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101 Things to Know Before Getting a Dog - The Essential Guide to Preparing Your Family and Home for a Canine Companion - cover

101 Things to Know Before Getting a Dog - The Essential Guide to Preparing Your Family and Home for a Canine Companion

Susan M. Ewing

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books

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Start out on the right paw with your four-legged friend by learning the essentials—from picking the right breed to preparing for emergencies, and more. If you’re longing for the pitter-patter of four furry feet, you have some homework to do. When new dog owners aren’t prepared, it’s the dog who suffers, so it’s very important to consider all angles of dog care and ownership before making the commitment. This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable dog for your home and lifestyle and goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding, grooming, training, healthcare, and much more to fully educate prospective new dog owners.Inside 101 Things to Know before Getting a Dog . . .Advice on selecting a puppy or adult dog based on your family, living space, and lifestyleBuying a purebred from a breeder versus adopting from a shelter or rescue groupThe equipment and supplies you’ll need before the dog comes homeGetting the dog acclimated to his new environmentFeeding, grooming, training, and healthcare for all life stagesKeeping your dog safe at home and awayIllustrations, charts, and checklists, to help you plan and prepare
Available since: 09/27/2016.
Print length: 282 pages.

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