Urbanhound : The New York City Dog's Ultimate Survival Guide

by Munk, Nina; Zonis, Nadia

• ISBN13: 9781929439188
• ISBN10: 1929439180
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: City & Co

Table of Contents

Introduction	12	(2)
houndfinder	14	(22)
Everything you Need to Know about How and Where to Get a Dog
The Right Dog for You	14	(3)
Choosing a Breed	17	(5)
Adopting a Dog	22	(10)
Finding a Breeder	32
The Inside Scoop Why You Shouldn't Get a Dog from a Pet Shop	16	(2)
The 25 Most Popular Breeds	18	(10)
How I Started Petfinder.com	28	(5)
Adopting a Retired Greyhound	33	(1)
Introducing Dogs and Babies	34	(2)
houndlaw	36	(13)
The Rules and Regs of Owning a Dog in New York City
The City's Dog Laws	37	(2)
Common Canine Legal Queries	39	(4)
Top Pet Lawyers	43
The Inside Scoop Pooper Scooper Tips	38	(11)
houndplay	49	(23)
Hanging Out at Dog Runs and City Parks
Dog Runs	50	(17)
City Parks	67
The Inside Scoop Rules of the Run	51	(5)
New York's First Dog Run	56	(9)
How to Start a Dog Run	65	(3)
Central Park: My Backyard	68	(4)
houndactivities	72	(12)
Having Fun With Your Dog
Gatherings & Events	73	(3)
Sports & Games	76	(1)
The Inside Scoop Send That Dog to Camp	77	(2)
Dog-Friendly New York	79	(5)
houndtravel	84	(10)
How to Schlep Your Dog Around Town and Beyond
Public Transportation	85	(1)
Taxis, Cars, & Limos	86	(4)
Air Travel	90
The Inside Scoop Coping with Car Sickness	89	(3)
Tips on Flying with Hounds	92	(2)
houndmanners	94	(11)
Teaching Your Dog to Behave
How to Train Your Dog	95	(1)
Training Trends	95	(1)
Top Dog Trainers	96	(6)
Training Resources	102
The Inside Scoop Heel! Teaching Your Dog to Walk Propertly on a Leash	100	(2)
Is This the Right Trainer for Me?	102	(3)
houndcare	105	(16)
Finding People and Places to Care for Your Dog
Dog Walkers	106	(4)
Daycare Centers	110	(8)
Kennels	118
The Inside Scoop Essential Info For Your Dog's Caretaker	108	(4)
Can I Sue My Dog Walker?	112	(3)
Questions for Prospective Dog Walkers	115	(2)
The Dog Walkers' Manifesto	117	(4)
houndhealth	121	(23)
Keeping Your City Dog Healthy
City Health Issues	122	(4)
Finding a Good Vet	126	(1)
Low-cost Health Care	126	(2)
Vets Who Make House Calls	128	(2)
Pet Health Insurance	130	(6)
Poisons!	136	(4)
Alternative Medicine	140
The Inside Scoop Where to Get Help at 4 A.M.	125	(3)
The Animal Medical Center	128	(4)
Why Should I Fix My Dog?	132	(10)
Before Trying Alternative Care	142	(2)
Iostandfoundhound	144	(9)
How To Keep Your Dog Safe
Loss Prevention	145	(1)
Lost Dogs	146	(2)
Found Dogs	148
The Inside Scoop Microchip or Tattoo?	147	(2)
Using the Internet to Find a Dog	149	(1)
Ten Found Hounds	150	(2)
Teach Your Dog to Come	152	(1)
houndafterlife	153	(10)
What to do When Your Dog Dies
The Body in Question	154	(3)
Coping With Your Dog's Death	157	(1)
The Inside Scoop How Do I Know When It's Time?	158	(4)
Remembering a Dog Who Has Died	162	(1)
houndsupplies	163	(23)
Everything You Need to Spoil Your Dog
Best Pet-Supply Stores	164	(6)
Best Neighborhood Stores	170	(4)
Best Groomers	174	(6)
Best Pet Portrait Artists	180
The Inside Scoop Best Catalogues	174	(2)
Best On-Line Shopping	176	(2)
Groomers Who Make House Calls	178	(8)
urbanhoundyellowpages	186	(33)
Classified Listings by Borough for All Your Pet's Needs
Index	219