Wouldn't it be incredible if 16 expert Chow Chow breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner's guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place? Well here it is! This one-stop 'instruction manual' is the essential companion to your lovable Chow Chow.

The enigmatic Chow Chow continues to fascinate humankind with his complex, independent nature, his scowling expression, and his unmistakable purebred nobility. Whether adorned in the characteristic rough coat or a dense smooth coat, the Chow never hesitates to reveal his bluish black tongue, one of the breed’s most celebrated traits. As a show dog, the Chow cuts an impressive image: powerful, sturdy, and squarely built. Of Nordic origins, this medium-size breed was developed for various purposes, including hunting, herding, pulling carts, and protecting the home. Today’s Chows are cherished home companions for the right owners willing to put in the time to socialize and train this distinctive purebred dog. Richard G. Beauchamp, long associated with the Chow and other Non-Sporting breeds, has written an excellent primer on the Chow Chow breed, offering readers a glimpse into the breed’s mysterious past in China and his many elusive charms. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

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Wouldn't it be incredible if expert Shih Tzu breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner's guide? Well here it is! This one-stop 'instruction manual' is the essential companion to your lovable Shih Tzu.

Expert dog trainer, Alex Seymour, writes in a fun and entertaining way about Beagles while 30 expert breeders and vets were actively involved in contributing and being involved in the making of this book. This book is full of useful quotes giving advice and tips from the world's top breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience.

Jug Dogs (Jugs) - The Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age is a must-have book for any responsible Jug dog owner. Expert dog whisperer, trainer and owner, Alan Kenworthy, writes in a fun and entertaining way about Jugs while packing the book full of useful hints and tips. In addition, breeders and owners make contributions, including three extra bonus interviews with owner stories and plenty of advice and tips. Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the Jug, different types and colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, pros and cons, rescue, adoption, breeders, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, shows, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Jug, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more... "This was recommended by a breeder that I visited in my search for my perfect Jug, a great guide and instruction manual for your Jug." - Angela Ford