Your Poodle's Life

by PARKER GUIDRY, VIRGINIA

• ISBN13: 9780761525370
• ISBN10: 0761525378
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-08-24
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Summary

Give Your Poodle the Best Possible Carefor Life! As a caring Poodle owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Poodle.Your Poodle's Lifewas written with one purpose in mindto give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Poodle the best life possiblewhether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog. Includes a special training section written by renowned training expert Liz Palika. InsideWhat Every Poodle Owner Wants to Know: Is a Poodle the right dog for me? How much exercise does my Poodle need? What type of PoodleToy, Mini, or Standardis the best for me? Do Poodles make good companions for children? How often should I groom my Poodle? What's the best way to house-train my Poodle? How do I ensure that my Poodle gets the best-possible medical care?

Author Biography

<b>Virginia Parker Guidry</b> is a long-time animal enthusiast, writer, and editor. A former professional small-animal groomer and veterinary assistant, she is currently a contributing editor for <i>Dog Fancy</i> magazine. She writes for many pet-related publications, and lives in Southern California with her husband and son.<br><b>Joanne Howl, D.V.M.,</b> <b><i>Your Pet's LifeTM </i></b>series editor, is the president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. She lives in West River, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
So, You Want a Poodle	1	(32)
Welcome Home!	33	(26)
Food for Thought	59	(32)
Medical Care Every Poodle Needs	91	(32)
Common Health Concerns	123	(56)
Basic Training for Poodles	179	(38)
Liz Palika
Grooming	217	(30)
Family Life	247	(24)
A Lifetime of Love and Good Health	271	(22)
Appendix A: Resources	293	(12)
Appendix B: Official Breed Standard for the Poodle	305	(8)
Index	313	(14)
Meet Your Poodle Care Experts	327