehensive advice on how to care for your dog, with step-by-step photographic guidance. Expert advice on routine dog care including grooming, feeding and traning. Specialist information on breeding and whelping, as well as health care and essential first aid.

"Readers will learn how to choose, train, and care for a dog"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the different breeds of dogs and how to care for the dog you select as a pet.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.