Dogs for Dummies (Paperback, 2)

Foreword xvii

Introduction 1

Part 1: Bringing a Puppy or Adult Dog into Your Life 9

Chapter 1: Considering the Canine Possibilities 11

Chapter 2: Narrowing the Field 27

Chapter 3: Finding Out about Breeders, Shelters, and Other Sources 55

Chapter 4: Choosing and Bringing Home a Puppy 77

Chapter 5: Adopting and Settling In an Adult Dog 91

Part 2: Getting the Relationship Off to the Best Start 103

Chapter 6: All the Right Stuff 105

Chapter 7: Feeding Your Puppy or Dog 123

Chapter 8: House-Training Puppies and Dogs 141

Chapter 9: Early Puppy Training 153

Part 3: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 171

Chapter 10: Good Grooming 173

Chapter 11: Preventive Health Care for Puppies and Dogs 191

Chapter 12: Common Canine Health Problems 215

Chapter 13: Caring for an Aging Dog 227

Part 4: Living Happily with Your Dog 243

Chapter 14: Teaching Your Dog Manners 245

Chapter 15: Problem-Solving 269

Chapter 16: Canine Competitions: Fun Things to Do with Your Dog 289

Chapter 17: To Breed or Not to Breed 305

Chapter 18: Traveling with Your Dog 321

Part 5: The Part of Tens 343

Chapter 19: Ten Dog Myths ? Debunked! 345

Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Purebred Puppy 353

Chapter 21: Ten Things You Need to Know to Prepare Your Dog for a Disaster 359

Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Have Both a Dog and a Nice Yard 367

Chapter 23: Ten Must-See Dog Sites on the World Wide Web 375

Index 385