The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner: Choose the Right Breed, Train Your New Pup, Balance Dating and Dog Duties, Find Doggie Daycare and Travel with Your Dog [Paperback]

Betsy Rosenfeld (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2009

Should I let my dog sleep in bed with me? Can my puppy share my dinner? How do I keep my dog happy while I?m away at work?


As more and more singles share their homes with dogs (rather than mates), they face unique challenges. From what to do when your puppy poops in your shoes to how to train your dog to play nice with your new date, this guide answers all the questions you should ask before and after bringing home your new furry companions. Whether you have adopted an adult dog or are raising a puppy, international dog rescuer and author Betsy Rosenfeld offers practical, reassuring advice based on the experience of countless singles and their dogs. A single herself, Rosenfeld reveals all you need to know to live happily ever with their Prince, Baron, or Queenie.

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About the Author

Betsy Rosenfeld (Beverly Hills, CA) is the go-to girl in Los Angeles when it comes to all things dog. She has dedicated her life to rescuing dogs, working with both local L.A.?based rescues as well as international animal aid organizations. She is the official Los Angeles representative for, as well as a regional council member of, IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), and she personally raised more than $35,000 for the group?s post?Hurricane Katrina efforts. She has recently launched www. lovethydog .com, a vibrant online community where dog lovers can connect and share stories and photos of their dogs as well as learn to care for their precious pooches. Betsy lives in Beverly Hills with her favorite dog, Bella, whom she found running in traffic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (May 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598697234
• ISBN-13: 978-1598697230
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Betsy Rosenfeld has dedicated her life to rescuing dogs. She works with L.A.-based dog rescues as well as The International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW.org, for which she serves on their regional council. A portion of book sales goes to IFAW and its programs that help pets in the world's poorest communities.

Rosenfeld is also an accomplished writer-producer. Her work ranges from producing Tyler Florence Food Network show FOOD 911, and the acclaimed Sundance-feature "Grand Theft Parsons" starring Johnny Knoxville and Christina Applegate to Directing the Video Voter Guide for The City Of New York.

Rosenfeld's first job in television was on Politically Incorrect, where she worked as a talent coordinator and learned from Bill Maher the art of entertaining while educating. Rosenfeld has combined her writer/producer skills with her passion for working with dogs to create her book The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner as well as her blog LoveThyDog.com where she shares her irreverent look at the world of dogs.

Betsy lives in Beverly Hills, California with her new yellow lab Ranger, who she rescued from a local dog rescue.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BARK-ESOME!, June 22, 2009

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Lauren Iungerich "loloem" (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner: Choose the Right Breed, Train Your New Pup, Balance Dating and Dog Duties, Find Doggie Daycare and Travel with Your Dog (Paperback)

I having been wanting to get a pooch for some time and every time I got close to adopting, I hesitate before pulling the trigger. So when a friend recommended that I read this book, I thought it would give me some clarity. Either i should take the leap or I wasn't ready. And well, after reading this funny, heart-warming and insightful guide, I am ready to get my first dog. A rescued one-- thank you Ms. Rosenfeld. And I'm excited!!! This is a MUST read for any dog parents!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Resource, April 21, 2009

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Lewis Fein (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner: Choose the Right Breed, Train Your New Pup, Balance Dating and Dog Duties, Find Doggie Daycare and Travel with Your Dog (Paperback)

This book is an absolute necessity for anyone who plans to raise a dog. Filled with practical examples and wisdom, Betsy Rosenfeld gives readers all the information they need about choosing a dog -- from housebreaking to pet food to trips to the vet to all manner of sundry issues, this book is the bible for a single person who wants a canine best friend. Betsy answers all the questions that confront a potential dog owner, and she addresses those most difficult topics - spoiler alert: the section about saying goodbye to that best friend is a tear jerker - with grace and eloquence. Her personal stories are unforgettable - a fitting tribute to Betsy's beloved Bella - and a resource you will call upon whenever Rex or Ranger or Rusty (that's just the R's!) wins your heart and licks your face. Buy this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and hilarious, June 27, 2009

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J. Levinson "CH Bubbie" (Los angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner: Choose the Right Breed, Train Your New Pup, Balance Dating and Dog Duties, Find Doggie Daycare and Travel with Your Dog (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book. It is the ultimate guide for anyone who has or is thinking of getting a dog. Rosenfeld answers any and all questions a dog owner could have with humor and care. This book is an excellent resource. Rosenfeld has a humorous style which makes reading this book a true pleasure.