Pomeranians

In This Chapter Poms of royalty and celebrities Poms in art, literature, cinema, and more The next time you’re stuck in traffic and stuck for conversation, how about a little Pomeranian trivia? Memorize this chapter and voila! Instant conversation! Living in the Lap of Luxury: Royal Poms Pomeranians have been favored by royalty around the…

In This Chapter Taking some time for just you and your Pom Chasing the fun with other people and dogs The best times with your dog are probably when you share a quiet moment snuggling in front of the television or make a fool of yourself as you play a private game at home. But…

In This Chapter Understanding the limits of punishment Helping a dog overcome his fears Calming the anxious, energetic, or barking pup Working with your Pom’s aggressive tendencies Dealing with nuisance behaviors No matter how perfect your dog’s parents, no matter how wonderful his puppyhood, and no matter how hard you work to socialize and train…

In This Chapter Communicating to your Pom Figuring out your Pom’s communication system Motivating your pup to achieve Training the basic commands Adding some tricks to the repertoire Nobody likes a brat. Sure, the brat’s parents may think she’s just so cute, but everybody else — humans and canines — run at the sight of…

 In This Chapter Setting the stage: The when and where of housetraining Managing the gotta-go schedule Defining the den Ready, set, go! When training comes up short: Special challenges Babies don’t come potty trained. Neither do puppies. Toy dog puppies, in particular, seem to take a little longer to housetrain — but at least their…

In This Chapter Making a list, checking it twice: Must-have items for a trip Adjusting for your pup’s needs: Safety, temp, and comfort Gaining altitude: Your pup in flight Treating the motel well Choosing a caregiver when your pup must stay home Most everyone likes a road trip, especially dogs. And all dogs seem to…

 In This Chapter Skimming the surface: Skin problems Avoiding (or stopping) worm infestations Reading your Pom’s body language for specific problems Knowing your Pom’s chances for hereditary challenges Living with a pet for many years means dealing with illness — both minor and more serious, short-term and long-term. Unfortunately, because their life spans are so…

In This Chapter Setting the course: Regular checkups and vaccinations Standing guard on your dog’s health Dealing with worms and pests Making life simple for you and your Pom: Castration and spaying Easing your Pom into senior-citizenship You are your dog’s single most important healthcare worker because you’re the one who sees to her everyday…