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Pugs for Dummies
Dogs for Dummies
Pomeranians For Dummies
Puppies Raising & Training Diary for Dummies
Rottweilers for Dummies
Poodles For Dummies
Understanding Your Dog For Dummies
Senior Dogs for Dummies
Mixed Breeds For Dummies
Currently ranked as the fifteenth most popular breed in the United States, the Pug is one of the most
endearing and loyal toy breed dogs. Their roly-poly shape, big googly eyes, and wrinkles cause many
people to fall in love with them at first sight. But just because they look all cute and cuddly isn’t a good
enough reason to run out and get one. Now, there’s a book that will help you decide if owning a Pug is
right for you.
Pugs For Dummies is for anyone who is seriously considering owning a Pug—or who already has one
and wants to obtain another. This friendly guide tells you exactly what you need to know before choosing
a Pug and what you need to do to take good care of him from the very first day he enters your life. You get
expert guidance in all things Pug, including:
Feeding
Training
Grooming
Health care
Exercise
Breeding
This fun, informative resource provide s quick access to everything you need to know about the health
and well-being of your Pug. You’ll discover how to “Pug-proof” your home before his arrival, how to keep
him happy and content, and how to maintain household harmony by raising a well-behaved Pug through
housetraining, crate-training, and teaching basic commands. You’ll also find:
Ways to exercise and have fun with your Pug
Reliable tips for handling behavior problems
Advice on finding the right veterinarian
Guidance in adopting or rescuing adult Pugs
Information on showing your Pug
The latest on keeping your Pug in tip-top shape for many years to come
Featuring clear explanations, detailed illustrations, an 8-page full-color insert, and a list of resources for
all that “extra stuff,” Pugs For Dummies is the ideal guide to enjoying life with this fun-loving breed.
endearing and loyal toy breed dogs. Their roly-poly shape, big googly eyes, and wrinkles cause many
people to fall in love with them at first sight. But just because they look all cute and cuddly isn’t a good
enough reason to run out and get one. Now, there’s a book that will help you decide if owning a Pug is
right for you.
Pugs For Dummies is for anyone who is seriously considering owning a Pug—or who already has one
and wants to obtain another. This friendly guide tells you exactly what you need to know before choosing
a Pug and what you need to do to take good care of him from the very first day he enters your life. You get
expert guidance in all things Pug, including:
Feeding
Training
Grooming
Health care
Exercise
Breeding
This fun, informative resource provide s quick access to everything you need to know about the health
and well-being of your Pug. You’ll discover how to “Pug-proof” your home before his arrival, how to keep
him happy and content, and how to maintain household harmony by raising a well-behaved Pug through
housetraining, crate-training, and teaching basic commands. You’ll also find:
Ways to exercise and have fun with your Pug
Reliable tips for handling behavior problems
Advice on finding the right veterinarian
Guidance in adopting or rescuing adult Pugs
Information on showing your Pug
The latest on keeping your Pug in tip-top shape for many years to come
Featuring clear explanations, detailed illustrations, an 8-page full-color insert, and a list of resources for
all that “extra stuff,” Pugs For Dummies is the ideal guide to enjoying life with this fun-loving breed.
These days, people's dogs have become bona fide members of the family. Moving from the kennel to
the couch, they share our beds, family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindest and
utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Do it right, and your dog will become an
important and valuable part of the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you've broken a sacred
covenant between humankind and another living being.
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the
relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your 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 help you navigate it. Improve your chances at pet
success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your
lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the
following topics 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 accurate information — not the lack of effort or
concern — is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony.
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations, and photographs (both
color and black-and-white). You deserve a healthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and
you'll be the owner every pet wants and deserves —informed, responsible, and loving.
the couch, they share our beds, family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindest and
utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Do it right, and your dog will become an
important and valuable part of the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you've broken a sacred
covenant between humankind and another living being.
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the
relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your 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 help you navigate it. Improve your chances at pet
success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your
lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the
following topics 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 accurate information — not the lack of effort or
concern — is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony.
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations, and photographs (both
color and black-and-white). You deserve a healthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and
you'll be the owner every pet wants and deserves —informed, responsible, and loving.
It’s easy to see why you fell in love with the idea of adopting a Pomeranian. Distinguished by its vivacity,
intelligence, extroversion, and fierce loyalty to its family, this tiny canine can make an excellent
companion…for the right person. As with any breed, or dogs in general for that matter, it’s important for
you to know what to expect when you take a Pom into your life.
Whether you’re a new or an aspiring Pom owner, Pomeranians For Dummies fills you in on everything
you need to know to find, choose, raise, care for, and have a ball with a member of that outstanding
breed of dog. From finding your canine soul mate to breeding Pomeranians for show or companionship,
award-winning dog author and renowned dog psychologist, Dr. Caroline Coile covers all the bases,
including how to:
Decide whether the Pom is right for you
Find a good Pom breeder
Select the perfect Pom for you
Make sense of your Pom’s behavior
Train your Pom
Keep your Pom happy, healthy and well-groomed
Know what common health problems to look for
Take your Pom on the road
Illustrated with dozens of heart-melting photos of Poms in-action, Pomeranians For Dummies helps you
to guarantee that you and your little buddy have a long, happy life together.
intelligence, extroversion, and fierce loyalty to its family, this tiny canine can make an excellent
companion…for the right person. As with any breed, or dogs in general for that matter, it’s important for
you to know what to expect when you take a Pom into your life.
Whether you’re a new or an aspiring Pom owner, Pomeranians For Dummies fills you in on everything
you need to know to find, choose, raise, care for, and have a ball with a member of that outstanding
breed of dog. From finding your canine soul mate to breeding Pomeranians for show or companionship,
award-winning dog author and renowned dog psychologist, Dr. Caroline Coile covers all the bases,
including how to:
Decide whether the Pom is right for you
Find a good Pom breeder
Select the perfect Pom for you
Make sense of your Pom’s behavior
Train your Pom
Keep your Pom happy, healthy and well-groomed
Know what common health problems to look for
Take your Pom on the road
Illustrated with dozens of heart-melting photos of Poms in-action, Pomeranians For Dummies helps you
to guarantee that you and your little buddy have a long, happy life together.
This super-friendly diary helps puppy owners discover fun ways to raise and their puppy, based on a
weekly calendar of growth and development. It offers:
Puppy how-to guidance and a diary to record growth and development
Expert advice on teaching a dog to be a well-behaved member of the family
Tips on raising a healthy dog and handling developmental problems
Pointers on building a strong emotional bond with a puppy
weekly calendar of growth and development. It offers:
Puppy how-to guidance and a diary to record growth and development
Expert advice on teaching a dog to be a well-behaved member of the family
Tips on raising a healthy dog and handling developmental problems
Pointers on building a strong emotional bond with a puppy
Known for its great strength, endurance, and protectiveness, the Rottweiler can be a good-natured,
playful pet. It can also be a highly challenging breed. In the right hands, a Rottweiler can be the best
security system in town, and at the same time, an affectionate friend to the whole family, always ready for
fun and games. The well-bred, well-trained Rottweiler has the courage of a lion and is happy to obey. In
the wrong hands, a Rottweiler just as easily can become an unruly beast, a menace to all that come
near.
Is the Rottweiler the right breed for you and your family? Rottweilers For Dummies provides the answer
to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this big dog. Long-time Rottweiler
breeder and trainer Richard G. Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
Choose the right Rottweiler for you
Socialize your new puppy
Educate yourself and your dog
Maintain good health, proper exercise and diet
Handle behavioral problems
Participate in dog competitions
In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Rottweiler temperament and loads of
sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Rottweiler owner should know – along with fun facts and
tips on how to have a great time with your Rottie. Discover how to:
Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
Understand how to communicate with your Rottweiler
Train your Rottweiler
Finding a good trainer and attend classes
Deal with emotional conflicts
Feed and exercise your Rottweiler
Recognize, prevent, and treat common health problems
Have loyal friend for life
The indispensable guide for you and your Rottweiler, Rottweilers For Dummies is the only book you’ll
need to help you have the best possible experience with this admirable and loveable breed.
playful pet. It can also be a highly challenging breed. In the right hands, a Rottweiler can be the best
security system in town, and at the same time, an affectionate friend to the whole family, always ready for
fun and games. The well-bred, well-trained Rottweiler has the courage of a lion and is happy to obey. In
the wrong hands, a Rottweiler just as easily can become an unruly beast, a menace to all that come
near.
Is the Rottweiler the right breed for you and your family? Rottweilers For Dummies provides the answer
to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this big dog. Long-time Rottweiler
breeder and trainer Richard G. Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
Choose the right Rottweiler for you
Socialize your new puppy
Educate yourself and your dog
Maintain good health, proper exercise and diet
Handle behavioral problems
Participate in dog competitions
In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Rottweiler temperament and loads of
sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Rottweiler owner should know – along with fun facts and
tips on how to have a great time with your Rottie. Discover how to:
Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
Understand how to communicate with your Rottweiler
Train your Rottweiler
Finding a good trainer and attend classes
Deal with emotional conflicts
Feed and exercise your Rottweiler
Recognize, prevent, and treat common health problems
Have loyal friend for life
The indispensable guide for you and your Rottweiler, Rottweilers For Dummies is the only book you’ll
need to help you have the best possible experience with this admirable and loveable breed.
The Poodle is known for her keen intelligence, excellent trainability, and, most notably, those signature
curly locks. But there’s more to the Poodle than meets the eye (like, say, those expensive grooming
bills). So, to Poodle or not to Poodle? That is the question.
With an overview of the breed’s history, an exploration of all three varieties (Standard, Miniature, and
Toy), and 8 pages of full-color photos detailing the colors available and tips and techniques for
grooming, Poodles for Dummies is filled with all the meaty information and enlightening morsels you
need to decide if this refined beauty is a good match for you. You’ll get answers to your most important
questions, including:
Which size Poodle is best for me? Which color?
How do I know if a Poodle breeder is reputable?
What are the pros and cons of shelters and rescue groups?
What do I look for in choosing a healthy Poodle?
How can I Poodle-proof my home and yard?
What’s the best way to introduce my Poodle to kids and other pets?
How often does my Poodle need grooming?
No matter which size, color, or gender you own, Poodles are not a “wash ‘n’ wear” breed. But if you have
the time, passion, and dedication to give her the training, exercise, and upkeep she needs, you and your
curly companion will have a happy and rewarding life together.
curly locks. But there’s more to the Poodle than meets the eye (like, say, those expensive grooming
bills). So, to Poodle or not to Poodle? That is the question.
With an overview of the breed’s history, an exploration of all three varieties (Standard, Miniature, and
Toy), and 8 pages of full-color photos detailing the colors available and tips and techniques for
grooming, Poodles for Dummies is filled with all the meaty information and enlightening morsels you
need to decide if this refined beauty is a good match for you. You’ll get answers to your most important
questions, including:
Which size Poodle is best for me? Which color?
How do I know if a Poodle breeder is reputable?
What are the pros and cons of shelters and rescue groups?
What do I look for in choosing a healthy Poodle?
How can I Poodle-proof my home and yard?
What’s the best way to introduce my Poodle to kids and other pets?
How often does my Poodle need grooming?
No matter which size, color, or gender you own, Poodles are not a “wash ‘n’ wear” breed. But if you have
the time, passion, and dedication to give her the training, exercise, and upkeep she needs, you and your
curly companion will have a happy and rewarding life together.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of getting a dog or nervous about caring for the one you’ve
not only why your dog behaves the way she does, but in a way that enables you to parlay that into a well-
behaved companion who listens (and sits, and speaks, and comes, etc.).
Whether your pooch is a mixed breed or purebred, she has a distinct identity that makes her unique. The
first step in understanding your dog is to respect the honorable task she was originally bred for and to
identify how these inbred impulses influence her personality and behavior. In essence, you need to
speak her language if you expect her to learn to understand yours.
Understanding Your Dog for Dummies gives you everything you need to learn to understand your pooch’
s unique dialect of “Doglish”—and shows you how to take on the role as pack leader to give your dog the
cues, guidance, and consistency she needs to shape and develop good behaviors. Inside you’ll
discover how to:
Read your dog’s body language
Communicate with your dog
Interpret your dog’s breed-specific traits
Correct dog-behavior-gone-bad
Counter anxiety-based behavior
Understand and resolve aggressive behavior
And so much more!
Think of this book as Doglish 101—a prerequisite for every human member of your dog’s family. Now,
let the training begin!
not only why your dog behaves the way she does, but in a way that enables you to parlay that into a well-
behaved companion who listens (and sits, and speaks, and comes, etc.).
Whether your pooch is a mixed breed or purebred, she has a distinct identity that makes her unique. The
first step in understanding your dog is to respect the honorable task she was originally bred for and to
identify how these inbred impulses influence her personality and behavior. In essence, you need to
speak her language if you expect her to learn to understand yours.
Understanding Your Dog for Dummies gives you everything you need to learn to understand your pooch’
s unique dialect of “Doglish”—and shows you how to take on the role as pack leader to give your dog the
cues, guidance, and consistency she needs to shape and develop good behaviors. Inside you’ll
discover how to:
Read your dog’s body language
Communicate with your dog
Interpret your dog’s breed-specific traits
Correct dog-behavior-gone-bad
Counter anxiety-based behavior
Understand and resolve aggressive behavior
And so much more!
Think of this book as Doglish 101—a prerequisite for every human member of your dog’s family. Now,
let the training begin!
Covers wellness, nutrition, and socialization
Keep your dog happy and healthy through the golden years
Senior dogs are special creatures with special needs.
This friendly guide provides reassuring, positive advice on handling the physical and emotional issues
involved in caring for your beloved companion. You’ll see how aging affects your dog, how to cope with
common ailments, and what you can do to help your senior live a joyful, high-quality life.
Praise for Senior Dogs For Dummies
"The book is a resource that will enhance life both for senior dogs and for the humans who love them."
– Teri Goodman, Coordinator, The Senior Dogs Project, www.srdogs.com
"A dog who has lived his lifetime with you is a precious jewel to be loved and treasured. Susan has
captured that spirit."
– Liz Palika, author of Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption
Discover how to:
Meet your senior’s dietary needs
Safely exercise your senior
Manage health costs
Teach an older dog new tricks
Gain inspiration from stories about super senior dogs
Keep your dog happy and healthy through the golden years
Senior dogs are special creatures with special needs.
This friendly guide provides reassuring, positive advice on handling the physical and emotional issues
involved in caring for your beloved companion. You’ll see how aging affects your dog, how to cope with
common ailments, and what you can do to help your senior live a joyful, high-quality life.
Praise for Senior Dogs For Dummies
"The book is a resource that will enhance life both for senior dogs and for the humans who love them."
– Teri Goodman, Coordinator, The Senior Dogs Project, www.srdogs.com
"A dog who has lived his lifetime with you is a precious jewel to be loved and treasured. Susan has
captured that spirit."
– Liz Palika, author of Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption
Discover how to:
Meet your senior’s dietary needs
Safely exercise your senior
Manage health costs
Teach an older dog new tricks
Gain inspiration from stories about super senior dogs
Mixed Breeds For Dummies takes the mystery out of mixed breed dogs and gives you the 411 on
everything you need to know about owning your very own Heinz 57. Whether your mixed breed dog is a
mangy mutt, a reserved rescue dog, or a dainty designer dog, one thing is for certain—he needs just as
much love and attention as his purebred peers.
Mixed Breeds For Dummies shows you how to:
Decide which mixed breed is right for you
Find a puppy or adult mixed breed dog
Test your dog’s temperament
Housebreak your dog and teach him basic commands
Overcome mixed breed training challenges
Weigh the pros and cons of “designer dogs” (such as Labradoodles, Cockapoos, and Puggles)
Groom and exercise your mixed breed dog
Care for senior dogs
Mixed Breeds For Dummies explains how a dog doesn’t need a pedigree to make a fantastic
companion and shows you how, sometimes, a little of this, a little of that can be all the more rewarding!
everything you need to know about owning your very own Heinz 57. Whether your mixed breed dog is a
mangy mutt, a reserved rescue dog, or a dainty designer dog, one thing is for certain—he needs just as
much love and attention as his purebred peers.
Mixed Breeds For Dummies shows you how to:
Decide which mixed breed is right for you
Find a puppy or adult mixed breed dog
Test your dog’s temperament
Housebreak your dog and teach him basic commands
Overcome mixed breed training challenges
Weigh the pros and cons of “designer dogs” (such as Labradoodles, Cockapoos, and Puggles)
Groom and exercise your mixed breed dog
Care for senior dogs
Mixed Breeds For Dummies explains how a dog doesn’t need a pedigree to make a fantastic
companion and shows you how, sometimes, a little of this, a little of that can be all the more rewarding!
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