Understanding Your Dog

 In This Chapter Finding low-cost ways to spay or neuter your dog Understanding how spaying or neutering your pet can help the pet population Assessing the health risks of not spaying or neutering your dog When you start thinking about spaying or neutering your dog, the first questions you should ask yourself are: Why did…

 In This Chapter Preparing for your trip Driving or flying with your dog Leaving your dog at home There was some genuine worry about my traveling alone, open to attack, robbery, assault. It is well known that our roads are dangerous. And here I admit I had senseless qualms. It is some years since I…

 In This Chapter Competing in performance trials Making your dog a star Your dog doesn’t have to be pedigreed to compete in shows or participate in fun activities. In this chapter, I introduce you to the world of obedience shows, agility trials, and Rally-O. I also let you know how you can get your mixed…

 In This Chapter Knowing when your dog becomes a senior Caring for your senior dog Recognizing age-related health issues Knowing when to say goodbye Getting old is never easy, but you can make the transition a smoother one for your mixed-breed dog. In this chapter, I help you identify when your dog is really a…