Dog Owner's Manual Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance

Name: Dog Owner's Manual Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance
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ISBN: 9781931686853

ISBN-10: 1931686858

ISBN-13: 9781931686853

Edition: 2004

Authors: David Brunner, Sam Stall, Paul Kepple, Jude Buffum

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Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn't my dog have an owner's manual?" And now, thankfully, he does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can I program my model to fetch? And why is its nose always wet? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers right here -- courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced dog…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Quirk Books
Publication date: 4/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 4.88" wide x 6.93" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English



Welcome to Your New Dog!


The Dog: Diagram and Parts List


The Head


The Body


Sensor Specifications


Memory Capacity


Product Life Span



Overview of Makes and Models


A Brief Product History


Survey of Brands


Top-Selling Models


Nonstandard, Off-Brand Models


Selecting an Appropriate Model


New Versus Used Models


Selecting a Gender


Selecting a Vendor


Puppy Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist


Adult Dog Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist



Home Installation


Preparing the Home


Recommended Accessories


Initial Introduction


Interfacing with Children


Interfacing with Other Dogs


Interfacing with Cats


First Night at Home


Selecting a Name



Daily Interaction


Audio Cues and Body Language


Dogs and Human Speech


Sleep Mode


Dog Identification Methods


Exercise and Fitness


Yard Containment Protocol


Waste Disposal Protocols


Crate Training


House-Training


Dealing with Unauthorized Downloads



Basic Programming


Overview of Factory-Installed Software


Establishing Dominance


Training Options (Software Add-Ons)


Socialization


Leash Training


Sit


Stay


Heel


Coming When Called


Selecting an Obedience Program



Fuel Requirements


Types of Fuel


Selecting a Brand


How to Feed


Fuel Supplements (Snacks)


Managing the Dog's Weight


Weight Reduction



Exterior Maintenance


Understanding the Coat


Overview of Dog Hair Varieties


General Coat Maintenance


Selecting a Professional Groomer


Removing Mats


Bathing


Ears


Eyes


Teeth


Anal Glands


Nails


Emergency Cleanups



Growth and Development


Puppy Growth Stages


Birth to 8 Weeks


8 to 15 Weeks


16 Weeks to 11 Months


12 Months


Calculating Age in "Dog Years"


Teeth Development


Diet Requirements


Sexual Maturity


Spaying and Neutering



Interior Maintenance


Selecting a Service Provider


Conducting a Home Maintenance Inspection


Visiting Your Service Provider


Age 6-8 Weeks


Age 10-12 Weeks


Age 14-16 Weeks


Annually


Potentially Major Hardware Glitches


Minor Hardware Glitches


Medicinal Compounds


Administering Pills


Measuring the Dog's Heart Rate


Measuring the Dog's Core Temperature



Emergency Maintenance


Contagious Diseases


Chronic Diseases


Hereditary Diseases


Allergies


Poisons


Trauma


Bugs in the System


Internal Parasites


External Parasites


Behavioral/Psychological Disorders


Emergency Transport Techniques


The Heimlich Maneuver


Artificial Respiration and CPR


Pet Insurance



Advanced Functions


Home and Personal Defense


Contests


Hardware Modifications


Reproduction


Selecting a Mate


Mating


Pregnancy


Prenatal Monitoring


Preparing for Birth


Birth


Canine Travel


Automobile Travel


Air Travel


Old Age


Obsolescence and Deactivation


Appendix


Troubleshooting


Technical Support


Glossary of Terms


Index


About the Authors