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008 071030s2008 njua 001 0 eng
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050 00 $aSF427$b.S676 2008
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100 1 $aSmith, Cheryl S.
245 10 $aGrab life by the leash :$ba guide for bringing up and bonding with your four-legged friend /$cCheryl S. Smith.
260 $aHoboken, N.J. :$bWiley Pub.,$c℗♭2008.
300 $axi, 242 pages :$billustrations ;$c25 cm
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500 $aIncludes index.
520 0 $aDiscusses not only selecting a dog, veterinary visits, diet, grooming, and training, but also exercise, dog psychology and physiology, the physical and mental health benefits of dog parenthood, and human/canine interaction. With information particularly relevant to Baby Boomers, this book will acknowledge the life changes that may leave mid-lifers with just their dogs for support after death or divorce, when confronting an empty nest, or with older family members moving in and making demands on their free time.
505 0 $aIntroduction -- Chapter 1: The Care Crossover. Dogs in Service. Crime-Fighting Dogs. Scent Sense. Exercise and Weight Control. Emotional Well-Being. Research and Medicine. The Canine and Human Genomes -- Chapter 2: Exercise and Environment. Starting an Exercise Program with Your Dog. Warm-Ups and Cooldowns. Environmental Enrichment. Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers. Thinking Outside the Box -- Chapter 3: Training That Works on Beings with a Brain. How Does Operant Conditioning Work? Building the Basics with Sit. Down. Come. Walking with You -- Chapter 4: The Doctor Is In. Choosing a Veterinarian. Vaccinations and Wellness Exams. Pest Preventatives. pay/Neuter. Identification. How DVMs Are More Talented Than MDs -- Chapter 5: The Unmentionable. Don’t Be Squeamish, Be Practical. Cleaning Up After Your Dog. Housetraining -- Chapter 6: Omnivores Together. Dog Digestion. Feeding Strategies. Commercial Dog Food. Formulating a Home-Based Diet. Treats and ́Human ́ Foods. The Advantages of Staying Slim -- Chapter 7: Puttin’ on the Dog. Different Strokes for Different Dogs. Tools of the Trade (and How to Use Them). Bath Time!. Choosing a Groomer. Keeping Teeth Healthy. Nail Care. Attention to Ears. Anal Glands -- Chapter 8: Just for Fun. Play Time. The Ferrari of Dog Games: Tug-of-War. Put That Nose to Work: Search and Rescue and Treasure Hunts. Towser’s Toy Box. Creating Toy Envy. Tricks Aren’t Just for Kids. Dog Playmates -- Chapter 9: Some Serious (and Not So Serious) Shopping. Collars and Leashes. Some Management Devices. Crates, Exercise Pens, and Baby Gates. Bowls and Other Dining Supplies. Beds. Clothes. Toys -- Chapter 10: How the Dog Senses the World. The Nose Knows. Swivel Ears. Eye See You. In Good Taste. Touch Me Now -- Chapter 11: The Unspoken Language.Paying More Attention to Nonverbal Communication. Reading Your Dog’s Emotional State. Using Silent Communication to Your Benefit -- Chapter 12: Life Stages, Life Changes. The Treats and Trials of Puppyhood. Adolescence. Adulthood. The Senior Years. Human Changes -- Chapter 13: Lending a Hand. Contributing to Your Community. Animal-Assisted Activities. School Programs. Search and Rescue. Public Demonstrations -- Chapter 14: Personality Profiles. Matching a Dog to Your Lifestyle. Breed Encyclopedias, Books, and Web Sites. Size, Activity Level, and Personality Considerations. Grooming Requirements. Finding a Purebred. Choosing a Rescue Dog -- Chapter 15: Meeting the Family. Introductions to Humans. Introductions to Other Dogs. Introductions to Other Animals. Special Considerations for Children -- Appendix: Online Resources. Collars, Leashes, Harnesses. Dog/Human Care Organizations. Flea Control Products. General Dog Shopping Sites. Miscellaneous Dog Products. Miscellaneous Organizations. Registries and Show-Giving Organizations. Toys and Environmental Enrichment. Training and Behavior Organizations/Lecturers. Veterinary and Care Organizations.
650 0 $aDogs.
650 0 $aDogs$xTraining.
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856 41 $3Table of contents$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2007044690-t.html
856 42 $3Contributor biographical information$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0810/2007044690-b.html
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0804/2007044690-d.html
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