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In This Chapter Selecting and visiting a vet Organizing a regular checkup schedule Opting for alternative medicine Getting the facts on vaccinations Considering spaying or neutering your Poodle puppy Taking care of your Poodle’s health at home You’ve been a busy Poodle owner lately! You’ve found your perfect companion and readied your home for her…

In This Chapter Becoming a Canine Good Citizen Entering the dog show business Helping folks with therapy Poodles Poodles are smart, active dogs. Any behavior you want to teach them, they can do, unlike kids, cats, and spouses. The only limitation may be size; you may be limited in what Toys and Miniatures can do…

In This Chapter Going on vacation with your Poodle Keeping your Poodle at home You, the proud parent, will want your Poodle with you at all times, which is great (unless you’re in the shower or at work). But, as I show you in this chapter, you need to know some things before you go…

In This Chapter Beginning with basic training principles Working with a collar and lead Teaching basic commands to your Poodle Conquering common behavior problems Acquiring the help of professionals Dogs are pack animals, which means, in report-card language, that they “play well with others.” Dogs don’t function well as loners; they do well with structure,…

In This Chapter Understanding the basics of housetraining Surveying the different housetraining methods available to you Tidying up after your Poodle You can’t live outdoors for as long as your Poodle is in the picture, so you need to housetrain him. In other words, you need to teach him where to “go.” The task may…

In This Chapter Outlining a grooming schedule Choosing who will groom your Poodle (or grooming yourself) Homing in on hair-care concerns Styling your Poodle in different clips Caring for your Poodle’s nails, eyes, ears, and teeth I can give you some good news and some bad news about your Poodle’s curly locks. The good news…

In This Chapter Reading about nutrients on a dog food label Finding out all about Poodle meals, snacks, and treats Setting up a feeding routine Altering your Poodle’s diet as time goes by Staying away from dangerous foods At first, you feed your Poodle whatever food your breeder recommends, but as time goes by, you…

In This Chapter Checking out the Poodle breed Figuring out if you and a Poodle are a match Choosing a specific Poodle Living with, training, and having fun with your Poodle Ensuring your Poodle’s health Welcome to the world of Poodles! This chapter helps you decide whether the Poodle is the breed for you. If…