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101 Essential Tips
Pages 8 to 15 DECIDING ON A DOG
1 Is a dog right for you?
2 Are you right for a dog?
3 Legal responsibilities
4 Choosing a puppy
5 Choosing an adult dog
6 Which sex?
7 Choosing a purebred dog
8 Choosing a mixed-breed dog
9 Coats to consider
10 How much space do you need?
11 Considering small breeds
12 Considering medium-size breeds
13 Considering large breeds
14 Rescue shelters
15 Reputable breeders
16 Questions to ask
Pages 16 to 27 YOUR NEW FRIEND
17 Dog-proof your home
18 Dangers in the home
19 Dog-proof your yard
20 Dangers in the yard
21 Baskets & bedding
22 Feeding bowls
23 Collars, leashes & harnesses
24 Settling in a new puppy
25 Settling in an adult dog
26 Settling in a rescue dog
27 Choosing a name
28 Microchipping your dog
29 Checking your dog’s health
30 Vaccinations
31 Vet checkup
32 Neutering
33 Meeting children
34 Meeting old people
35 Meeting strangers
36 Meeting other pets
37 Socializing
38 Visiting new places
Pages 28 to 37 CARING FOR YOUR DOG
39 Types of food
40 Table scraps
41 Providing enough water
42 Suitable treats & chews
43 How much food & when?
44 Setting a routine
45 Foods to avoid
46 Dealing with underweight dogs
47 Dealing with overweight dogs
48 Cleaning eyes
49 Cleaning ears
50 Trimming claws
51 Bathing a dog
52 Grooming equipment
53 Shedding
54 Start early
55 Clipping
56 Grooming short coats
57 Hand stripping
58 Grooming long coats
59 Grooming curly coats
60 Brushing your dog’s teeth
Pages 38 to 47 LEARNING THE HOUSE RULES
61 Effective discipline
62 Rewarding good behavior
63 Using hand signals
64 Using your voice
65 Newspaper training
66 When toilet training fails
67 Outdoor toilet training
68 Crate training
69 Teaching a dog its name
70 Teaching to sit
71 Teaching to sit & stay
72 Teaching to walk to heel
73 Teaching to lie down
74 Teaching to give items
75 Dealing with excessive barking
76 Dealing with aggression
77 Begging & stealing food
Pages 48 to 55 TIME FOR FUN & EXERCISE
78 How much exercise?
79 Set a routine
80 Combating dog boredom
81 Puppy’s first time outside
82 Leashes & control
83 Poop scooping
84 Suitable toys
85 Games to play
86 Traveling in a car
87 Preventing overheating
88 Boarding at kennels
Pages 56 to 69 YOUR DOG’S HEALTH
89 Signs of good health
90 Controlling parasites
91 Signs of distress & pain
92 Tending to small wounds
93 Tending to stings
94 Tending to bites
95 When to go to the vet
96 Caring for a pregnant dog
97 Caring for an elderly dog
98 Caring for a sick dog
99 Giving pills & medicine
100 Symptoms of ill health
101 Common canine complaints
Index 70
Acknowledgments 72
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