The Everything Dog Owner's Organizer: Calendars, Charts, Checklists, And Schedules to Keep Your Dog Happy And Healthy Book

Introduction     vii
Welcoming Your Dog     1
Preparing for Your Pup     3
Adjusting Your Lifestyle     3
Essential Supplies     5
Puppy-Proofing Your Home     10
Choosing a Name     12
Rules and Routines     15
Starting Early     15
A Family Affair     16
Create Calendars     18
Housetraining and Crate Training     23
Housetraining Basics     23
Crate Training     24
Create a Schedule     30
Dealing with Accidents     33
Charting Progress     34
Routine Care and Health     39
Bathing and Grooming     41
The Art of the Bath     41
Brushing Basics and Tools     43
How to Brush     46
Nail Trimming     53
Cleaning Eyes and Ears     53
Notes and Observations     54
Nutrition     57
Food Basics     57
Puppy Nutrition     64
Adult Dog Nutrition     66
A Feeding Schedule     70
Veterinary Care     75
The Veterinary Visit     75
Vaccinations     78
Medications     88
Spay/Neuter Surgery     92
Your Dog's Health     99
Signs of Illness     99
Recognizing Pain     105
Managing Pain     110
External Parasites     114
Internal Parasites     127
Exercise, Socialization, and Training     139
Exercise and Play     141
Exercise Guidelines     141
Create a Schedule     142
Sports and Exercise Programs     144
Warm Up and Cool Down     150
Dealing with Injuries     151
Notes and Observations     156
Socializing Your Dog     159
Exploring the Environment     159
Meeting People     162
Meeting Other Animals     164
Riding in the Car     166
Socializing Safely     167
Dealing with a Fearful Dog     167
Basic and Obedience Training     175
Training Basics     175
Getting Started     181
Obedience Training     183
The Learning Process     200
Uniquely Yours     207
About Your Dog      209
Keep a Record     209
Photos     220
Contact information     243
Journal Pages     249
Resources     257
Frequently Asked Questions and Vet Answers     265