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Klappentext (back cover) B.E.S. DOG BIBLES Is There a Pug in Your Future? Whether you're planning to acquire a Pug or have just purchased one, this book will start you off on the right track. Dan Rice, retired canine small animal practitioner and author of many books about dogs, describes the Pug's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs you on training your new companion. He tells you-- What to look for when choosing a puppy How to recognize and understand your dog's breed-specific traits What you should know about keeping your dog healthy, including awareness of potential breed-specific health problems How to train your dog and enjoy his company in play activities Extra features include sidebars with breed facts, helpful hints, quick tips on training, and an enclosed BONUS DVD that presents methods for house training, teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands, and more. More than 100 color photos BONUS DVD ENCLOSED Train Your Dog Zusammenfassung Each title in B.E.S. Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include-- What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands....
