Have fun and enjoy living with your new dog!This hands-on guide gives you everything you need to know right now to begin building a healthy and happy relationship with your new dog. From readying your home for Fido's arrival to housetraining, behavior training, and keeping him fit, Your New Dog For Dummies offers essential information on the day-to-day care of your canine companion.
Home sweet home - step off on the right paw with help in choosing the best crate, bedding, bowls, toys, and accessories for your new dog
Safety first - learn about common household and outdoor dangers and how to avoid them, and know what to do to make sure your dog can be identified and returned if he gets lost
Training camp - develop a housetraining strategy and proper potty protocol for your pooch, and teach manners and basic behaviors
Bone up on dog health and nutrition - fulfill Fido's nutritional needs, keep your dog fit with fun exercises, and know basic dog first aid and when to go to the vet
Open the book and find:
Ways to keep your dog safe from harm
Tips for communicating with your dog
Help on choosing the right food for Fido
Advice for keeping up your dog's appearance
Ways to deal with fleas, ticks, and parasites
Information for treating common health problems
Tips for traveling with your dog
Learn to:
Feed, train, and care for your dog
Select the best gear for your dog
Keep your dog fit and healthy
Get your relationship with your dog off to a good start
- ISBN13 9780470878613
- Publish Date 7 December 2010 (first published 30 April 2010)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 December 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint For Dummies
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format eBook
- Pages 96
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com