Your Dog: The Owner's Manual Hundreds of Secrets, Surprises, and Solutions for Raising a Happy, Healthy Dog

by Becker, Dr. Marty; Spadafori, Gina

• ISBN13: 9780446571319
• ISBN10: 0446571318
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-15
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style

Summary

Through surprising facts, moving stories and tested solutions, the veterinary expert from Good Morning Americaand The Dr. Oz Showwill give every dog owner the secrets to raising a healthy, well-behaved dog. For anyone who owns a dog or is thinking about getting one, Dr. Marty Becker's manual is a must-have guide to anything and everything canine. In YOUR DOG: THE OWNER'S MANUAL, the "best-loved family doctor for pets" shares insider secrets on how to keep puppy problems from becoming doggy disasters and how to best bond with your dog through helpful, easily accessible tips and tricks on how to: · Find the right dog for your family's lifestyle · Solve the most annoying behavioral problems · Make sure your dog gets the exercise he needs · Use food puzzles to prevent weight gain · Prevent dog health problems · Save money on medication, both traditional and alternative For seasoned dog owners as well as those looking to adopt a new friend, Dr. Becker provides all the insight that makes for both happy owners and happy dogs.

Author Biography

Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," has been the popular contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America for 10 years, and is the resident veterinarian on The Dr. Oz Show. He writes a Universal Uclick Syndicated column with Gina Spadafori, Pet Connection; is a contributor to Parade Magazine, and was voted "companion animal Veterinarian of the year." He is also co-author of the fastest-selling pet book in history, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul. Dr. Becker still enjoys his work as a practicing veterinarian, at the North Idaho Animal Hospital.

Gina Spadafori is a veteran journalist who has been writing about pets and their care as a syndicated columnist and author. Her top-selling book, Dogs for Dummies, was given the President's Award for the best writing on dogs and the Maxwell medallion for the best general reference work.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Fresh Starts and New Beginnings	p. 5
What are You Looking for in a Relationship?	p. 9
Which Dog Fits at the Other End of the Couch?	p. 21
Looking For Love in All the Right Places	p. 33
Basic Gear and Cool Pup Stuff	p. 49
Time to Bring Home a New Family Member	p. 65
Home Care to Keep Pets Healthy and Safe	p. 77
What's Great to Eat and Where to Find It	p. 81
Healthy Dogs are Busy Dogs	p. 99
Grooming and Dental Care Basics	p. 115
Avoiding Preventable Catastrophes	p. 129
Making Dog Care Doable-Save Time and Money	p. 143
The Social Animal: Teaching Good Behavior	p. 157
Puppy Basics: Behavior and Bonding	p. 161
Training for Good Dogs	p. 177
Fixing a "Bad" Dog	p. 185
Out and About	p. 195
Competition's for Fun	p. 203
In Sickness and in Health	p. 211
Finding a Good Veterinarian	p. 215
Focus on Preventive Care	p. 233
How to Handle an Emergency	p. 247
Getting the Best Medical Care	p. 263
Special Care for Aging Dogs	p. 275
Acknowledgments	p. 291
Resources	p. 293
Index	p. 301
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