Love Dog

In This Chapter Making the rounds with family, friends, and other animals Just say “Ahhhh”: First visit to the vet Fitting in: Crates, cars, and schedules Training through play Curbing bad habits early You never get a second chance to make a first impression! And this is your big chance to make a good impression…

In This Chapter The first journey: Bringing your Pom home Connecting with the family Surviving the first night — you and your Pom! Congratulations! It’s a Pom! The big day is finally here. You’ve Pom-proofed your house and filled the puppy basket with necessities — you’re ready to welcome your new addition! But wait! You…

 In This Chapter Purchasing the gear and setting up house Preparing your home and yard to be accident free Introducing . . . your new veterinarian You probably plan on celebrating your Pom’s birthday in years to come, but did you know that dog owners celebrate another day? It’s called Gotcha Day — the day…

In This Chapter Looking for a fair deal and a great breeder Concerning your Pom’s important health issues Finalizing the deal: Green bucks and red tape Making it official with the registration Pursuing the alternatives of rescue and shelter adoptions So far, so good. You’ve found a good breeder (or two or three), seen a…

In This Chapter Shopping for pink or blue: Gender issues Checking out the age differences Looking good on paper: Pedigrees Recognizing a good Pom source Rescuing a Pom So, you’ve decided a Pomeranian is for you. Just as important, you think this is the right time and you have the right place for a Pom….

In This Chapter Who’s your daddy: Identifying Pom details Sizing up the Pomeranian physique A meeting of the minds: The Pomeranian personality Recognizing Pom pluses and minuses Considering the costs: Dollars, time, and effort Falling in love with Pomeranians and deciding this is the breed for you is easy. But picking a dog based just…

 In This Chapter Understanding your commitment to a dog Considering Poms in particular Weighing the pros and cons Looking ahead Maybe it’s been a long-time dream. Or maybe just a sudden impulse. Perhaps you saw one in a fashion magazine, or carried by a celebrity, or on television, or strutting at a dog show. Maybe…