Ten (or So) Tricks for Fun and Gains

In This Chapter Understanding the secret to teaching tricks Trying amusing and useful tricks Teaching your dog tricks that amaze and astound Every well-trained dog knows a trick or two that can impress friends and family alike. Tricks you can teach your dog can be simple or complex, depending on your dog’s drives and your…

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Understanding Your Dog’s Health

In This Chapter Knowing when more doesn’t equal better (the overvaccinating problem) Identifying when you have to vaccinate Understanding hypothyroidism Going to a doggy chiropractor Looking at homeopathy — medicine or magic? Poking around with acupuncture Adog that is fed correctly and given enough exercise and mental stimulation through training rarely exhibits behavior problems. He…

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Feeding Your Dog

In This Chapter Meeting your dog’s nutritional needs Recognizing the connection between nutrition and growth Making your own dog food and other diet plans Your dog’s behavior, happiness, health, longevity, and overall well being are inextricably intertwined with what you feed him. Dogs, just like humans and all other animals, have specific nutritional requirements that…

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