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Tables of Contents for Dogs
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
xii
Part One: Getting Acquainted
1
79
The Perfect Match
2
40
Choosing the Right Dog
3
5
Puppy or Adult?
8
4
Why a Purebred?
12
5
The 50 Most Popular Breeds
17
18
Make Mine a Mixed Breed
35
3
Where to Get Your Dog
38
4
Joining the Clan
42
12
Dog-Proofing Your Home
43
5
The First Night
48
2
Making the Introductions
50
2
Dogs and Children
52
2
Bringing Up Puppy
54
14
What to Expect of a Puppy
55
3
Raising Him Well
58
2
What Is Puppyhood?
60
2
Socializing Your Puppy
62
2
The Polite Pup
64
3
The First Checkup
67
1
Canine Communication
68
12
How Dogs Communicate
69
3
Why Does She Do That?
72
5
Reading Your Dog's Body Language
77
2
Getting Your Message Across
79
1
Part Two: Training
80
88
Starting from Scratch
82
14
A dog's-Eye View
83
5
Leader of the Pack
88
3
Rewards and Corrections
91
2
Talking to Your Dog
93
1
Ready to Learn
94
2
Bathroom Basics
96
8
House-Training Puppies
97
5
House-Training Adults
102
2
Basic Training
104
18
Get into Training
105
3
Leash Training
108
3
Tasty Rewards
111
1
The Five Basic Commands
112
6
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
118
1
Training a Therapy Dog
119
1
Professional Training Schools
120
2
Advanced Training
122
14
Higher Education
123
3
Working with Pros
126
1
Showing Off
127
2
Tracking
129
2
Tricks and Games
131
5
Correcting Unwanted Behavior
136
32
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
137
1
Aggressive Behavior
138
5
Barking
143
2
Begging
145
1
Car Chasing
146
2
Chewing
148
3
Climbing on Furniture
151
1
Digging
152
1
Eating and Rolling in Dung
153
2
Fear
155
3
Hates Being Handled
158
1
Hyperactivity
159
1
Jumping Up
160
1
Licking
161
1
Overprotectiveness
162
1
Possessiveness of Toys
163
1
Separation Anxiety
164
1
Stealing
165
1
Unwanted Sniffing
166
1
Whining
167
1
Part Three: Essential Care
168
42
Fun and Fitness
170
14
Why Exercise Is So Important
171
2
Fitness Fundamentals
173
4
Exercise Guidelines
177
3
Sports Dogs Love
180
2
Too Much of a Good Thing
182
1
Organized Activities
183
1
The Best Accessories
184
8
What Your Dog Needs
185
2
The Identifiable Dog
187
2
Stepping Out in Style
189
3
Caring for Latchkey Pets
192
6
Home Alone
193
2
Inside or Out?
195
2
Pet-Care Services
197
1
Traveling in Comfort
198
12
Taking a Car Trip
199
5
Travel Accessories
204
2
Up, Up and Away
206
2
Home Away from Home
208
2
Part Four: Food, Glorious Food
210
30
Nutrition for Life
212
16
Your Dog's Nutritional Needs
213
4
Special Requirements
217
6
Getting Enough Water
223
1
How Much Food Is Enough?
224
2
Canine Eating Problems
226
2
Canine Cuisine
228
12
Different Types of Dog Food
229
5
Snacks
234
2
Feeding Equipment
236
2
Special Diets for Special Pets
238
2
Part Five: Health Watch
240
48
Prevention
242
22
Care Begins at Home
243
1
The Home Checkup
244
2
The All-Over Exam
246
2
Nothing to Worry About
248
3
Common Problems
251
2
Choosing a Vet
253
4
Powerful Prevention
257
3
Medicinal Relief
260
4
Neutering
264
6
Family Planning
265
2
The Benefits of Neutering
267
3
Birthing
270
10
Caring for the Expectant Mom
271
3
The Big Day
274
3
Mom and the Newborns
277
3
Caring for the Older Dog
280
8
As Time Goes By
281
4
Making His Life a Little Easier
285
2
When to Let Go
287
1
Part Six: Easing Common Complaints
288
68
Aging
290
2
Allergies and Hay Fever
292
4
Anal Sac Problems
296
2
Arthritis
298
3
Bad Breath
301
2
Bloat
303
2
Constipation
305
1
Coughing
306
1
Dandruff
307
2
Dental Problems
309
3
Diarrhea
312
1
Drooling
313
2
Ear Problems
315
2
Eating Dung
317
1
Elbow Dysplasia
318
2
Eye Problems
320
3
Fever
323
1
Flatulence
324
1
Fleas
325
4
Food Allergies and Intolerance
329
2
Hip Dysplasia
331
3
Hot Spots
334
1
Itching
335
2
Licking
337
2
Mange
339
2
Shedding
341
1
Sunburn
342
2
Ticks
344
3
Urinary Tract Problems
347
1
Vomiting
348
2
Weight Problems
350
3
Worms
353
3
Part Seven: First Aid
356
32
Handling an Injured Dog
358
4
Bites and Wounds
362
5
Bleeding
367
3
Broken Leg
370
2
Broken Tail
372
1
Burns
373
2
Car Accidents and CPR
375
3
Choking
378
2
Heatstroke
380
2
Poisoning
382
3
Torn Nails
385
1
Emergency Quick Reference Chart
386
2
Part Eight: Looking Good
388
34
Grooming
390
20
Grooming Counts
391
4
The Tools of the Trade
395
3
How to Groom
398
5
Clipping
403
2
Ears and Eyes
405
1
Keeping Feet Neat
406
2
Clean Teeth
408
2
Bathtime
410
12
When to Wash Him
411
3
The Best Bathing Techniques
414
5
Bathing Step-by-Step
419
2
Shampoos and Conditioners
421
1
Further Information
422
11
Organizations and Clubs
424
3
Advisers
427
5
Contributors
432
1
Index
433
17
Credits and Acknowledgments
450