"...Whether dogs should be trained for work, and what considerations should apply before a dog is put to work. Safe warm-up and cool down exercises are offered, as well as ways to improve the K9s general fitness level and ability to endure the stresses of K9 work. There is also a chapter on the dog's ability to endure extremes of heat and cold, and ways to prevent illness and injury from working in those extremes.".

How to keep your dog healthy and happy Complete Dog Care contains all the information you need to nurture your dog from puppy-hood through to old age. You'll find a comprehensive programme detailing everything required to provide your dog with the highest level of care, from house-training and socialisation to grooming and exercising. It covers all aspects of canine life, including guidance on choosing a dog to suit your family, home and lifestyle, and advice on preparing your home and garden. Step-by-step photographs show you how to handle your dog, travel with him, and administer basic first aid. Handy checklists and easy to follow charts help you identify health problems and deal with them appropriately. With Complete Dog Care you'll have everything you need to keep your dog healthy, happy, and playing fetch for years to come.

"K9 Professional Tracking explores the theory and training for clean-scent tracking dogs--those that follow an individual human scent on various ground surfaces. The book explores historical and contemporary research with valuable findings that add to the professional trainer's understanding of how and what dogs smell on a track. This background understanding then helps trainers and handlers troubleshoot when training their dogs to track. Training exercises are covered from early puppy training, sports, and then beginning and advanced clean-scent tracking, including cross-tracks and troubleshooting common issues."--

Explains the ins and outs of dog ownership, dog training, and popular dog breeds.

This book contains vital information on the following subjects: the origin of the Dog, an explanation of the different types and colorations available, purchasing a puppy, pros and cons of the breed, rescuing a dog, finding a reputable breeder, a break down of the breeds personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house breaking / potty training, bringing your new puppy home, how to care for a Dog during puppyhood, how to care for an adult Dog, grooming, combing, healthy, vaccinations, training, obedience, a comprehensive list and break down of vital equipment, feeding and nutrition, exercise, illnesses and much much more!

A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to owning and caring for a healthy, well-adjusted dog from puppyhood to old age--"everything you need to know about feeding training, and health care for dogs of every breed and temperament.