The Little Dogs' Activity Book: Fun and Frolic for a Fit Four-Legged Friend [Paperback]

Deborah Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2007

Does your little dog seem to have boundless energy? Are you searching for new ways to not only keep your vivacious small friend entertained but also avoid destructive behavior and encourage healthy habits?

The Little Dogs' Activity Book provides dozens of ideas on how to get active with small dogs (defined as those weighing less than 20 pounds) both inside and outside the home, to alleviate boredom, and keep your pet fit and cheerful. This unique guide includes step-by-step instructions for amusing tricks, enjoyable outdoor sports, instructions for games (including dog-themed puzzles), delightful doggy parties, and even travel. This book also offers tips for dogs and people who have limited mobility, a disability, or age-related challenges. The fun design includes photos and illustrations that help inspire little dog owners to develop fresh ideas for their diminutive canine friends.

If you have been looking for the best ways to keep your small dog amused, The Little Dogs' Activity Book is a fantastic and fun resource to help avert problem behaviors while encouraging happiness and wellness in your petite pet.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are You Living With a Desperate Housedog?

It's Time to Exercise His Mind and Body!

If you have a lap-sized dog, the chances are he's spending too much time on your lap. He probably doesn't get the exercise he needs, and the odds are that he doesn't use his brain as much as he'd like to, either. In short, your portable-sized pooch is bored, bored, bored. That's where The Little Dogs' Activity Book can help. Filled with dozens of games, tricks, and fun things to do, this guide is sure to keep you and your pooch entertained.

There are ideas and activities for every dog, from high-energy to senior, and every human. You'll find step-by-step instructions for tricks, ideas for mind-challenging games, how to throw parties and travel, plus tips for participating in organized sports. And even if you or your dog aren't athletes, you can still keep him busy without leaving your living room chair!

Finding activities right for you and your little guy is a breeze with The Little Dog's Activity Book. Keeping your dog active, both physically and mentally, can have positive effects on his heath and behavior. And the bond you'll form when you start enjoying life together as a team is priceless!

About the Author

Deborah Wood is the award-winning pet columnist for The Oregonian newspaper and the author of several pet books, including Little Dogs: Training Your Pint-Sized Companion, and The Little Dogs' Beauty Book. She lives with three Papillons and a cat in Portland, Oregon. Deborah competes with of her Papillons in obedience trials and makes regular animal-assisted therapy visits with one of her dogs to a children's hospital.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (January 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793806038
• ISBN-13: 978-0793806034
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for Little Dogs Only, March 20, 2007

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Marcia Galick (Sebastopol, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Dogs' Activity Book: Fun and Frolic for a Fit Four-Legged Friend (Paperback)

This book is a fountain of fun things to do with your small dog, but the activities can be arranged for larger dogs also. With small dogs, these can be done indoors; some of them would probably work better outside for larger breeds.

Besides fun activities, there's a wealth of information on traveling, shopping, dining and other outside-the-house things to do.

It's a great book to have on hand on those rainy, snowy, miserable weather outside days when your best friend gets cabin fever.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Fun, Fun!!!, March 24, 2007

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C. J. Rock "CloudClan" (Germantown, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Dogs' Activity Book: Fun and Frolic for a Fit Four-Legged Friend (Paperback)

I love Deborah Wood's books. This series for little dogs has a fabulous style. There are great pictures, great stories and great ideas. This particular book has a very cool section on setting up an agility course in your living room. For all of us who love our little dogs, Ms. Wood helps us to enjoy them even more.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas for new pet owners, February 19, 2007

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Kelly Solowsky "Kelly Solowsky" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book, I bought it after buying the other book by her, Small Dogs, Big Hearts. This book gives you a lot of fun ideas to play with your little dog.