The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner: Choose the Right Breed, Train Your New Pup, Balance Dating and Dog Duties, Find Doggie Daycare and Travel with Your Dog

By Betsy Rosenfeld

Should I let my dog sleep in bed with me? Can my puppy share my dinner? How do I keep my dog happy while I'm away at work? As more and more singles share their homes with dogs (rather than mates),... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598697234
• ISBN13: 9781598697230
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Adams Media
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Simple, Engaging, and Useful

It's not easy being single and having kids -- 4 legged ones. Yet so many of us do. My personal observations are that single women tend to see dogs as kid replacements while single men tend to see them as buddy replacements. We need to see them as dogs. There's lots of practical stuff around dog/life balance. Traveling, pet sitters and daycare... you need to think about this stuff before you get a dog. Or perhaps change the habits you already have. This is a short, easy read that any single dog "mom" or dad "pal" will find useful.

Being a Single Doggie Mom

This is a must have for dog lovers - if you are getting a dog or already have one you should have this book. It gives easy to follow tips and advice, plus I love that the writer is so involved in the dog rescue effort -it's obviously written with love.

BUY THIS WONDERFUL BOOK!

This book is not just for singles, it's for ANYONE considering getting a dog. Betsy Rosenfeld has really thought out every aspects of dog ownership. She has organized her book with incite and interesting examples. She writes the way real people speak! I own a dog and could not put it down. A wonderful gift for anyone who thinks that owning a dog is not a lifetime commitment. From her website I saw that she also rescues dogs. I hope sales of her fabulous book soars!!

Made Me Sit Up and Beg for More

I devoured this terrific book -- it's filled with essential information and entertaingly written too. Rosenfeld really has the ruff stuff! If you're planning on getting a dog (rescue only please!), have just gotten one, or even if you've had one for years, this book is a must. 5 paws up!

The Ultimate Resource

This book is an absolute necessity for anyone who plans to raise a dog. Filled with practical examples and wisdom, Betsy Rosenfeld gives readers all the information they need about choosing a dog -- from housebreaking to pet food to trips to the vet to all manner of sundry issues, this book is the bible for a single person who wants a canine best friend. Betsy answers all the questions that confront a potential dog owner, and she addresses those most difficult topics - spoiler alert: the section about saying goodbye to that best friend is a tear jerker - with grace and eloquence. Her personal stories are unforgettable - a fitting tribute to Betsy's beloved Bella - and a resource you will call upon whenever Rex or Ranger or Rusty (that's just the R's!) wins your heart and licks your face. Buy this book!