Complete Puppy & Dog Care: What every dog owner needs to know

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Octopus, Jun 9, 2014 - Pets - 192 pages

Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a crossbreed, in Complete Puppy & Dog Care, practising vet Dr Bruce Fogle tells you all you need to know to keep your dog happy. From which breed to choose, to tips for helping your dog bond with the family, as well as health advice and information on nutrition, training and playing, this book really has everything you need to know.
In Complete Puppy & Dog Care, Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and wellbeing. Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free homecoming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, to feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness.
Packed with information, Complete Puppy & Dog Care includes latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness.

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About the author (2014)

Dr Bruce Fogle DVM MRCV is the world's best-selling practising vet, and is internationally renowned for his expertise in animal health and behaviour. After graduating from Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, he pursued post-graduate training at London Zoo before establishing a highly respected veterinary practice in West London. Dr Fogle lectures worldwide, broadcasts frequently on radio and television, and contributes to national magazines and newspapers. He is the author of numerous best-selling titles on dog care, behaviour, physiology and history including the RSPCA Complete Dog Training Manual, and the New Encyclopedia of the Dog.

Patricia Holden White has been a professional dog trainer on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 25 years and her techniques have been published in more than 40 countries. She is the chair and chief instructor of the Hammersmith Dog Training Club in West London and a member of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists. She lives in London.

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