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Tables of Contents for Complete Dog Care Manual
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
6
4
Introducing the Dog
10
16
Early Domestication
12
2
The First Dog Breeds
14
2
The Design of the Dog
16
2
The Canine Senses
18
2
Understanding a Dog
20
2
The Dog as a Pet
22
2
Basic Dog Types
24
2
Basic Care
26
24
Becoming a Dog Owner
28
2
Essential Equipment
30
2
Choosing a Puppy
32
2
First Introductions
34
2
House Breaking
36
2
Handling a Dog
38
2
Collars and Leashes
40
2
Play and Exercise
42
2
Dogproofing a Yard
44
2
Traveling and Vacations
46
2
Responsibilities of a Dog Owner
48
2
Feeding
50
10
Dietary Needs
52
2
Correct Feeding
54
2
Prepared Foods
56
2
Fresh Foods
58
2
Grooming
60
14
Coat Types
62
2
First Steps in Grooming
64
2
Grooming Shorthaired Dogs
66
2
Grooming Longhaired Dogs
68
2
Clipping a Dog
70
2
Bathing a Dog
72
2
Training
74
16
Puppy Training
76
2
Walking a Dog
78
2
Obedience Training
80
2
The Well-behaved Dog
82
2
Controlling Unwanted Behavior
84
2
Correcting Bad Habits
86
2
Controlling Aggressive Behavior
88
2
Your Dog's Health
90
38
The Healthy Dog
92
2
Signs of Ill Health
94
2
Diagnosis Chart
96
2
Bone, Muscle, and Joint Disorders
98
2
Skin and Coat Disorders
100
2
External Parasites
102
2
Eye Disorders
104
2
Ear Disorders
106
2
Respiratory Disorders
108
2
Digestive Disorders
110
2
Internal Parasites
112
2
Mouth and Tooth Disorders
114
2
Reproductive Disorders
116
2
Urinary Disorders
118
2
Nervous Disorders
120
2
Blood and Heart Disorders
122
2
Inherited Disorders
124
2
Dangers from Dogs
126
2
Health Care and Nursing
128
14
Visiting the Vet
130
2
The Veterinary Examination
132
2
Administering Medicine
134
2
Treating Eyes and Ears
136
2
Nursing a Sick Dog
138
2
Caring for an Elderly Dog
140
2
Breeding
142
12
Deciding to Breed
144
2
Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
146
2
Whelping
148
2
Postnatal Care
150
2
Early Puppy Care
152
2
First Aid
154
22
Principles of First Aid
156
2
Traffic Accidents
158
2
Resuscitation
160
2
Choking and Foreign Bodies
162
2
Poisoning
164
2
Bites and Stings
166
2
Bandaging Wounds
168
2
Temperature-related Injuries
170
2
Other Emergencies
172
2
Whelping Problems
174
2
Showing
176
8
Dog Shows and Competitions
178
2
Judging Show Dogs
180
2
Taking Part in a Show
182
2
Glossary
184
2
Dog Care Record
186
2
Index
188
4
Acknowledgments
192