Why do dogs bark? Why do dogs bury bones and dig in the dirt? Can you train them not to indulge in these natural behaviors? How do you choose the perfect canine companion? Can you "allergy-proof" your dog? Can you train your dog to like your cat? The mailperson? Your boyfriend? Your grandchildren? How do you know if a dog is depressed? Stressed? Sick? Happy? How do you train your dog to sit, roll-over, and go swimming with you? Is there a method to retrain a dog who is aggressive? Chases cats? Goes potty on the Persian rug?
I answer these and hundreds of other vital questions in this comprehensive guide about caring for and raising dogs and puppies. Plus, I offer "my stories", tales about pets and people I have known as a practicing veterinarian; a pet columnist for publications such as the Saturday Evening Post, Woman's World, Milwaukee Sentinel; a dog owner; and a friend of dog people. I hope these anecdotes prove interesting enough to you that you will keep turning pages long after you've discovered the answer to your own specific questions. |
