[Owner’s/Instruction Manuals 02] • The Dog Owner's Manual by Brunner, David -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Welcome: To Your New Dog!

The Dog: Diagram and Parts List

▪ The Head ▪ The Body ▪ Sensor Specifications

Memory Capacity Product Life Span

Chapter 1: Overview of Makes and Models

A Brief Product History Survey of Brands Top-Selling Models Nonstandard, Off-Brand Models Selecting an Appropriate Model New Versus Used Models Selecting a Gender Selecting a Vendor Puppy Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist Adult Dog Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist

Chapter 2: Home Installation

Preparing the Home Recommended Accessories Initial Introduction

▪ Interfacing with Children ▪ Interfacing with Other Dogs ▪ Interfacing with Cats

First Night at Home Selecting a Name

Chapter 3: Daily Interaction

Audio Cues and Body Language Dogs and Human Speech Sleep Mode Dog Identification Methods Exercise and Fitness Yard Containment Protocol Waste Disposal Protocols

▪ Crate Training ▪ House-Training ▪ Dealing with Unauthorized Downloads

Chapter 4: Basic Programming

Overview of Factory-Installed Software Establishing Dominance Training Options (Software Add-Ons)

▪ Socialization ▪ Leash Training ▪ Sit ▪ Stay ▪ Heel ▪ Coming When Called

Selecting an Obedience Program

Chapter 5: Fuel Requirements

Types of Fuel Selecting a Brand How to Feed Fuel Supplements (Snacks) Managing the Dog’s Weight

▪ Weight Reduction

Chapter 6: Exterior Maintenance

Understanding the Coat Overview of Dog Hair Varieties General Coat Maintenance Selecting a Professional Groomer

▪ Removing Mats ▪ Bathing ▪ Ears ▪ Eyes ▪ Teeth ▪ Anal Glands ▪ Nails

Emergency Cleanups

Chapter 7: Growth and Development

Puppy Growth Stages

▪ Birth to 8 Weeks ▪ 8 to 15 Weeks ▪ 16 Weeks to 11 Months ▪ 12 Months

Calculating Age in “Dog Years” Teeth Development Diet Requirements Sexual Maturity

▪ Spaying and Neutering

Chapter 8: Interior Maintenance

Selecting a Service Provider Conducting a Home Maintenance Inspection Visiting Your Service Provider

▪ Age 6–8 Weeks ▪ Age 10–12 Weeks ▪ Age 14–16 Weeks ▪ Annually

Potentially Major Hardware Glitches Minor Hardware Glitches Medicinal Compounds Administering Pills Measuring the Dog’s Heart Rate Measuring the Dog’s Core Temperature

Chapter 9: Emergency Maintenance

Contagious Diseases Chronic Diseases Hereditary Diseases Allergies Poisons Trauma Bugs in the System

▪ Internal Parasites ▪ External Parasites

Behavioral/Psychological Disorders Emergency Transport Techniques The Heimlich Maneuver Artificial Respiration and CPR Pet Insurance

Chapter 10: Advanced Functions

Home and Personal Defense Contests Hardware Modifications Reproduction

▪ Selecting a Mate ▪ Mating ▪ Pregnancy ▪ Prenatal Monitoring ▪ Preparing for Birth ▪ Birth

Canine Travel

▪ Automobile Travel ▪ Air Travel

Old Age Obsolescence and Deactivation

Appendix

▪ Toubleshooting ▪ Technical Support ▪ Glossary of Terms

Index About the Authors About the Illustrators

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