Adamson Eve et al. Dogs All-in-One For Dummies

Wiley Publishing, 2010. — 712 p. — (For Dummies). — ISBN13: 978-0470529782.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!Contents at a GlanceAbout This BookConventions Used in This Book
What You’re Not to Read
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Choosing and Bringing Home a Dog
What Are Dogs and Why Do They Behave That Way?
The History Behind the Beast: How Dogs Came to Be Dogs
Understanding the Evolution of the Dog and Human Relationship
Influencing Your Dog’s Learning
Ain’t Misbehavin’: Examining Dog Behaviors and Human Responses
Ready, Set, Stop: What You Need to Know Before You Choose a Dog
Considering Your Lifestyle
The Money Angle: Keeping Canine Expenses in Mind
Recognizing Your Responsibilities
Testing Your Readiness: Rent-a-Dog
Considering All the Options
Puppies Are Precious, but...
Considering Sex and Size
Choosing a Pooch to Match Your Pep
Factoring In Temperament
Thinking about Health and Longevity
Picking Your Perfect Puppy
Bringing Home a Puppy
Looking for Love in All the Right Places
Searching at Shows
Checking Out the Club Scene
Researching Off-and Online
Bonding with a Breeder
Diggin’ That Doggie in the Window
Adopting an Orphan
Buying from Afar
Adopting a Rescue or Ricochet Dog
Rescues: Giving a Home to the Hopeless
Rehoming Ricochet Dogs
Finding Restful Homes for Retirees
Sorting through Shelter Stats
Considering Pup’s Early Environment
Timing Your Adoption
When You’re the Matchmaker: Stray Dogs
Helping Your Adopted Dog Make the Homecoming Transition
Preparing Your Pad
Welcoming Doggy Home
Calming Your Puppy Based on Her Age
Teaching Your Puppy to Be Accepting of All People
Conditioning Your Puppy to Life’s Surprises
All the Right Stuff
Outdoor Accessories: Fences, Dog Runs, and Barriers
Indoor Comforts: Crates and Beds
Canine Tableware
Collars and Leashes
The Wonderful World of Toys
Green Dog Accessories
Understanding Your New Roommate’s View of the World
Recognizing the Eight Stages of Dog Development
Understanding Your Puppy’s Basic Needs
Speaking Doglish and Presenting Yourself As Top Dog
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme: Puppies Want All the Attention
Showing Your Pup How to Live in a Human World
Understanding How Hierarchy Differs from Democracy
Fido and the Law
Discovering the Laws That Affect You
Staying Out of Trouble
Regulating Dangerous Dogs
Preventing Canine Cruelty
Dog Nutrition and Health
The Scoop on Dog Food
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Water
Enzymes
Vitamins
Minerals
The Main Types of Dog Food
Reading a Dog Food Label
Figuring Out How Much to Feed Your Dog
Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog
Paying Attention to How You Feed Your Dog
Organic Options for Feeding Your Dog
Vaccinations and Common Health Issues
Vaccinating against Viruses
Battling Bacteria
Fighting the Fungus among Us
Preventing Parasites
Being Aware of Which Bugs Infect Humans
Canine First Aid
Being Prepared for an Emergency
Knowing What to Do in an Emergency
Preventing and Treating Diseases: Working with Your Vet
Knowing What to Expect from the Annual Checkup
Choosing the Right Vet for You and Your Dog
Neutering Your Dog
Helping Your Dog Enjoy His Trip to the Vet
Covering the Costs
Getting the Lead Out: Exercising Your Dog
Recognizing the Benefits of Exercise
Being Creative with Your Dog’s Exercise Routine
Scheduling Time for Your New Dog
Knowing How Much Exercise Your Dog Needs
Trying Your Paws at Canine Sports
Exercising Indoors
Paying Attention to the Heat When You Exercise Your Dog
Giving Your Dog Things to Do While You’re Away
Caring for an Aging Dog
Special Care for Canine Seniors
Some Common Age-Related Health Problems
Reasonable Accommodations
Knowing When It’s Time to Let Go
What If You Go First?
Dog Breeding 101
What to Expect If You Decide to Breed
A Dog-Breeding Primer
The Principles of Breeding Dogs
Choosing Your Own Style
Start with the Bitches
Moving Outward: Making Partnerships
So You Have Puppies: Now What?
Finding Proper Homes for Puppies
Cleanliness Is Next to Dogliness: Grooming
What Good Grooming Is All About
Big Hairy Deal: Why Grooming Is Important
Considering the Necessary Investment
Getting Familiar with Your Dog’s Coat
Having the Proper Tools on Hand
Knowing When to Call a Pro
The Basics of Brushing and Bathing
Do-It-Yourself Canine Hair Styling
Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Washing Your Dog
Caring for Nails, Teeth, Nose, Ears, Eyes, Face, and...Elsewhere
The Art of the Paw-dicure
Do You Hear What I Hear?
No Butts About It: Getting Expressive
Care for Those Pearly Whites
Shiny, Bright Eyes
Face Time
To Clip or Not to Clip: Dog Haircuts
Deciding Whether to Clip Your Dog
Getting Acquainted with Your Tools
Getting Down to Clipping Business
Training, Agility, and Shows
Housetraining 101
What Housetraining Is and Why It Matters
Why Your Dog Can’t Be “a Little Bit Housetrained”
Exploring Housetraining Methods
Understanding the Role You and Your Family Play
Scheduling Outdoor Training for Adult Dogs
Training the Housetrainer: Taking the Right Approach
Using Your Pooch’s Instincts to Lay a Foundation
Taking the 21st-Century Approach to Housetraining
Teaching Your Dog Manners
A Few Words about Aggression
Developing the Right Attitude toward Training
Keys to Success
Tools for Teaching
Using a Crate: A Playpen for Your Puppy
Great Things They Don’t Teach in Obedience Class
Traveling with Your Dog
Basic Training and Beyond
The First Step: Leash Training Your Dog
Teaching the Basics
Dashing Your Dog’s Dashing Habits
Setting the Tone for Proper Table Manners
Walking Your Dog
Winning the Game of Coming When Called
Mastering the “Leave It” Command
Teaching Your Dog Tricks
Some Simple Moves: Tricks for a Happy, Loving Dog
Introducing Interactive Play
Playing with the Plain Ol’ Paw
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
Expanding Your Repertoire with Stretching Tricks
The Ins and Outs of Agility Training
Planning for a Good Training Session
The Jumps: Taking a First Leap into Agility Training
Going Through Tunnels
Waiting on Tables
Acing the A-frame
Staying Balanced on the Dog Walk
Best in Show: Showing Your Dog
Discovering the World of Dog Shows
Deciding If Showing Is Right for You
Getting in Gear to Show
Competing: Let the Games Begin!
Meet the Breeds
Profiling the Toy Group
Profiling the Working Group
Profiling the Herding Group
Profiling the Hound Group
Profiling the Terrier Group
Profiling the Sporting Group
Profiling the Non-Sporting Group
Profiling the Mixed Breeds
Introducing the Mixed Breeds
Delving into Designer Dogs
Getting Some Breed Insight
Resources
Appendix A: Glossary Plus
Appendix B: Dog ResourcesBooksMagazines
Videos
Web Sites
National Registry Sources
Grooming and Grooming Supplies
Veterinary Groups
Pet Supplies
Dog Training
Animal Charities