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

by Bob Christiansen (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Canine Learning Center (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884421555
• ISBN-13: 978-1884421556
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,052,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "bible" for rescuers and anyone who adopts a shelter dog!, December 7, 1999

By	Ann Herrington, President, Media Parnters for... (Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews

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!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Mr. Christiansen, for this excellent book., March 31, 1999

By	The Godfather "The Godfather" (Urbana, IL USA) - See all my reviews

A must for anyone considering adding a dog to the family and, especially a shelter dog. These "rejects" of society often make the best companions. I have thousands of dollars of purebred dogs and love them, but the $50 I spent on adopting Eddie was the best money ever spent. This book will help you have the same experience.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Generally good but not great, June 5, 2000

By	gwen gregory (new mexico) - See all my reviews

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.