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Poodle Breed Specifications | v | |
Introduction | xiii | |
Chapter 1 | Meet the Poodle | 1 |
Poodle Popularity | 1 | |
A Brief History of the Poodle | 2 | |
The AKC Breed Standard | 3 | |
The Work of the Poodle | 8 | |
Special Needs of the Poodle | 9 | |
Chapter 2 | Looking for a Poodle | 13 |
Is the Poodle Right for You? | 13 | |
Poodles and Other Pets | 15 | |
Poodles and Children | 16 | |
Who Will Care for Your Poodle? | 17 | |
Where to Look for Your Poodle | 17 | |
Places to Avoid | 21 | |
Chapter 3 | Choosing a Poodle | 25 |
Which Variety? | 25 | |
Puppy or Adult? | 27 | |
What Color? | 29 | |
Male or Female? | 32 | |
Poodle Mixes | 32 | |
Picking a Poodle Puppy | 33 | |
Choosing an Adult Poodle | 36 | |
Chapter 4 | Reputable Breeders | 37 |
What Is a Reputable Breeder? | 37 | |
Finding a Reputable Breeder | 38 | |
Questions to Ask the Breeder | 39 | |
Questions to Expect the Breeder to Ask You | 40 | |
Health Certifications | 41 | |
Your Poodle's Papers | 43 | |
Chapter 5 | Preparing for Your New Poodle | 49 |
Puppy (and Dog) Proofing Your Home | 49 | |
Choosing a "Safe Area" | 54 | |
Where Will Your Poodle Sleep? | 54 | |
Poodle Necessities | 55 | |
Your Poodle's Crate | 59 | |
Your Poodle's Exercise Pen | 60 | |
Choosing a Veterinarian | 61 | |
Chapter 6 | Bringing Your Poodle Home | 63 |
Planning Ahead | 63 | |
Avoid Bad Timing | 64 | |
Shipping Your Puppy Home | 65 | |
Visiting the Veterinarian | 66 | |
Arriving Home | 68 | |
Naming Your Poodle | 69 | |
Introductions Among Pets | 70 | |
What to Do at Bedtime | 73 | |
Chapter 7 | Housetraining | 75 |
Management Is Key | 75 | |
Crate Training | 77 | |
The Long-Term Confinement Area | 80 | |
Establishing a Potty Spot | 82 | |
Dealing with Accidents | 84 | |
Housetraining an Adult Dog | 86 | |
Relapses in Housetraining | 87 | |
Chapter 8 | Basic Nutrition | 89 |
Essential Nutrients | 89 | |
Commercial Foods | 92 | |
Home-Prepared Diets | 94 | |
Choosing a Food | 96 | |
Understanding the Label | 97 | |
How and When to Feed | 99 | |
What about Supplements? | 100 | |
Table Scraps | 100 | |
Tempting Treats | 101 | |
Maintaining the Right Weight | 102 | |
Chapter 9 | Basic Health Care | 105 |
Spaying and Neutering | 105 | |
Vaccinations | 107 | |
Parasite Prevention | 112 | |
The Home Health Check | 116 | |
How to Give Your Poodle Medication | 117 | |
Holistic Care | 118 | |
Chapter 10 | Grooming Basics | 121 |
Poodle Clips | 121 | |
Pros and Cons of Home Grooming | 123 | |
Selecting a Professional Groomer | 124 | |
Brushing and Combing | 126 | |
Bathing and Drying | 127 | |
Trimming Nails | 128 | |
Anal Sacs | 131 | |
Cleaning and Plucking Ears | 132 | |
Dental Hygiene | 132 | |
Chapter 11 | Common Illnesses and Injuries | 135 |
What's Normal? | 135 | |
When Do You Need to Visit a Vet? | 136 | |
Relieving Poodle Allergies | 138 | |
Cuts and Scrapes | 141 | |
Dealing with Foxtails | 141 | |
Relief from Hot Spots | 142 | |
Lumps and Bumps | 143 | |
Gastrointestinal Problems | 143 | |
Ear Infections | 145 | |
Lameness or Limping | 146 | |
Chapter 12 | Emergency Health Care | 149 |
Being Prepared for an Emergency | 149 | |
How to Muzzle Your Poodle | 151 | |
Restraining Your Injured Poodle | 152 | |
How to Move an Injured Dog | 153 | |
Performing CPR on Your Poodle | 154 | |
The Heimlich Maneuver | 156 | |
Dealing with Emergencies | 157 | |
Chapter 13 | Congenital and Hereditary Diseases | 163 |
Bloat and Torison | 163 | |
Blood Problems | 165 | |
Endocrine Diseases | 167 | |
Idiopathic Epilepsy | 169 | |
Eye Problems | 171 | |
Juvenile Renal Disease | 172 | |
Orthopedic Problems | 173 | |
Sebaceous Adenitis | 175 | |
Chapter 14 | What Every Good Dog Should Know | 177 |
Why Every Poodle Needs Training | 177 | |
Should You Enroll in Training Classes? | 177 | |
Finding the Right Trainer | 178 | |
Reward, Don't Punish | 180 | |
Using a Clicker | 181 | |
Training Your Poodle to Sit | 183 | |
Teaching "Down" | 184 | |
Teaching Your Poodle to Come | 186 | |
Teaching "Stay" | 189 | |
Teaching "Walk Nicely on Leash" | 191 | |
Chapter 15 | Teaching Manners | 193 |
Taking Charge | 193 | |
Setting Rules | 195 | |
No Jumping on People | 196 | |
Off the Furniture | 198 | |
Go to Your Bed/Place | 199 | |
Leave It/Drop It | 200 | |
Chapter 16 | Socializing Your Poodle | 203 |
In Your Home | 203 | |
Out in the World | 204 | |
Preventing Separation Anxiety | 205 | |
Socializing an Adult Poodle | 206 | |
Helping the Shy Poodle | 206 | |
Play Dates | 207 | |
Dog Park Etiquette | 208 | |
Riding in Cars | 209 | |
Becoming Accustomed to New Situations | 210 | |
Chapter 17 | Behavior Challenges | 213 |
Basic Tenets of Problem Solving | 213 | |
Setting Your Poodle Up for Success | 214 | |
Redirecting Improper Behavior | 214 | |
Dealing with Specific Behavior Problems | 215 | |
Working with a Behaviorist | 223 | |
Chapter 18 | Competitive Obedience | 225 |
About Traditional Obedience Trials | 225 | |
Novice Competition | 227 | |
The Open Level of Competition | 229 | |
Utility Competition | 232 | |
Rally Obedience | 233 | |
The Canine Good Citizen Test | 235 | |
Chapter 19 | Other Sports for Poodles | 237 |
Conformation Shows | 237 | |
Agility Events | 241 | |
Field Work | 243 | |
Freestyle Routines | 244 | |
Other Activities | 245 | |
Special Considerations for Canine Athletes | 247 | |
Chapter 20 | Traveling with Your Poodle | 249 |
The Importance of Identification | 249 | |
Staying in a Hotel | 250 | |
Car Travel | 251 | |
Leaving on a Jet Plane | 255 | |
Traveling Abroad | 257 | |
Leaving Your Poodle Behind | 258 | |
Chapter 21 | The Senior Poodle | 261 |
What Is Old? | 261 | |
The Senior Health Exam | 262 | |
Nutrition for the Older Dog | 263 | |
Problems of Aging | 265 | |
Keeping Your Old Poodle Comfortable | 271 | |
When to Say Goodbye | 272 | |
Appendix A | Organizations | 274 |
Appendix B | Books, Magazines, and Web Sites | 276 |
Index | 281 |
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