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| So You Want to Adopt a Dog | |
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| What's Involved in Adopting a Dog? | |
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| Do You Think You're Ready, or Do You Know You're Ready? | |
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| Your Pre-Adoption Checklist | |
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| Take a Look at Your Own Lifestyle | |
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| Where Do I Start? | |
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| On the Telephone | |
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| What to Look for in a Shelter | |
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| Where Should I Go for My Dog? | |
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| What Kind of Shelter? | |
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| Regional Differences in Shelter Dogs | |
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| Rescue Groups | |
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| Internet Adoption | |
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| Attitudes about "Rescued" Dogs | |
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| What Am I Really Looking For? | |
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| What Should I Expect from the Shelter? | |
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| What Is the Adoption Process Like? | |
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| Why Temperament Testing Is Vital | |
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| What Should I Worry about Most? | |
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| How Can I Avoid Dogs Who Bite? | |
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| What Being a "Fearful Dog" Means | |
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| Male or Female? | |
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| Are Puppies Clean Slates? | |
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| What if I Have Allergies? | |
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| What's the Best Age to Adopt? | |
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| To Pit Bull or Not to Pit Bull? | |
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| Breed Generalizations | |
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| The Ideal Temperament of a Family Dog | |
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| Safety Scan | |
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| Bite-O-Meter | |
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| The Importance of Selecting Carefully | |
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| Behavioral Rehabilitation Programs in Shelters | |
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| How Do I Meet the Dogs? | |
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| What to Bring With You to the Shelter | |
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| What You Can Expect from the Dogs | |
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| Your Gender Matters | |
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| How Will the Dog Behave When Meeting Guests and Strangers? | |
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| Temperament Testing Shelter Dogs | |
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| Tests to Leave for the Pros | |
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| The Wrap-Up | |
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| What Have I Done? | |
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| What Gender Is Your Dog? | |
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| Guessing the Age of a Dog | |
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| Guessing the Mix of Your Dog | |
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| Basic Manners | |
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| Pledge for New Dog Adopters | |
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| When Should I Start Training? | |
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| What Kind of Training Class? | |
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| Housebreaking for Puppies and Adult Dogs | |
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| Male Dog Urine Marking | |
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| Cleaning Up the Spots | |
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| The Basic Sit | |
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| Coming When Called | |
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| What to Do if Your New Dog Gets Carsick | |
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| Helping Your Dog Stay Home Alone | |
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| Don't Be a Spectator | |
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| Extracurricular Activities | |
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| When All Else Fails | |
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| Problem Behaviors and What to Do | |
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| If It Just Doesn't Work Out | |
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| What to Expect When Calling the Shelter | |
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| Special Considerations for Families with Young Children | |
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| Don't Go It Alone | |
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| Adding Another Dog | |
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| Choosing a Compatible Companion for Your Resident Dog | |
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| Why Dog-Dog Aggression Matters for Everyone | |
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| The Dog-Dog Aggression Test | |
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| The Four Play Styles | |
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| Welcoming a Second Dog into Your Home and Your Heart | |
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| What Do Dogs Fight About? | |
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| Index | |