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Choosing & Caring for a Shelter Dog: A Complete Guide to Help You Rescue & Rehome a Dog

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This is the best book I've ever seen about shelter dogs. As a rescue organization that works with the county shelter and sees the day to day plight of shelter animals, part of what we try to do is educate the public on responsible pet ownership and what to expect, especially when getting a shelter animal who has been through so much trauma already. This book addresses all the issues someone will face and how to deal with them. Everything from choosing the dog, preparing your home for him, acclimating him to your other pets, handling him, especially in the early days in your home, health, training, etc. Every person that adopts a shelter dog should get one of these books. It's like "follow-up" care the doctor sends home with you. Everyone should have it and our organization recommends this book to everyone! Thank you Mr. Christiansen!

This book covers the basics of adopting a shelter dog. It is heavy on trying to convince the reader to adopt - a significant part of the book is "testimonials" from owners who have adopted. I expected more information on rehoming and reorienting the adopted dog. The book is somewhat amateurishly put together - not too well organized, only black & white photos.

"Empowers dog adopters to be lifelong caretakers." - HSUS "Should be required reading for anyone thinking of getting a dog" - Cleveland Plain Dealer "How fortunate the dogs will be whose owners take the time to read this book"- DogFancy

Great pictures, easy reading...this wonderful book offers a realistic, positive view of choosing one of the most grateful pets you'll ever own. This book was instrumental in helping my husband and me decide to adopt a shelter dog through German Shepherd Rescue. Share a copy with your local animal shelter--mine loved it.

As a dog trainer who has been specializing in family pets for over 10 years, I've been recommending this book to dozens of people who have all agreed that it is extremely helpful.

Not only does it provide lots of tips for what to look for in a shelter dog, thereby making the best match for your family, but it also provides insight into helping the dog adjust to his/her new home as well.

Be a responsible pet owner... read this book before getting a dog. It will help ensure a great relationship for many years to come!

Bob Christiansen presents the facts very well.He cited the scenario on its real perspective. Anyone who reads this will have no second thought of owning a shelter dog. I am touched from the story of Harry Oakes, the internationally known K9 Search and Rescue trainer and of course his hero and K9 partner, newfoundland mix Ranger who succumbed from hip dysplasia after serving SAR for many years.

great guide -- i have worked with shelter dogs and the peoplewho love them, at bide-a-wee, a non profit shelter in ny -- -- and iwould recommend this book to people adopting dogs cats puppies and kittens

To gain some insight as to how shelter dogs are different from pet store dogs for adoption, this is a great resource book. To the point, it offers advice and suggestions for a successful adoption of a shelter dog.