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Adoptable dog : teaching your adopted pet to obey, trust, and love you
Ross, John.
Adult Nonfiction SF431 .R648 2003
Ross, John.
Adult Nonfiction SF431 .R648 2003
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| Contents | Page |
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| Preface | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
| Part 1 - Adopting the Right Dog | p. 1 |
| 1. - Why Adopt? The Pros and Cons | p. 3 |
| 2. - What Are You Looking For? | p. 10 |
| 3. - Evaluating Adoption Resources | p. 20 |
| 4. - Picking the Perfect Pet | p. 29 |
| Part 2 - Off to a Good Start | p. 39 |
| 5. - A Dog-Friendly House and Yard | p. 41 |
| 6. - Canine Communication | p. 52 |
| 7. - Taking Charge: What It Means to Be Pack Leader | p. 60 |
| 8. - Bonding from Day One | p. 70 |
| Part 3 - Problem Solving for Your Adopted Dog | p. 77 |
| 9. - Housebreaking an Adolescent or Adult Dog | p. 79 |
| 10. - Mouthing and Biting Problems | p. 96 |
| 11. - Excessive Barking | p. 106 |
| 12. - Problems with Food | p. 116 |
| 13. - Separation Anxiety | p. 126 |
| 14. - Shy and Submissive Dogs | p. 133 |
| 15. - Overcoming the Scars of Abuse | p. 149 |
| 16. - When the Best Efforts Fail | p. 158 |
| Part 4 - Adoptable Dog Training | p. 165 |
| 17. - A Commonsense Training Philosophy | p. 167 |
| 18. - Using the Right Equipment | p. 172 |
| 19. - Your Training Environment | p. 191 |
| 20. - Sit on Command | p. 198 |
| 21. - Down on Command | p. 207 |
| 22. - Sit-Stay | p. 218 |
| 23. - Down-Stay | p. 231 |
| 24. - Come on Command | p. 236 |
| 25. - Walking on a Leash | p. 254 |
| 26. - Greeting People Without Jumping | p. 266 |
| Part 5 - Additional Tips for Success | p. 281 |
| 27. - Exercise Is a Must | p. 283 |
| 28. - Grooming Tips | p. 294 |
| 29. - Kids and Dogs: Play It Safe | p. 302 |
| 30. - Your Adopted Dog and Other Pets | p. 312 |
| 31. - Spaying and Neutering Myths | p. 320 |
| Epilogue: Giving Back--More Ways to Help Unwanted Dogs | p. 329 |
| A Personal Afterword | p. 333 |
| Appendix A - Adoptable Dogs on the World Wide Web | p. 335 |
| Appendix B - Humane Societies | p. 337 |
| Index | p. 341 |
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