The secrets of dog-based dating--and helps single dog owners find the perfectmatch.

Unleash your love life by walking your dog! Think romance has gone to the dogs? You're right-and it's actually a good thing! Studies show you're three times more likely to meet someone if you have a dog with you. So leash up your pooch and get ready to enter the world of meeting, greeting, and falling in love with dog lovers and their dogs in The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating. Combining wit, warmth, and wisdom with lots of practical advice, dog trainer Deborah Wood shows you the techniques of dog experts-as well as the secrets of the American Kennel Club!-for finding the right human mate for you. She offers encouragement and inspiration for the romantically challenged dog lover, providing a list of the best and worst date breeds and activities you can do with your dog to meet new friends-and maybe even Mr. or Ms. Right. You'll see how to: * Find the hot spots where single dog lovers congregate * Break the ice with conversation starters that are perfect for dog lovers * Train your dog to fetch a date * Write a canine-friendly personal ad * Ensure that your dog and your new love get along * Spot dog owners who should be avoided * Use your dog to prolong a date-or end it Featuring a host of true-life love stories and fun, revealing self-quizzes, The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating will help you find your perfect match!

Whether you're preparing for a new puppy, wanting to teach your dog new tricks, or you're simply a dog fan who wants to discover more, The Dog Lover's Guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Should I let my dog sleep in bed with me? Can my puppy share my dinner? How do I keep my dog happy while IÆm away at work? As more and more singles share their homes with dogs (rather than mates), they face unique challenges. From what to do when your puppy poops in your shoes to how to train your dog to play nice with your new date, this guide answers all the questions you should ask before and after bringing home your new furry companions. Whether you have adopted an adult dog or are raising a puppy, international dog rescuer and author Betsy Rosenfeld offers practical, reassuring advice based on the experience of countless singles and their dogs. A single herself, Rosenfeld reveals all you need to know to live happily ever with their Prince, Baron, or Queenie.

"Whether you're preparing for a new puppy, wanting to teach your dog new tricks, or you're simply a dog fan who wants to discover more, The dog lover's guide will tell you everything you need to know"--Back cover.

MAKE YOUR DOG LOVE YOU: It's important to understand what your dog is saying to you through his/her body language. To be able read your dog's body language effectively takes experience but this book will start you in the right direction instantly. Dogs possess an instinctive loyalty that is much stronger than our own. Once your dog has accepted you as his/her master, it is very difficult for him/her to switch the devotion to another. This book will not only help you to know your dog but also predict his/her behaviour. Through the knowledge which you gain from this book, you will develop GOOD BONDING with your dog. Creating a strong bond, or relationship, with your dog requires that you consistently take the right actions described in the book. It's hard work - but it's a labor of love. By following the instructions given in this book, as a dog lover you can feel certain that your dog loves you just as much as you do love him/her.