Dogs : The Ultimate Care Guide: Good Health, Loving Care, Maximum Longevity Book

	Introduction	xii
Part 1	Getting Acquainted	1
1	The Perfect Match	2
	Choosing the Right Dog	3
	Puppy or Adult?	8
	Why a Purebred?	12
	The 50 Most Popular Breeds	17
	Make Mine a Mixed Breed	35
	Where to Get Your Dog	38
2	Joining the Clan	42
	Dog Proofing Your Home	43
	The First Night	48
	Making the Introductions	50
	Dogs and Children	52
3	Bringing Up Puppy	54
	What to Expect of a Puppy	55
	Raising Him Well	58
	What Is Puppyhood?	60
	Socializing Your Puppy	62
	The Polite Pup	64
	The First Checkup	67
4	Canine Communication	68
	How Dogs Communicate	69
	Why Does She Do That?	72
	Reading Your Dog's Body Language	77
	Getting Your Message Across	79
Part 2	Training	80
5	Starting from Scratch	82
	A Dog's-Eye View	83
	Leader of the Pack	88
	Rewards and Corrections	91
	Talking to Your Dog	93
	Ready to Learn	94
6	Bathroom Basics	96
	House-Training Puppies	97
	House-Training Adults	102
7	Basic Training	104
	Get into Training	105
	Leash Training	108
	Tasty Rewards	111
	The Five Basic Commands	112
	Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks	118
	Training a Therapy Dog	119
	Professional Training Schools	120
8	Advanced Training	122
	Higher Education	123
	Working with Pros	126
	Showing Off	127
	Tracking	129
	Tricks and Games	131
9	Correcting Unwanted Behavior	136
	Prevention Is Better Than Cure	137
	Aggressive Behavior	138
	Barking	143
	Begging	145
	Car Chasing	146
	Chewing	148
	Climbing on Furniture	151
	Digging	152
	Eating and Rolling in Dung	153
	Fear	155
	Hates Being Handled	158
	Hyperactivity	159
	Jumping Up	160
	Licking	161
	Overprotectiveness	162
	Possessiveness of Toys	163
	Separation Anxiety	164
	Stealing	165
	Unwanted Sniffing	166
	Whining	167
Part 3	Essential Care	168
10	Fun and Fitness	170
	Why Exercise Is So Important	171
	Fitness Fundamentals	173
	Exercise Guidelines	177
	Sports Dogs Love	180
	Too Much of a Good Thing	182
	Organized Activities	183
11	The Best Accessories	184
	What Your Dog Needs	185
	The Identifiable Dog	187
	Stepping Out in Style	189
12	Caring for Latchkey Pets	192
	Home Alone	193
	Inside or Out?	195
	Pet-Care Services	197
13	Traveling in Comfort	198
	Taking a Car Trip	199
	Travel Accessories	204
	Up, Up and Away	206
	Home Away from Home	208
Part 4	Food, Glorious Food	210
14	Nutrition for Life	212
	Your Dog's Nutritional Needs	213
	Special Requirements	217
	Getting Enough Water	223
	How Much Food Is Enough?	224
	Canine Eating Problems	226
15	Canine Cuisine	228
	Different Types of Dog Food	229
	Snacks	234
	Feeding Equipment	236
	Special Diets for Special Pets	238
Part 5	Health Watch	240
16	Prevention	242
	Care Begins at Home	243
	The Home Checkup	244
	The All-Over Exam	246
	Nothing to Worry About	248
	Common Problems	251
	Choosing a Vet	253
	Powerful Prevention	257
	Medicinal Relief	260
17	Neutering	264
	Family Planning	265
	The Benefits of Neutering	267
18	Birthing	270
	Caring for the Expectant Mom	271
	The Big Day	274
	Mom and the Newborns	277
19	Caring for the Older Dog	280
	As Time Goes By	281
	Making His Life a Little Easier	285
	When to Let Go	287
Part 6	Easing Common Complaints	288
	Aging	290
	Allergies and Hay Fever	292
	Anal Sac Problems	296
	Arthritis	298
	Bad Breath	301
	Bloat	303
	Constipation	305
	Coughing	306
	Dandruff	307
	Dental Problems	309
	Diarrhea	312
	Drooling	313
	Ear Problems	315
	Eating Dung	317
	Elbow Dysplasia	318
	Eye Problems	320
	Fever	323
	Flatulence	324
	Fleas	325
	Food Allergies and Intolerance	329
	Hip Dysplasia	331
	Hot Spots	334
	Itching	335
	Licking	337
	Mange	339
	Shedding	341
	Sunburn	342
	Ticks	344
	Urinary Tract Problems	347
	Vomiting	348
	Weight Problems	350
	Worms	353
Part 7	First Aid	356
	Handling an Injured Dog	358
	Bites and Wounds	362
	Bleeding	367
	Broken Leg	370
	Broken Tail	372
	Burns	373
	Car Accidents and CPR	375
	Choking	378
	Heatstroke	380
	Poisoning	382
	Torn Nails	385
	Emergency Quick Reference Chart	386
Part 8	Looking Good	388
20	Grooming	390
	Grooming Counts	391
	The Tools of the Trade	395
	How to Groom	398
	Clipping	403
	Ears and Eyes	405
	Keeping Feet Neat	406
	Clean Teeth	408
21	Bathtime	410
	When to Wash Him	411
	The Best Bathing Techniques	414
	Bathing Step-by-Step	419
	Shampoos and Conditioners	421
	Further Information	422
	Organizations and Clubs	424
	Advisers	427
	Contributors	432
	Index	433
	Credits and Acknowledgments	450