Synopses & Reviews
This new title in Barron's series of Dog Bibles focuses on Poodles. These elegant, highly intelligent dogs come in a variety of sizes. They should be kept active, because when idle they become bored and are prone to mischief. Barron's Dog Bibles present veterinarian-approved advice and information on specific dog breeds. Each book describes the title breed's traits, history, behavior, characteristics, and recommended training methods. Written especially for first-time owners, titles in this series advise readers on what to look for when choosing a puppy, explain how breed-specific traits influence the relationship between dog and owner, and describe potential breed-specific health problems to look out for. Attractive sidebars present fun facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book stays open and flat at any desired page. The DVD enclosed with each book presents an informal dog training course for new owners. It describes housetraining methods, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands. Each book is filled with attractive color photos.
Synopsis
This title in the Dog Bible series provides veterinarian-approved advice and information on poodles--an elegant, highly intelligent dog that comes in a variety of sizes. Written especially for the first-time dog owner, each book in the Dog Bible series describes the title breed's traits, history, behavior, characteristics, and recommended training methods.
Written and laid out in a use-friendly format with full colored pages, in this comprehensive manual, you'll find everything you need to care for your poodle, including:
- Breed characteristics and traits, including how this will influence the relationship between dog and owner
- What to look for when choosing a puppy
- Nutrition and diet
- Breed-specific health problems to look out for
- Grooming and coat maintenance
- Training, exercise, and keeping your poodle active so they don't cause mischief
- Advice on how and why to start a daily routine
- More Including fun facts, helpful tips, and quick tricks on training
The DVD enclosed presents an informal dog training course for new owners. It describes housetraining methods, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Is There a Poodle in Your Future?
Whether you just purchased a Poodle or are planning to get one, this book will start you off on the right track. Canine expert Amy Fernandez describes the Poodle's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs you on training your new pet.
Veterinarian-approved advice on--
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 potential breed-specific health problems How to train your dog and enjoy his company in play activities
Extra features include sidebars with fun facts, breed truths, helpful hints, and an enclosed BONUS DVD that presents methods for house training, teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands, and more.
Filled with full-color photos
BONUS DVD
ENCLOSED
Train Your Dog