In This Chapter Tackling your blood-sucking parasite problem Recognizing the signs and symptoms of internal parasites Gee whiz. How can I make this chapter fun and entertaining? It’s a difficult task, considering that I’m completely bug phobic. Thinking about any bug — flea, worm, tick, or otherwise — nesting on or in my dog…
In This Chapter Performing basic lessons with infant puppies Building on the basics with exercises for the terrible twos Training your adolescent pup Discovering what to focus on during puppy puberty Teaching the teen dog Welcome to school. Puppy school that is! This chapter covers the basic directions that all puppies must learn to…
In This Chapter Getting your puppy ready for full freedom Adjusting your pup to your comings and goings Dealing with car travel Bringing your puppy out in public Training your pup to meet and greet gracefully A well-behaved puppy is a welcome social guest, a plus at parades and picnics, and an added fan…
In This Chapter Keeping your puppy healthy with daily care, grooming, and regular checkups Relieving your puppy’s allergies Getting your puppy spayed or neutered Treating your pup in emergencies In this chapter, I cover everything from how to gussy up your puppy to how to prevent illness through daily maintenance. Prevention really is worth…