The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers, 2nd Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

Liz Palika (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2009 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

Boning up on Yorkies...

This fully updated, all-inclusive book provides everything readers need to know to keep their Yorkies happy and healthy. The award-winning, dog-training author covers: how to adopt a Yorkie rescue; finding a reputable breeder; acclimating a Yorkie to the home; understanding issues specific to Yorkies; updated basic obedience; and a new section on advanced commands.

•Yorkies are now the most popular small-breed dog in the U.S.

•Expanded, revised, with much more information on topics, such as Yorkie- specific training, not found in competing books

•Covers nutrition and health issues as they relate specifically to Yorkshire Terriers

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About the Author

Liz Palika has been teaching dogs and their owners in San Diego for almost 25 years. Palika has published more than 50 books, several award-winning, and over 1,000 magazine articles and columns featured in pet publications, Newsweek, Saturday Evening Post, and more. Palika, who has professional credentials and awards, trains over 1,000 dogs a year and has founded pet- related outreach programs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (October 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592579396
• ISBN-13: 978-1592579396
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #543,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Liz Palika has been writing professionally since 1985 when she was first published in DOG FANCY magazine. Since then she has written more than 65 books and more than 1,000 magazine articles and columns. She has been published in DOG FANCY, DOG WORLD, CATS, CAT FANCY, AKC GAZETTE, and other pet publications, as well as NEWSWEEK, THE SATURDAY EVENING POST and WOMEN FIRST.

Her books include PUPPY LOVE and THE KISS GUIDE TO RAISING A PUPPY; both of which are favorites with new puppy owners. THE ULTIMATE DOG TREAT COOKBOOK received rave reviews in magazines and newspapers all over the country, including USA TODAY. ALL DOGS NEED SOME TRAINING was listed by PET LIFE MAGAZINE as one of the ten best training books available to dog owners.

Liz's books have been awarded many honors. THE HOWELL BOOK OF DOGS was awarded Best Reference Book by the Dog Writers Association of America and was nominated as Best Nonfiction Book by San Diego Book Awards. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD: CHAMPION OF VERSATILITY won Best Breed Book from Dog Writers Association of America and Best Nonfiction Book from San Diego Book Writers. SAVE THAT DOG! won best General Reference Book from Dog Writers and the First ASPCA Pet Overpopulation Answers Award from the ASPCA. Liz's work has also won awards from Cat Writers and Purina, as well as others from Dog Writers. Liz was honored with the San Diego Leadership Award, was a North County Woman of Merit, and in 2005 was awarded Dog Writers Distinguished Service Award.

Liz has an international platform to connect with her readers. Not only is her podcast, "It's a Doggy Dog World" on PetLifeRadio.com the #1 most downloaded show on that site, but she is also a blogger for the PetConnection.com.

Liz has been teaching dogs and their owners in North County San Diego for almost 25 years. Her dog training is based on an understanding of dogs and what makes them tick. Liz is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT)and a Certified Behavioral Consultant. She is an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator #4182.

Working in Vista, California (San Diego County), Liz is the owner of Kindred Spirits Dog Training and sees more than a thousand dogs and their owners every year. Liz and her dogs, over the years have participated and trained in many dog sports, including agility, carting, conformation, herding, obedience, search and rescue, therapy dog work, and more.

Liz and her husband Paul share their home with three Australian Shepherds.