Get the lowdown on keeping your Chihuahua healthy and contentEasily recognized by its diminutive stature and saucy expression, the Chihuahua is an affectionate, long-lived family pet. This fun and friendly book provides insights into this popular dog's temperament, sensible advice on taking care of and training your Chihuahua, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Chihuahua for you.Socialize your new puppy.Educate yourself and your dog.Maintain good health through proper exercise and diet.Handle behavioral problems.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

A mind-boggling number of dog breeds exists, and choosing the right dog for you may be confusing. No worries! This book provides a simple, straightforward guide to selecting the best breed for your lifestyle.Discover how to:Decide which pet qualities you value most.Choose a great dog.Care for your pet.Find out about breed rescue.Select a kid-friendly dog.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

Choosing A Dog For Life is the perfect guidebook for people who are looking for sound and sensible information about dog ownership. Potential owners are advised on breed standards, health, temperament, required living space, feeding, and training. Choosing a Dog for Life offers first-hand experiences and the advice of hundreds of dedicated breeders and owners. It is the best gift you can give yourself and your dog.What are you looking for in a dog? Is the breed easy to housetrain? How intelligent is the breed? Does the breed like children and other pets? Is it protective? Can the dog stay home while you're at work? What are the breed's health concerns? How fast will the puppy grow? What should he look like as an adult? How long will he live?Inside you will find the answers you need:See what the breed should look like.Find out what to look for in a puppy and what to ask the breeder.Understand the changing needs of a puppy, an adolescent and an adult.Be aware of the positive and negative traits of the breed.Learn the specifics of training, feeding, and grooming.Know about the breed's medical, genetic, and behavioral background.Realize the breed's life expectancy.Armed with this information you will be able to make the right choice in a dog "for life".

For over one hundred years, the Colby family has dedicated itself to breeding the best Pit Bull Terriers in the world. This long-awaited volume, written by the sone of the great John P. Colby, the pioneer who helped establish the Pit Bull in America, accounts in historical photograph, fact and anecdote the very foundation of this loyal breed of dog. Author Louis B. Colby, like his father, has dedicated his life to the preservation and breeding of the Pit Bull, and Colby's Book of the American Pit Bull Terrier is a triumphant testament to the culmination of the extraordinary work of these two men. This book documents one hundred years of the Colby's family's breeding program, capturing in painstaking detail the dogs that became the pillars of the Pit Bull Terrier in pedigree and story, as well as in mary rare photographs that never have been published before. Because of the quality of the dogs they bred and the clear documentation of their breeding program, the Colbys are among the most respected dog families in America. No other family in the country can lay claim to having so profoundly affected a popular dog breed --it is true that practically every American Pit Bull Terrier in the world today can trace its pedigree back to the Colby dogs.

Get the lowdown on keeping your Dachshund healthy and content.With its long body and short legs, the Dachshund is unlikely to be confused with any other dog. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on the Dachshund temperament, helps you decide whether this plucky, inquisitive breed fits your lifestyle, tells you how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Dachshund for you.Maintain your dog's good health.Feed your dog properly.Exercise and entertain your dog.Handle behavioral problems.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

The quick, easy, and fun way to make training succeed for you and your dog.All dogs need training to live peaceably among humans. This book's clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to train your dog--from housetraining and socializing your puppy to teaching your adult dog fun new tricks.Discover how to:Teach your dog basic commands.Eliminate unwanted behaviors.Make training fun and effective.Choose the right training equipment.Live in harmony with your dog.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Informative lists.A dash of humor and fun.

Dog Training in 10 Minutes is Carol Lea Benjamin's dog-training book for the 1990s, geared specifically for people short on time but long on intention. Chapters cover:How to know what your dog is feeling.Teaching via praise and correction.The bare minimum (sit; give your paw; housetraining; how to stop your dog from pulling).Ten secrets of problem correction.Ten ways to play.There's even a "10 minute work-out" to do before leaving your dog alone--a great way to calm and satisfy your dog.With its down-to-earth style, practical advice and emphasis on the dog-owner relationship, Dog Training in 10 Minutes is sure to follow in the wildly successful paw prints of Carol's other books: Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog; Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence; Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate pet; Dog Problems; Dog Tricks (with Captain Arthur Haggerty); Dog Training for Kids; and The Chosen Puppy: How to Select and Raise a Great Puppy from an Animal Shelter.

The quick and easy way to make trick training fun for you and your dog.This fun and friendly guide shows you how to teach your dog tricks, from the simple (wagging his tail) to the extraordinary (fetching a soda from the refrigerator). Dogs of all sizes, shapes, and ages can learn new tricks, and this book's clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to train your special friend to perform.Discover how to:Teach cool tricks.Use basic commands.Use tricks to solve behavioral problems.Keep your dog motivated.Participate in dog sports and games.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

Easily understood information on dog training with a strong emphasis on the positive. The user-friendly methods are spelled out--how to do them, why they work and how they reinforce the doggie-human bond.Packed with fun and funny illustrations.Contents include:What Is Dog-Friendly Dog TrainingTools to Help You TeachHousetrainingImprove Your Dog's Social LifeBasic MannersBehavior ProblemsResource Guide and Index

The indispensable guide to selecting, training, and caring for your dog.From mixes to purebreeds, puppies to seniors, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to choose train, and enjoy living with a dog. Get the best and latest information on nutrition, preventive health care, common diseases, and more--along with tips for traveling with your pooch, dog gear, and even the hottest new dog sports.Discover how to:Choose the right puppy or dog.Keep your dog groomed, fit, and healthy.Know what to feed your dog.Solve common behavioral problems.Have fun with your dog.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun.

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and contentLoyal and intelligent, the German Shepherd has a long history as a working dog and as a family companion. This fun and friendly book provides insights into the German Shepherd temperament, sensible advice on taking care of and training your dog, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right German Shepherd for you.Acclimate your puppy to his new home.Educate yourself and your dog.Maintain good health through proper exercise and diet.Handle behavioral problems.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and contentThere's much more to a Golden Retriever than its lush coat, sunny disposition, and desire to please. This fun and friendly book shows you how to prepare your home for a new Golden puppy, socialize and train your new pet, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Golden for you.Maintain your dog's good health.Feed your dog properly.Exercise and entertain your dog.Handle behavioral problemsWritten in a down-to-earth style featuring informative cartoons, illustrations, reference lists, and other handy tools to help you understand and care for your Golden Retriever.

This basic training book is designed specially to assist new dog owners. It assumes no prior knowledge of housebreaking and training essentials, making it ideal for someone who is just starting out in the enjoyable world of dogs.Studies of the needs of the novice dog enthusiast determined the topics that are thoroughly covered in the book for beginners.To further enhance the value of this book, color photographs have been used throughout, bringing to life the varied world of dogs and the practical aspects of dog keeping.Contents:The BasicsCrate TrainingPaper TrainingLitterbox TrainingMishaps and MistakesFeeding and HousebreakingTrainingIndex

Bringing home a new puppy? Have a pooch that's still "having accidents" in the living room?Housetrain your dog once and for all with Housetraining: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Not only do you get the fundamentals of properly training dogs of every age, you'll learn how to schedule your outings to that your dog can't help but get it right. Finally, if you're just exhausted by recurring problems, this book provides the solutions to put your dog on the cleanliness track.Contents include:Canine CleanlinessGetting Ready for Your New DogBringing Your New Dog HomeAge-Appropriate HousetrainingPaper-TrainingOutdoor TrainingCrate-TrainingTwo-Way CommunicationA Schedule May HelpRecurring Elimination ProblemsHealth-Related ProblemsResourcesFilled with photos, info-packed sidebars and fun facts.

Get the lowdown on keeping your Jack Russell Terrier happy and healthySharing your life with a Jack Russell Terrier can be a challenge. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on the Jack Russell temperament, whether this energetic breed fits your lifestyle, how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Jack Russell for you.Maintain your dog's good health.Feed your Jack Russell Terrier properly.Exercise and entertain your Jack Russell.Handle behavior problems.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

Whether police officer, store clerk, martial arts instructor, or housewife, we all need protection. Pepper spray, handguns, and Tae-Kwon-Do may be popular options, but the safest and most satisfying alternative is the protection-trained dog. This books opens the door to everyone interested in a truly "personal" bodyguard. Over 200 action-packed full-color photos illustrate training techniques for both the novice and expert trainer. Author Mike Harlow, with 20 years of experience as a K-9 officer and dog trainer, gives step-by-step instruction on evaluating the individual breeds suitable for protection, and how to get the most out of your dog in obedience, tracking, bitework, running apprehension, building and area search, agility, and other practical areas. This comprehensive manual is a must for all law-enforcement personnel and anyone interested in the best form of protection: the K-9 bodyguard.

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and contentLabrador Retrievers are versatile, serving as family companions, hunting buddies, guides for the blind, service dogs for the physically challenged, and drug-detector dogs. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on Lab temperament, shows you how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Lab for you.Manage your new puppy.Educate yourself and your Lab.Maintain good health, proper exercise, and diet.Use the Manage, Relate, Educate training program.Written in a down-to-earth style featuring informative cartoons, illustrations, reference lists, and other handy tools to help you understand and care for your Labrador Retriever.

As a complete breed identification handbook, The Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds may be the only reference that a dog lover will ever need. In this easy-to-read guide, authors Andrew DePrisco and James B. Johnson furnish the reader with facts on over 400 breeds of dog, including each breed's physical traits, character, temperament, and history, using 33 different symbols for quick reference. The informative and entertaining text is accompanied by beautiful portraits for easy identification. By providing concise information on both common and rare breeds and over 500 full-color photos, The Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds gives the dog owner a valuable and reliable resource and the potential owner a comprehensive map to the exciting world of purebred dogs.

As dog owners are aware, veterinary medicine makes significant advances every day, and with these advances arise new questions and concerns. Owner's Guide to Dog Health provides a reliable way for dog owners to communicate with and understand the veterinarians to whom they have entrusted their dogs' lives. Written by internationally respected veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, DVM, this illustrated guide discusses in layperson's terms signs of illness and disease, diagnosis, treatment and therapy options, as well as preventative measures. Owner's Guide to Dog Health also covers new procedures and technological advances in all areas of canine care. Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations throughout the text to help the reader to visualize signs of illness, different stages of infection, procedures, and treatment. The contents include information on nutrition; vaccines and vaccinations; disorders; digestive systems; reproductive and urinary systems; endocrine (hormonal) system; dental and eye problems; as well as a complete index.

Get the lowdown on keeping your Pit Bull healthy and contentContrary to popular belief, the Pit Bull is an affectionate, pleasant-natured breed and can be a great family pet. This fun and friendly guide provides insights into the Pit Bull temperament, tips on taking care of your dog, sensible advice on training your Pit Bull to be a reliable companion, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Pit Bull for you.Socialize your new puppy.Maintain good health and diet.Exercise your dog.Solve common behavioral problems.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun

Owning a Pug can be a joyful and enriching experience, as well as a very big responsibility. Pugs helps the reader prepare for dog ownership and provides the tools necessary to keep a canine family member healthy and happy. This book, by author Filomena Doherty, illustrated with over 150 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Pug. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want in an interesting and easy-to-read style. Following is just a partial listing of topics covered: History of the Pug, Description of the Pug, Grooming, Selecting Your Dog, The New Family Member, Feeding Requirements, Accommodations, Preventive Dental Care, Housebreaking and Training, Behavior Modification, Health Care, Breeding, The Show Dog World, Owner Concerns, Traveling with Your Dog, and an Index.

A book you will love and every puppy will need! From housetraining to proper puppy socialization, it's all here in this fun and friendly guide to the toughest and most delightful era in your dog's life: puppyhood. With a focus on behavior and relationship, Sarah Hodgson helps your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.Discover how to:choose the perfect puppy for youraise a well-mannered, happy puppyhousetrain your puppy quickly and effectivelyprovide proper puppy care and nutritionkeep peace between kids and puppies

Take puppy care to the next level.Puppyhood is the most delightful and difficult period in your dog's life. But don't sweat it! Filled with savvy tips and practical suggestions, this handy journal allows you to easily record your puppy's progress. With over 52 weeks of advice, you will find out how to raise a well-adjusted pup in no time.Discover how to:Interpret and respond to your puppy's needs.Housetrain your puppy quickly and effectively.Provide proper exercise and nutrition.Raise a well-mannered, happy dog.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: I've Picked Out My Pup--What's NextChapter 1: Creating a Comfortable Home for Your PuppyChapter 2: Early Training for You & Your PuppyChapter 3: Communicating with Your PuppyChapter 4: House-trainingPart II: The Puppy Raising & Training DiaryPart III: The Part of TensChapter 5: Ten Ways to Keep Puppy HealthyChapter 6: Ten Fun GamesIndex

Train your dog in just five minutes a day! Training videos cover potty and crate training, obedience, chewing, jumping, and biting using untrained puppies so that you can watch as they learn.These no-nonsense, common sense training videos are recommended and sold by more veterinarians than any other training video on the market today.Potty & Crate Training: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to introduce your dog to a crate and the proper use of crates in housetraining. The video gives you numerous tips on successfully housetraining. As a bonus, you'll also learn two methods to let your dog tell you when he or she needs to go outside.Obedience: Basic Obedience is a collection of the basics. Sit, Down, Stay, Come and Pay Attention are something we all want our dogs to do, but getting your dog to do them consistently can be challenging. This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach each of these behaviors to your dog. You'll learn how to use treats properly, how to introduce verbal commands, or even hand signals. As a bonus, you'll also learn the principles behind these behaviors so you can adapt these methods to other behaviors you want to teach.Chewing: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to leave your shoes, socks, underwear, furniture, and other things alone without harsh corrections. Watch as a young puppy with a shoe fetish is transformed into a well mannered little girl who leaves the same shoe alone by the end of her lessons.Jumping: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to keep all four feet on the floor. Watch as a 12 month old large breed puppy is transformed from almost knocking down a 220 lb. man into a well mannered young lady who practices self-control, even when highly excited.Biting: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to reduce the force it uses when biting and gradually eliminating biting altogether.

Train your dog in just five minutes a day! Training videos cover potty and crate training, obedience, chewing, jumping, and biting using untrained puppies so that you can watch as they learn.These no-nonsense, common sense training videos are recommended and sold by more veterinarians than any other training video on the market today.Potty & Crate Training: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to introduce your dog to a crate and the proper use of crates in housetraining. The video gives you numerous tips on successfully housetraining. As a bonus, you'll also learn two methods to let your dog tell you when he or she needs to go outside.Obedience: Basic Obedience is a collection of the basics. Sit, Down, Stay, Come and Pay Attention are something we all want our dogs to do, but getting your dog to do them consistently can be challenging. This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach each of these behaviors to your dog. You'll learn how to use treats properly, how to introduce verbal commands, or even hand signals. As a bonus, you'll also learn the principles behind these behaviors so you can adapt these methods to other behaviors you want to teach.Chewing: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to leave your shoes, socks, underwear, furniture, and other things alone without harsh corrections. Watch as a young puppy with a shoe fetish is transformed into a well mannered little girl who leaves the same shoe alone by the end of her lessons.Jumping: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to keep all four feet on the floor. Watch as a 12 month old large breed puppy is transformed from almost knocking down a 220 lb. man into a well mannered young lady who practices self-control, even when highly excited.Biting: This short, easy-to-follow video lesson shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to reduce the force it uses when biting and gradually eliminating biting altogether.