"...highly recommended as a superb primer for its candid canine wisdom, direct and simple instructions..." -- Midwest Book Review, November, 2003
"Susan McCullough tells you what you want to know. She even tells you stuff you never thought of." -- Dog Fancy, September, 2003
Product Description
Bringing a new puppy or dog into your life can be either one of the most joyous or frustrating experiences you’ll ever have. Written by award-winning writer and pet expert Susan McCullough, Your New Dog provides a complete guide to starting off right with a new canine companion. Targeted to the inexperienced but conscientious dog owner—but also useful to any dog owner who wants to further educate himself—Your New Dog is written in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format. From learning where to find your new dog to the how-tos of feeding and caring for your dog, this book is full of lists and charts that help you shop for supplies and organize information. Your new dog is your newest family member and this book will ensure that you have the expectations and information you need to launch a lifetime of loving canine companionship!
"Susan McCullough is one of the premiere writers about pets in the 21st century—smart, thorough, funny, and totally in tune with what makes our companion animals tick." —Jana Murphy, author of "The Secret Life of Dogs" (Rodale, 2000) and former editor of PetLife
"Susan McCullough not only knows (and loves) animals, she knows how to write and report. She gets to the heart of the matter in clear, fluid prose." —Janine Adams, author, "25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make" (Roxbury Press), member, Board of Governors, Dog Writers Association of America
"Susan McCullough's extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of companion animals, together with her time-tested journalistic skills, makes her writing insightful and full of practical information for both pet owners and professionals. Her articles are thoroughly researched, clearly written, and often deal with important contemporary issues surrounding the humane care of our best friends." —John C. Wright, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and author of "Ain't Misbehavin': The Groundbreaking Program for Happy, Well-Behaved Pets and Their People" (Rodale Press, 2001), Professor of Psychology, Mercer University, Macon GA
"As a human-animal bond issues specialist with The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, I appreciate Susan McCullough's extensive knowledge about companion animal subjects ... The animals are fortunate to have her talent, understanding, and compassion on their side." —Nancy Peterson, Human-Animal Bond Issues Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States
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