Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide: Good Health, Loving Care, Maximum Longevity

By: Matthew Hoffman

Book Overview

Return the Love and Devotion Your Dog Gives You Reap the knowledge and wisdom of more than 100 top veterinarians, trainers, groomers, and other pet experts Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide edited by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875965326
• ISBN13: 9780875965321
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 2.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.8" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A bible for dog owners, present and future

As a first time puppy owner of an Old English Sheep Dog, I bought this book to help me through the mystifying world (to me) of dog care, and absolutely loved it. The guide is by far the most comprehensive, yet easy to read, with easy to follow instructions of many books that I have seen out there, some of which I own. Each topic is covered in about 2 pages, yet they contain enough detail and handy advice for the new dog owner to feel confident about his or her new relationship. Building that confidence leads to a well-behaved, confident pet, and the tremendous pleasure of ownership of another being.The guide is divided into several useful sections as follows:1. Getting acquainted - what kind of dog should you get? Coverage on the top 50 breeds in the US (although unfortunately my lovely puppy wasn't in it). How to deal with new puppy, how to read your dog's body language.2. Training - everything from house-training your puppy, through to basic and advanced training. It also has a very useful section on correcting unwanted behavior such as chasing cares, digging, anxiety and much more.3. Essential care - what you need to do to keep your dog fit and healthy. What kinds of toys to buy, whether to leave your pet in or out, and traveling with your dog.4. Food - Nutrition, water, eating problems, snacks and special diets.5. Health watch - preventing sickness and common problems, choosing a vet, neutering, breeding/birthing and caring for older dogs.6. Easing common complaints - what to do about bad breath, bloating, sunburn and ticks, and many other quirks like flatulence and drooling.7. First aid - in case your dog (I hope it never happens to you) needs emergency care.8. Looking good - grooming and washing your dog.These useful and crucial topics are interspersed with dialog boxes (Paws for Thought) that address questions you've thought about but never expected to get an answer on, such as "do dogs fake being hurt?" (p.300), or "why do dogs stick their heads out of car windows?" (p.202),The book, not surprisingly, boasts contributors ranging from veterinarians, trainers, groomers and other animal experts. So far, everything I have needed to know, or any questions I had about my dog, has been in this book. It's the first place I look to for answers. In short, this amazing book has been like a bible for me to raise my new puppy (and how to deal with all that long shaggy hair!). I highly recommend it for any present, new or future dog owner.

Excellent Book! A must-have for any DOG LOVER/OWNER!

I love dogs but don't own one yet! But, this book gave me ALL the information I need to buy, care for and own a dog. You don't need to look anywhere else if you are looking for a Tell-All Book! EXCELLENT Illustrations!

The Best Pet book Money can buy

I am not sorry one bit. I absolutely love the book. It is the best book anyone that has a dog or thinking of getting one could get. I am so pleased. And you will be to. I have A German Shepherd Puppy And now I can care for her better than before I got the book.

Truly the ultimate care guide to owning a dog or puppy.

As someone who has never owned a dog this book answered all my questions and more. (I've been a cat person for over 30 years, but am now getting a dog.) It is well illustrated, authoritatively written and full of hints to make your dogs life (and yours) a happy and healthy one. I borrowed it from the local library an am now going to buy a copy.

A Must for ANY Dog or Puppy Owner!!

If you have a Dog or a Puppy, this is the BEST book to get. It has everything from selecting your puppy, training, caring, and nutrition for puppies and dogs to problem solving, first aid, health and caring for older dogs. It includes everything you'll need to know about your dog and bonding with it, in friendly terms for adults and children. It also includes detailed descriptions of the top 50 dogs. On almost every page it has a little thing for owners to think about. These include how they train movie dogs, if your dog needs braces, why dogs chew shoes and MANY more! I'm amazed so much can be in one book! A must for any dog owner!