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The good, the bad, and the snugly about your new best friend No
breed of dog is the subject of more extreme feelings--both good and
bad--than the Pit Bull. Man-eating monster or heroic nanny-dog:
What's the real story? Are Pit Bulls the very best breed for kids?
(Not always.) Is it all in how you raise them? (Not totally). Will
they lick you to death? (Absolutely!) In the fully updated 2nd
Edition of Pit Bulls For Dummies, Dr. Caroline Coile--Dog Writer's
Association of America Hall of Famer and former Pit Bull
owner--sniffs out the reality behind the myth, rips through the
dogma that both vilifies and sanctifies this unique family of dogs,
helps you find the best source for your new family member, and
shows you the latest and greatest ways to raise, train, and live
with your own partying Pit Bull and reap the rewards of happy
canine companionship for years to come. Understand your Pit Bull's
origins and characteristics Decide if a Pit Bull is for you
Evaluate Pit Bull sources, whether adopting, rescuing, or buying
Care for all ages, from puppies to older dogs Deal with bad
behavior Socialize your new dog Follow the advice in this book and
help show the world that well-brought-up Pit Bulls are some of the
most charming, companionable, and fun-to-be-around dogs out
there--enjoy!
Discover how to raise, train, and enjoy your German Shepherd with
this fantastic resource. Everybody thinks they know the German
Shepherd. Many of us grew up with Rin Tin Tin, or we saw German
Shepherds in nightly news reports breaking up riots, or we saw them
in neighbors' backyards protecting children. But that only
scratches the surface of one of the most fascinating and confusing
breeds on earth. Whether it's selection, nutrition, routine health
care, training, competition, or just having fun, there's more to it
with a German Shepherd than with other breeds. And if you're
thinking about adding one to your family, or you already have one,
you need to know all you can about this breed. Which is where
German Shepherds For Dummies comes in. Is this noble and
intelligent breed the right dog for you and your family? German
Shepherds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your
questions about getting, caring for, and living with this loveable
breed. Lifelong German Shepherd owner and longtime German Shepherd
breeder, trainer, and exhibitor, Carline Coile, PhD, gets you up
and running with what you need to know to: * Find and communicate
with reputable breeders * Choose the right German Shepherd for you
* Housebreak and socialize your new puppy * Educate yourself and
your dog * Handle behavioral problems * Participate in competitions
Dr. Coile provides insights into the German Shepherd temperament
and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice, along with fun facts
and Shepherd trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on
how to have a great time with your dog. Discover how to: Understand
how to communicate with your German Shepherd Train your German
Shepherd Find a good trainer and attend classes Deal with
hereditary health problems Feed and exercise your German Shepherd
Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems Have loyal
friend for life The indispensable guide for you and your German
Shepherd, German Shepherds For Dummies is the only book you'll need
to help you have the best possible experience with this handsome
and sensitive breed of dog. P.S. If you think this book seems
familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover
and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the
same as the previous release of German Shepherds (9780764552809).
The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated
product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check
out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!
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