The Complete Dog Owner's Manual [Hardcover]

Amy Marder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

Written by two dog-care experts, this lively, full-color guide to raising healthy and happy dogs, with information on the top 100 breeds, is the definitive resource for every dog owner.

Illustrated throughout with over 400 full-color photographs and illustrations and filled with sound, practical advice, The Complete Dog Owner's Manual covers every aspect of adding a dog to the family and making him or her feel right at home. It provides essential information on selecting a dog; buying basic equipment from leashes and collars to housing and bedding; and taking care of day-to-day tasks such as feeding and grooming. Instructions on training are presented in a clear, easy-to-understand style, and sections on nutrition, exercise requirements, and health care ensure the pet's well-being. To help owners identify and learn about their dog, 100 of the most popular breeds are described in detail.

Beautifully produced, easy to use, and extraordinarily comprehensive, The Complete Dog Owner's Manual is an essential addition to the family health reference shelf.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Written by two dog-care experts, this lively, full-color guide to raising healthy and happy dogs, with information on the top 100 breeds, is the definitive resource for every dog owner.

Illustrated throughout with over 400 full-color photographs and illustrations and filled with sound, practical advice, The Complete Dog Owner's Manual covers every aspect of adding a dog to the family and making him or her feel right at home. It provides essential information on selecting a dog; buying basic equipment from leashes and collars to housing and bedding; and taking care of day-to-day tasks such as feeding and grooming. Instructions on training are presented in a clear, easy-to-understand style, and sections on nutrition, exercise requirements, and health care ensure the pet's well-being. To help owners identify and learn about their dog, 100 of the most popular breeds are described in detail.

Beautifully produced, easy to use, and extraordinarily comprehensive, The Complete Dog Owner's Manual is an essential addition to the family health reference shelf. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive, highly informative, and superbly illustrated guide to all aspects of owning and loving a dog.

Contains over 400 specially commissioned color photographs.

Offers practical advice on choosing the right dog for you, and gives tips on feeding, grooming, and exercise.

Includes an authoritative, color-illustrated guide to 100 popular breeds.

Describes dog obedience training in an illustrated step-by-step guide.

Provides valuable information on basic health care and first aid for your dog.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Chain Sales (January 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 1875137831
• ISBN-13: 978-1875137831
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,188,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Care for Man's Best Friend, September 12, 2000

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Janice M. Hansen (California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Dog Owner's Manual (Hardcover)

When most parents expect their babies, the more reponsible ones reach out for information, be that in books, magazines or from their own parents. The reality is you want to learn as much as you can to be prepared to be the best parent you can be.

Our family adopted a labrador from a rescue foundation. With the coordination of a wonderful rescue foundation (Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue) we were matched with a perfect labrador for our family.

This was my first dog. I have always had cats, so I knew I needed to quickly educate myself. I was fortunate to come across this book sponsored by Iams and found it to be highly informative. The book features the more popular breeds of dogs which I found very handy because dog owners attract dog owners, and your interest begins to expand with each new owner/dog you meet. It was helpful to understand which breeds are compatible with each other and how to introduce your dog to social situations.

I needed basic dog obediance guidelines to back up my classes with our dog, and I found their informtion to be very applicable. Not only did the book review nutrition and basic health care requirements, it provided information for grooming, exercise and a general overview of the responsibilities one must assume with ownership of these animals.

I realize it doesn't take a rocket scientist to state the obvious when it comes to raising and owning a dog, but when you present the above information with beautiful illustrations and practical advice, you serve to make the experience so much more positive for both dog and owner.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Care for Man's Best Friend, September 12, 2000

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Janice M. Hansen (California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Dog Owner's Manual (Hardcover)

When most parents expect their babies, the more reponsible ones reach out for information, be that in books, magazines or from their own parents. The reality is you want to learn as much as you can to be prepared to be the best parent you can be.

Our family adopted a labrador from a rescue foundation. With the coordination of a wonderful rescue foundation (Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue) we were matched with a perfect labrador for our family.

This was my first dog. I have always had cats, so I knew I needed to quickly educate myself. I was fortunate to come across this book sponsored by Iams and found it to be highly informative. The book features the more popular breeds of dogs which I found very handy because dog owners attract dog owners, and your interest begins to expand with each new owner/dog you meet. It was helpful to understand which breeds are compatible with each other and how to introduce your dog to social situations.

I needed basic dog obediance guidelines to back up my classes with our dog, and I found their informtion to be very applicable. Not only did the book review nutrition and basic health care requirements, it provided information for grooming, exercise and a general overview of the responsibilities one must assume with ownership of these animals.

I realize it doesn't take a rocket scientist to state the obvious when it comes to raising and owning a dog, but when you present the above information with beautiful illustrations and practical advice, you serve to make the experience so much more positive for both dog and owner.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter Loves it, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: The Complete Dog Owner's Manual (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my daughter for Christmas. She has been checking it out for the school library every chance she gets. The information on caring for a dog seems to be very good.