July 28, 2010 12:43 by admin
Petfinder.com The Adopted Dog Bible: Your One-Stop Resource for Choosing, Training, and Caring for Your Sheltered or Rescued Dog
- ISBN13: 9780061435591
- Condition: New
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Product Description
The old rules don’t always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors, and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here’s the one-stop bible that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life. In chapters reviewed by experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and training, pet parents will learn: Where to find your perfect canine companion All about breeds and mixed breeds and how you can adopt any type of dog Smart guideli… More >>
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July 28, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
This is a really helpful book for anyone with a dog (adopted or not)! It’s full of basic, solid information to make your life and your dog’s life better. I just adopted a rescue dog two weeks ago and have already followed much of the guidance given.
Please spay or neuter your pet! Sadly, only 1 in 10 dogs born in the United States finds a permanent home.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 28, 2010 @ 2:17 pm
We’ve just adopted a dog and this book is proving very handy. It was useful for selecting the dog at the shelter and knowing what to look out for now that she’s home. I’ve been following the training section in the book and had her sitting on command within 3 days.
My only gripe is that the book contains an awful lot of pseudo-science. The section on feeding talks about “detox”, which is a completely bogus notion. There is a chapter devoted to alternative medicine, such as homeopathy and light therapy. It is a fact that none of these things have any scientific basis and they have no place in a book such as this.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 28, 2010 @ 4:44 pm
We adopted our pup Dutch through [...], and a friend loaned us this book. After reading it almost cover to cover, I returned it to our friend, but needed my own copy for reference. As a first-time dog owner (parents had dogs), I rely on this reference for quick information about grooming, feeding, and training. The book talks about potential issues with adopted dogs, and includes information about choosing an adopted dog, introducing it to the family, and preparing for the dog to come home. Since we will probably adopt again, I am glad to have this book on hand to prepare for my next best friend!
Rating: 5 / 5
July 28, 2010 @ 5:13 pm
Although this book’s first few chapters are great for planning out your new dog adoption, we had a dog fall into our lap – and into our lives and still found this a fantastic resource for settling and training our new dog. Having “fumbled” a bit with the other rescue dogs we have adopted in the past, this book gives ideas for training, socializing a dog with other dogs, basics for nutrition and care and insight for what your dog feels during the process. I loved the information about the breeds as well. I especially appreciated the notes about Pit Bulls as our newest dog is half Pit. This book is an easy read and I still refer to it as we raise our puppy. I wish I had this book prior to our dog’s arrival – it would have made things so much smoother.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 28, 2010 @ 5:25 pm
This book is a must read for someone thinking about adopting. Even if you already have a pet, there is worlds of info in this book. It includes about every subject that you can think of. You will refer back to this book often.
Rating: 5 / 5