Everything you Need to Know About Dogs - Dog Bible - The Definitive Source for All Things Dog!

• Over 250 breed profiles
• 50 careers with dogs
• 1001 training tips
• 100 grooming hints
• 100 health remedies
• 600 photos
• 50 fun activities for your dog
• 25 emergency solutions

The world's largest publisher of dog magazines introduces The Original Dog Bible, the essential canine compendium - a complete and comprehensive overview of every dog.

Renowned writers, breeders, and judges offer essential advice from their respective canine fields, compiled in the most inclusive book on dogs available. The books packs a wealth of information into nine overflowing sections and more than thirty pages of resources.

Section 1 - Dogs, Domestication and Development - Dogs from the beginning to the present. Wy do dogs look the way they do? How did they come to share our lives?

Seciton 2 - A New Dog - Finding the right dog and making a home for him. What do you need to look for in a breeder or rescue league? How do you prepare for a new puppy?

Section 3 - Life with a Dog - Making your dog a part of your family. What activites does your dog enjoy as much as you? What should you consider in planning a canine friendly vacation?

Section 4 - Breeds - Essential information on more than 250 breeds. Is a Papillon a good choice for families with children? Which breeds make good herding dogs?

Section 5 - Health - Diseases that can affect your dog and how to provide a lifetime of good health. What should you look for in selecting a veterinarian? What are canine preventative-care practices you can perform at home?

Section 6 - Care - Interpreting your dog's body language and techniques for training. When should you begin training your new puppy? How can you eliminate your dog's possessiveness over his food?

Section 7 - Training and Behaviour - Learn why dogs act the way they do, and how we can teach them to behave in a better way.

Section 8 - Dogs and Jobs - From canine companions to search-and-rescue heroes. How do handlers train a service dog? Who supervises treatment of canine actors?

Section 9 - Resources - Canine organisations, breed clubs, dog travel and web sites.

Softcover - 730 pages
Edited by Kristin Mehus-Roe