Love Dog

In This Chapter Having fun with your dog while you exercise Making sure that you don’t push your dog too hard Giving your dog activities while you’re away Finding time in your schedule for your dog Figuring out how much exercise your dog needs Finding people to help get your dog the exercise she needs…

In This Chapter Taking your dog for an annual checkup Neutering your dog Knowing what to look for when choosing a vet Allaying your dog’s fears about trips to the vet’s office Taking advantage of special payment and savings plans Just a few decades ago, to make it to adulthood, puppies had to avoid or…

In This Chapter Keeping a first-aid kit ready in your car and in your home Knowing how to administer CPR to your dog Using basic first-aid techniques to deal with common injuries Knowing what to do if your dog becomes lost Accidents happen to all of us, including our dogs. Although you can take some…

In This Chapter Keeping your dog safe from viruses, bacteria, and parasites Protecting yourself and your family from the bugs that like your dog Scientists know of millions of species of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites — and they discover new ones every day. Although this chapter discusses bugs that are problematic to dogs, most…

In This Chapter Knowing how much protein, carbohydrates, and fats your dog needs Making sure that your dog is getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals Getting an inside look at how your dog’s food is made Checking out organic options Dogs are carnivores — meat eaters. Their teeth are shaped for biting, tearing,…

In This Chapter Understanding the basics of canine law Finding the laws that apply to you Playing by the rules Taking the bite out of dog bite law Preventing cruelty to dogs We live in a litigious society. Whether or not you’ve been involved in a lawsuit, the law likely will somehow touch more than…

In This Chapter Previewing the stages of dog development Making sure that your puppy’s basic needs are met Communicating by using the language of a pup Establishing who’s in charge of the household Discovering how to train your puppy from his perspective Comparing hierarchy to democracy The greatest gift you can give your dog is…

In This Chapter Exploring possible places to find your new dog Buying long distance Rescuing a secondhand dog Getting an older dog from a breeder Understanding the importance of a puppy’s early environment Timing your purchase of a new puppy Taking in a stray You can find love in three places: right in front of…