Common Sense Book of Puppy and Dog Care: The Complete Guide To Choosing And Raising A Happy, Healthy, And Well-Behaved Dog

The new, totally revised and updated edition. Hundreds and thousands of dog lovers for more than thirty years have tumed to this guide to ensure that their pets receive the best possible training, feeding and health care. Now, for a new generation of dogs and their owner, is a completely new, updated and expanded edition, including the latest information on breeding, nutrition, veterinary medicine and much more. How to select the right dog for you and your family, with special tips for choosing a child's pet. How to introduce a puppy to your home, including paper training and housebreaking, spaying and neutering, and what to expect month by month as your puppy grows. How to instill good manners and break bad habits, such as fighting, excessive barking, car chasing and running away. How to teach your dog to come when called, to sit, shake hands, lie down, catch and retrieve. How to help you dog live longer, and how to provide special care and comfort to an older dog. A complete guide to feeding and nutrition, grooming and health care, traveling by car or airplane--for dogs of all ages. Plus--the fifteen warning signs of illness; a look at obedience schools and dog shows; and a comprehensive, illustrated listing of breeds as recognized by the American Kennel Club.