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Saved: A Guide to Success With Your Shelter Dog Paperback – January 1, 1997

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Buying a shelter dog can save a fine animal from destruction, while bringing a good new friend and pet into the household. This three-part book describes the dog shelter scene, offers advice on choosing the right dog from a shelter, and gives detailed instructions on dog training, health care, and how to provide a good home environment for the new pet. Full-color photos & illus.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barrons Educational Series Inc (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 162 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764100629
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764100628
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2009
I ordered this book because I was familiar with it from work. In the Adoptions department at our local SPCA we have a small library for the adoptions counselors and kennel workers. When I read the excellent section of the book on Housebreaking, I decided I HAD to have a copy of my own as I knew the other sections would be just as good.

The section on Housebreaking spells out step-by-step how to lovingly train your new dog or puppy. Crate training is also explained, as well as Submission Training, Introductions to your other household pets, and a easily understandable introduction to Dog Health and Parasites.

This book is an absolute treasure specifically written for the new or potential dog owner. I truly love this book and have added it to my own library along with the author's other book, Compatible Canines: Keeping the Peace Among Your Pets - both of which seem to be out-of-print.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2001
I thought that I would be getting a book targeted to the specific problems that shelter dogs experience. Perhaps training advice on how to deal with issues that these special dogs may exhibit. Boy - was I wrong! Having recently saved a 4 month old puppy from a shelter I was really looking forward to learning how to make my puppy's adjustment smooth. I learned nothing from this book. Some ridiculous chapters include "Sex - Who Needs It" and "Will It Bite?" both addressing issues that really don't need an entire chapter. Of course your dog should be neutered and of course you should do your best to choose a happy playmate - not an agressive fiend. I am not a new dog owner but these chapters would make me never want a dog. I have had a much better experience with other books written on the subject. I would not recommend this for anyone looking for insight and training tips for shelter dogs who may have been abused, abandoned, be extremely submissive or agressive.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2012
As a shelter volunteer, I appreciate the special information and suggestions offered by this truly special book. I purchased several copies to share with people who want to adopt. The poor economy has flooded our shelters with huge numbers of special dogs that need understanding and this book helps provide it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 1999
Everything one needs to know about making a first class pet out of a shelter dog.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 1999
I bought this book and found it very helpful in dealing with specific issues raised by adopting older dogs as well as puppies. It was very realistic and offered down to earth solutions that work. I have several dozen dog training books and I found this one to be the most helpful in dealing with specific issues like housetraining and aggression problems. I lent my copy of the book to a friend and I'm need to order more copies for other friends looking for this type of book.
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