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Everybody loves a Wiener dog. Their funny bodies with their short little legs, floppy ears, and pleading eyes make Dachshunds irresistible even to people who claim to dislike small dogs. Also, Dachshunds are natural clowns. They can keep a room in stitches with their antics and coax one more dog cookie out of the strictest disciplinarian. In addition, Dachshunds are great with kids, love to play, and can be extremely affectionate. On the other hand, Dachshunds can sometimes be very willful and hard to train, often bark a lot, and can rival a Labrador Retrievers in their ability to dismantle your furniture.
Is this playful and inquisitive breed the right dog for you and your family? Dachshunds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this unique breed. Life-long Dachshund fancier and leading pet journalist, Eve Adamson gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
- Find and communicate with reputable breeders
- Choose the right Dachshund for you
- Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
- Educate yourself and your dog
- Handle behavioral problems
- Participate in competitions
In friendly, down-to-earth language, Eve provides insights into the Dachshund temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Dachshund owner should know—along with fun facts and Dachshund trivia, and tips on how to have a great time with your Dachshund. You’ll discover how to:
- Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
- Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
- Understand how to communicate with your Dachshund
- Train your Dachshund
- Find a good trainer and attend classes
- Deal with emotional conflicts
- Feed and exercise your Dachshund
- Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
- Have loyal friend for life
The indispensable guide for you and your Dachshund, Dachshunds For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this plucky breed of dog.
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"Dachshunds for Dummies, The most informative and fun guide to this "hot" dog--the #4 breed in the United States.
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"A must-have for every Dachshund owner." Adrian Milton, Dachshund Friendship Club host
The indispensable guide for you and your Dachshund
Get the lowdown on keeping your Dachshund healthy and content With its long body and short legs, the Dachshund is unlikely to be confused with any other dog. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on the Dachshund temperament, helps you decide whether this plucky, inquisitive breed fits your lifestyle, tells you how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.
Discover how to: Choose the right Dachshund for you Maintain your dog's good health Feed your dog properly Exercise and entertain your dog Handle behavioral problems
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Tips for grooming smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired DachshundsThe must-have guide for you and your Dachshie
Thinking about owning a Dachshund? Whether you choose a standard or miniature, this updated guide gives you expert guidance on everything from housing and diet to exercise and health care. You get expert advice on training your Dachshund, handling their common back problems, and just having fun with this clever, lively dog.
Discover how to:
Choose the right Dachshund for you
Prepare your home for your Dachshund
Manage nutrition and health
Conquer training problems
Show your Dachshund
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Thinking about owning a Dachshund?
Dachshunds For Dummies, 2ndEdition,is fully updated to show you how to find the one you’ll love forever and make him or her part of your family. Whether you choose a standard or miniature this one-stop guide gives you all the information you need to raise and care for your adorable “hot dog.”
This must-have resource is packed with expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to housebreaking, grooming, training, and more. Plus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of selecting the right vet, handling emergencies, and even showing your Dachshund. You’ll find out about the ups and downs of living with a pet, get familiar with the Dachshund’s classic physical characteristics, and find help in deciding whether you’d like a smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired pooch. Discover how to:
- Choose your ideal Dachshund
- Prepare your home for your new arrival
- Manage your puppy’s nutrition and health
- Conquer training problems
- Groom a smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired Dachshund
- Build a strong and loving bond with your pet
- Handle common Dachshund back problems
- Choose toys, grooming tools, and accessories
- Select a crate and bedding
- Introduce your dog to other pets
- Take charge of your Dachshund’s training
Bringing a lively, clever Dachshund into your home will be a happy and joyful experience. Dachshunds For Dummies, 2ndEdition,makes it easy, too!
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Dachshunds For Dummies,2nd Edition provides owners with the latest advice, tips and information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet, including:
- Choosing a healthy puppy or adult dog
- Feeding and grooming Housing and supplies
- Health care and first aid
- Basic training and Dachshund-Proofing a home
- Caring for your senior Dachshund
- Showing your Dachshund
- Having fun with your dog
About the Author
Eve Adamsonhas been a Dachshund fan since childhood and a contributing editor for Dog Fancymagazine. Eve has written or coauthored over 45 books, including Adopting a Pet For Dummies, Shih Tzu For Dummies,and Labrador Retrievers For Dummies.She has won many dog writing awards and is a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America. Eve lives in Iowa City with her family, which includes her dogs, Jack and Sally.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: Preparing for Life with a Dachshund.
Chapter 1: Dachshund Dilemma: Are You Made for Each Other?
Chapter 2: Dachshunds Defined.
Chapter 3: The Long and Short of It: Dachshund Variety.
Chapter 4: Where to Find Your Dachshund.
Chapter 5: Rescue Me!
PART II: Introductions: Starting Out on the Right Foot.
Chapter 6: Dachs-Proofing Your Home.
Chapter 7: Dachs-Proofing Your Family.
Chapter 8: Shop 'Til You Drop: Outfitting Your Dachshund.
Chapter 9: The First Day.
PART III: The Obedient Dachshund.
Chapter 10: Dachshund Defiance: What It's All About.
Chapter 11: Who's Training Whom?
Chapter 12: Determining Your Trainer Profile.
Chapter 13: Teaching the House Rules.
Chapter 14: Basic Training.
Chapter 15: The Makings of a Champion.
PART IV: The Healthy Dachshund.
Chapter 16: Healthy Dachshund 101.
Chapter 17: Dachshund Discs.
Chapter 18: Your Aging Dachshund.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Books and Ten Web Sites.
Chapter 20: Ten Dachshund Clubs and Organizations.
Appendix A: Dachshund Dainties: Recipes for Healthy Treats.
Appendix B: Dachshund Diary.
Index.
Book Registration Information.