The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know

by Tracie Hotchner

Book Overview

For everyone who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead- The Dog Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to know. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592401325
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Avery
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.7" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Latest, Greatest

Each time I go to use my Dog Bible as reference, I get lost in it, following threads of interest. Enjoying all the latest info, and the author's opinions on subjects from behavior and specific breeds to debate on vaccination. Even dog people who believe in their good understanding (or maybe especially those) of what makes a dog tick, will find a useful perspective in this book! Everyone with or without dogs should have access to the Dogs and Children chapter and Scooby's rules for kids.

Most Resourceful, Informative and Delightful Dog Bible for New and Experience Dog Owners!

The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know is fascinating!I was fortunate to meet Ms. Hotchner, while she was signing her fabulous and fantastic book with Jolie, my thirteen year old Shih Tzu. Jolie and I enjoyed reading the book together! The Dog Bible is appropriately titled and is a definite guide "to everything dogs want their humans to know!" Thank you for creating such a wonderful book for people and our beloved pooches! Best, Pamela and Jolie(Licks & Slurps!) Founder Barkin' Arts NYC

An invaluable resource

This book was recommended to me by a volunteer for K9 Pals of Santa Barbara, who were responsible for training a shelter dog I adopted. M!y new (to me) dog is energetic, smart and "take charge" and Tracie's simple and logical offerring have helped me start down the dog ownership path with more confidence (a simple thing like going out the door before the dog made all the difference in the world!) Both of us are grateful for "The Dog Bible" - it's the only reference we need!!

A Page Turner

Only a dog lover could be whacky enough to call a reference book on dogs "a page turner," but Hotchner's the Dog Bible really is. It's a great read, the outcome may not be a thriller but for those of us interested in learning all we can about the canine-human relationship, this is one thrilling book. It is snappy, engaging, well researched and is totally practical. Reading it has made me a better companion for my now perfect puppy. This should be reguired reading for every new dog owner.

The best dog book ever!

Wow! This is an amazing book that covers it all - from choosing a dog, to the early years, through old age. It helps us humans accompany our doggies through every stage of their lives - and understand them too! Clearly this author knows and loves dogs! This is an incredibly comprehensive book, and one I know I will keep running to everytime I have a question - truly the bible for dog owners. It is a MUST HAVE for every human companion - I think vets should make it a required purchase for the care, feeding, and understanding of your dog! We need more books like this.