The Dog Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance Book

	Welcome to Your New Dog!	10
	The Dog: Diagram and Parts List	13
	The Head	13
	The Body	14
	Sensor Specifications	15
	Memory Capacity	19
	Product Life Span	19
Chapter 1	Overview of Makes and Models	20
	A Brief Product History	22
	Survey of Brands	24
	Top-Selling Models	26
	Nonstandard, Off-Brand Models	38
	Selecting an Appropriate Model	40
	New Versus Used Models	42
	Selecting a Gender	43
	Selecting a Vendor	43
	Puppy Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist	46
	Adult Dog Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist	48
Chapter 2	Home Installation	50
	Preparing the Home	52
	Recommended Accessories	53
	Initial Introduction	56
	Interfacing with Children	57
	Interfacing with Other Dogs	60
	Interfacing with Cats	63
	First Night at Home	66
	Selecting a Name	67
Chapter 3	Daily Interaction	68
	Audio Cues and Body Language	70
	Dogs and Human Speech	72
	Sleep Mode	72
	Dog Identification Methods	73
	Exercise and Fitness	74
	Yard Containment Protocol	77
	Waste Disposal Protocols	81
	Crate Training	81
	House-Training	84
	Dealing with Unauthorized Downloads	84
Chapter 4	Basic Programming	86
	Overview of Factory-Installed Software	88
	Establishing Dominance	89
	Training Options (Software Add-Ons)	92
	Socialization	92
	Leash Training	92
	Sit	94
	Stay	94
	Heel	97
	Coming When Called	98
	Selecting an Obedience Program	101
Chapter 5	Fuel Requirements	102
	Types of Fuel	104
	Selecting a Brand	106
	How to Feed	107
	Fuel Supplements (Snacks)	111
	Managing the Dog's Weight	112
	Weight Reduction	114
Chapter 6	Exterior Maintenance	116
	Understanding the Coat	118
	Overview of Dog Hair Varieties	119
	General Coat Maintenance	122
	Selecting a Professional Groomer	123
	Removing Mats	124
	Bathing	125
	Ears	128
	Eyes	129
	Teeth	129
	Anal Glands	129
	Nails	130
	Emergency Cleanups	132
Chapter 7	Growth and Development	134
	Puppy Growth Stages	136
	Birth to 8 Weeks	136
	8 to 15 Weeks	136
	16 Weeks to 11 Months	137
	12 Months	137
	Calculating Age in "Dog Years"	140
	Teeth Development	140
	Diet Requirements	141
	Sexual Maturity	141
	Spaying and Neutering	142
Chapter 8	Interior Maintenance	144
	Selecting a Service Provider	146
	Conducting a Home Maintenance Inspection	147
	Visiting Your Service Provider	149
	Age 6-8 Weeks	149
	Age 10-12 Weeks	149
	Age 14-16 Weeks	150
	Annually	150
	Potentially Major Hardware Glitches	151
	Minor Hardware Glitches	154
	Medicinal Compounds	156
	Administering Pills	157
	Measuring the Dog's Heart Rate	158
	Measuring the Dog's Core Temperature	159
Chapter 9	Emergency Maintenance	160
	Contagious Diseases	162
	Chronic Diseases	164
	Hereditary Diseases	166
	Allergies	167
	Poisons	168
	Trauma	170
	Bugs in the System	172
	Internal Parasites	172
	External Parasites	175
	Behavioral/Psychological Disorders	178
	Emergency Transport Techniques	180
	The Heimlich Maneuver	183
	Artificial Respiration and CPR	184
	Pet Insurance	187
Chapter 10	Advanced Functions	188
	Home and Personal Defense	190
	Contests	191
	Hardware Modifications	195
	Reproduction	196
	Selecting a Mate	196
	Mating	197
	Pregnancy	198
	Prenatal Monitoring	198
	Preparing for Birth	199
	Birth	199
	Canine Travel	200
	Automobile Travel	200
	Air Travel	202
	Old Age	203
	Obsolescence and Deactivation	204
	Appendix	206
	Troubleshooting	207
	Technical Support	216
	Glossary of Terms	217
	Index	219
	About the Authors	224