Dogs All-in-One For Dummies: The most essential information on dog ownership in one easy-to-navigate book

The most essential information on dog ownership in one easy-to-navigate bookDogs All-in-One For Dummies offers all dog lovers the latest information you need to choose, raise, and care for your furry best friend from puppyhood to its twilight years. From finding the right dog for your lifestyle and teaching your dog good manners to housetraining, grooming, and knowing when your pet is sick or needs medical attention, this fact-packed guide will serve as your essential dog bible.Features new information on dog showing, agility, going Green, and traveling with your poochIncludes information from Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Puppies For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Adopting a Pet For Dummies; Choosing a Dog For Dummies; Dog Grooming For Dummies; Dog Health & Nutrition For Dummies; Dog Training For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies 2nd Edition; Housetraining For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Breeding Dogs For Dummies; Mixed Breeds For Dummies; and Understanding Your Dog For DummiesThorough and timely, Dogs All-in-One For Dummies covers everything from head to tail!From the Back CoverYour comprehensive guide to choosing, raising, and living with your canine companionThis hands-on guide gives you everything you need to choose, raise, and care for your furry friend from puppyhood to her twilight years. From finding the right dog for your lifestyle to housetraining, grooming, and knowing when your pet needs medical attention, this is the ultimate dog bible you'll turn to again and again.Get to know (and find) your four-legged friend — choose the best fit for you, prepare your pad for its newest family member, and welcome home your new best friendEstablish yourself as top dog — discover the power of positive attention and learn how to be the ideal pack leader"Paws" to learn about dog health and nutrition — arm yourself with the latest information on food, vaccinations, common health problems, canine first aid, and when to visit the vetGet the lead out — try a hand (and paw) at fun and creative activities for you and your poochGo behind the scenes — understand what ancient breed traits lurk behind many dog behaviors, and use substitute activities to your advantageCompare and contrast — check out the history and characteristics of every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club — plus many popular mixed breedsOpen the book and find:What you need to know before you bring a dog homeAdvice on adopting and rescuingThe scoop on nutrition, health, and vaccinationsHow to care for an aging dogHow to groom your dogTips for housetraining and teaching good behavior and tricksAgility training and showing your dogProfiles of dog groups and a look at mixed breeds12 Book In 1Adopting a Pet For DummiesBreeding Dogs For DummiesChoosing a Dog For DummiesDog Grooming For DummiesDog Health & Nutrition For DummiesDogs For Dummies, 2nd EditionDog Training For Dummies, 2nd EditionDog Tricks & Agility For Dummies, 2nd EditionHousetraining For Dummies, 2nd EditionMixed Breeds For DummiesPuppies For Dummies, 2nd EditionUnderstanding Your Dog For Dummies Introduction ................................................................ 1 Book I: Choosing and Bringing Home a Dog ................... 7 Chapter 1: What Are Dogs and Why Do They Behave That Way? ...............................9 Chapter 2: Ready, Set, Stop: What You Need to Know Before You Choose a Dog.....23 Chapter 3: Considering All the Options ........................................................................33 Chapter 4: Looking for Love in All the Right Places ....................................................57 Chapter 5: Helping Your Adopted Dog Make the Homecoming Transition .............77 Chapter 6: All the Right Stuff ........................................................................................107 Chapter 7: Understanding Your New Roommate’s View of the World ...................127 Chapter 8: Fido and the Law .........................................................................................149 Book II: Dog Nutrition and Health ............................ 161 Chapter 1: The Scoop on Dog Food .............................................................................163 Chapter 2: Vaccinations and Common Health Issues ...............................................191 Chapter 3: Canine First Aid ...........................................................................................205 Chapter 4: Preventing and Treating Diseases: Working with Your Vet ..................229 Chapter 5: Getting the Lead Out: Exercising Your Dog .............................................243 Chapter 6: Caring for an Aging Dog .............................................................................269 Chapter 7: Dog Breeding 101 ........................................................................................281 Book III: Cleanliness Is Next to Dogliness: Grooming.... 303 Chapter 1: What Good Grooming Is All About ...........................................................305 Chapter 2: The Basics of Brushing and Bathing ........................................................319 Chapter 3: Caring for Nails, Teeth, Nose, Ears, Eyes, Face, and . . . Elsewhere .....331 Chapter 4: To Clip or Not to Clip: Dog Haircuts.........................................................349 Book IV: Training, Agility, and Shows ....................... 359 Chapter 1: Housetraining 101 .......................................................................................361 Chapter 2: Teaching Your Dog Manners .....................................................................383 Chapter 3: Basic Training and Beyond ........................................................................411 Chapter 4: Teaching Your Dog Tricks .........................................................................439 Chapter 5: The Ins and Outs of Agility Training ........................................................457 Chapter 6: Best in Show: Showing Your Dog ..............................................................473 Book V: Meet the Breeds .......................................... 493 Chapter 1: Proi ling the Toy Group .............................................................................495 Chapter 2: Proi ling the Working Group .....................................................................507 Chapter 3: Proi ling the Herding Group ......................................................................523 Chapter 4: Proi ling the Hound Group ........................................................................537 Chapter 5: Proi ling the Terrier Group ........................................................................551 Chapter 6: Proi ling the Sporting Group .....................................................................567 Chapter 7: Proi ling the Non-Sporting Group .............................................................583 Chapter 8: Proi ling the Mixed Breeds ........................................................................593 Book VI: Resources .................................................. 611 Appendix A: Glossary Plus............................................................................................613 Appendix B: Dog Resources .........................................................................................621 Index ...................................................................... 629

The most essential information on dog ownership in one easy-to-navigate book

Dogs All-in-One For Dummies offers all dog lovers the latest information you need to choose, raise, and care for your furry best friend from puppyhood to its twilight years. From finding the right dog for your lifestyle and teaching your dog good manners to housetraining, grooming, and knowing when your pet is sick or needs medical attention, this fact-packed guide will serve as your essential dog bible.

• Features new information on dog showing, agility, going Green, and traveling with your pooch
• Includes information from Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Puppies For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Adopting a Pet For Dummies; Choosing a Dog For Dummies; Dog Grooming For Dummies; Dog Health & Nutrition For Dummies; Dog Training For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies 2nd Edition; Housetraining For Dummies, 2nd Edition; Breeding Dogs For Dummies; Mixed Breeds For Dummies; and Understanding Your Dog For Dummies

Thorough and timely, Dogs All-in-One For Dummies covers everything from head to tail!

Adopting a pet for dummies Breeding dogs for dummies Choosing a dog for dummies Dog grooming for dummies Dog health & nutrition for dummies Dogs for dummies (2nd edition) Dog training for dummies (2nd edition) Dog tricks & agility for dummies (2nd edition) Housetraining for dummies (2nd edition) Mixed breeds for dummies Puppies for dummies (2nd edition) Understanding your dog for dummies. This guide offers all dog lovers the latest information you need to choose, raise, and care for your furry best friend from puppyhood to its twilight years. From finding the right dog for your lifestyle and teaching your dog good manners to housetraining, grooming, and knowing when your pet is sick or needs medical attention, this fact-packed guide will serve as your essential dog bible