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Meadows, Graham; Flint, Elsa

 
9781843308454: The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Dog
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ISBN 10: 1843308452 ISBN 13: 9781843308454
Editorial: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2004

Sinopsis

A practical guide to getting and taking care of your dog, The Complete Guide to Caring For Your Dog offers everything you need to know in a handy pocket format. It covers subjects as diverse as how to introduce a dog into your home, understanding dog behaviour, canine nutrition and caring for older animals. A directory section covers 25 of the most popular (or best-loved) dog breeds, presenting information on their origins, suitability for different situations and behavioural tendencies. There is a chapter on monitoring health, signs of illness and first aid. The book also offers information on training your dog and resolving obedience issues. This book, filled with stunning full-colour photography, is both a perfect introduction for new dog owners and a valuable source of reference for long-established dog lovers.

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A practical guide to getting and taking care of your dog, The Complete Guide to Caring For Your Dog offers everything you need to know in a handy pocket format. It covers subjects as diverse as how to introduce a dog into your home, understanding dog behaviour, canine nutrition and caring for older animals. A directory section covers 25 of the most popular (or best-loved) dog breeds, presenting information on their origins, suitability for different situations and behavioural tendencies. There is a chapter on monitoring health, signs of illness and first aid. The book also offers information on training your dog and resolving obedience issues. This book, filled with stunning full-colour photography, is both a perfect introduction for new dog owners and a valuable source of reference for long-established dog lovers.

Biografía del autor

Author Graham Meadows spent many years as a veterinary surgeon in rural England and New Zealand, later becoming curator of Auckland Zoo. Working with animals over many years has enabled him to acquire an encyclopedic knowledge of their characteristics and an understanding of their behaviour. He has written An Illustrated Guide to Cats and An Illustrated Guide to Dogs, The Noble Cat and The Dog Owner's Handbook. Author Elsa Flint brings a specialist MSc (hons) qualification in Behavioural Zoology to this book. At her practice in Devonport, New Zealand, she deals with problem animals daily and is determined to reduce the number destroyed because of their behaviour. Elsa is pursuing post-graduate studies in animal behaviour and has a particular interest in human-animal communication. She co-authored The Dog Owner's Handbook. Consultant Rita Davis is executive editor of Dog and Kennel, Cats and Kittens, and Bird Times magazines in the United States. Previously she was director of advertising for the American Kennel Club Gazette in New York before moving to Los Angeles where she edited Kennel Review.

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Editorial
New Holland Publishers Ltd
Año de publicación
2004
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1843308452
ISBN 13 
9781843308454
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
192
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