Synopses & Reviews
Each title in Barron's brand-new
Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include--
What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities
Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands.
Synopsis
First-time owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog training book Dachshunds provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics you should look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training.
Spunky and loyal, dachshunds are known for their long, slender bodies, little legs, and big personalities. It's no wonder dachshunds are popular as family companions As part of the B.E.S. Dog Bible series, Dachshunds focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Dachshunds provides essential training methods for owners Important topics covered include:
- What to look for when choosing a puppy
- Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits
- Everyday care, grooming, and exercise
- Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems
- Training and play activities
All books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners
Want to learn about even more dog breeds?
The B.E.S. Dog Bible series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family, and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more
Synopsis
(back cover)
BARRON'S DOG BIBLES
Is There a Bichon Frise in Your Future?
Whether you're planning to acquire a Dachshund or have just purchased one, this book will start you off on the right track. Canine expert D. Caroline Coile describes the Dachshund's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs you on training your new pet. She tells you--
What to look for when choosing a puppy How to recognize and understand your dog's breed-specific traits What you should know about keeping your dog healthy, including awareness of potential breed-specific health problems How to train your dog and enjoy his company in play activities
Extra features include sidebars with breed facts, helpful hints, quick tips on training, and an enclosed BONUS DVD that presents methods for house training, teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands, and more.
More than 100 color photos
BONUS DVD
ENCLOSED
Train Your Dog