Understanding Your Dog

In This Chapter Defining the Working category Getting to know the workers Understanding the needs of sled dogs Socializing a protective breed The Working Group is a formidable assemblage, made up of dogs of great strength, courage, and devotion. The AKC category of Working Dog describes breeds that were originally bred for jobs other than…

In This Chapter Getting the scoop on Toys Discovering tiny dogs with big personalities Finding a Toy that suits you and your life Looking for a canine companion that packs a lot of personality into a small package? A pooch that fits in a pocketbook? A dog who’s happy walking around the block rather than…

In This Chapter Knowing which dogs need to be clipped Choosing the right tools: Clippers, blades, and scissors Clipping your pooch Clipping a dog is one of the more daunting tasks for pet owners. If you have a dog who needs to be clipped or one who needs a touch-up, this chapter is for you….

In This Chapter Tackling brushing and combing basics for any breed Bathing and drying your dog without bother Good grooming is a part of caring for your dog, but most of what you do is maintenance work — that is, just keeping your dog clean and healthy. If you start with a clean dog and…