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The Rescue Dog Gwen Bailey

The Rescue Dog By Gwen Bailey

The Rescue Dog by Gwen Bailey


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Summary

A practical guide to adopting an adult dog; Offers advice on how to choose the right dog and settling in; Includes tips on teaching the recall, coping with aggression and dealing with minor problems such as jumping up, running away, pulling on the lead and car travel; Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs

The Rescue Dog Summary

The Rescue Dog by Gwen Bailey

A practical guide to adopting an adult dog; Offers advice on how to choose the right dog and settling in; Provides guidelines on training and setting the ground rules; Includes tips on teaching the recall, coping with aggression and dealing with minor problems such as jumping up, running away, pulling on the lead and car travel; Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs

About Gwen Bailey

Gwen Bailey is the Animal Behaviourist for the Blue Cross, Britain's largest animal welfare charity. Gwen is the author of several books about dog training including The Perfect Puppy.

Table of Contents

Preface; Why take on an adult dog rather than a puppy; Chapter 1; Your perfect dog - which dog is right for you; Chapter 2; Finding the perfect dog - how to choose; Chapter 3; Settling in; Introducing to children, pets, friends; Housetraining and further toilet training; Names; Chapter 4; Building a relationship and setting the ground rules; The good owner; Hierarchy; Educating your dog; Chapter 5; Caring for species needs; Importance of play; Exercise; Chapter 6; Coming back when called; Teaching the recall; Letting off the lead; Chapter 7; Coping with aggression; To people; To other dogs; Chapter 8; Alone at home; Chapter 9; Curing minor problems; Jumping up; Pulling on lead; Running away; Car travel; Chapter 10; Beau's story; Useful addresses; Recommended reading

Additional information

GOR001320991
9780600603511
0600603512
The Rescue Dog by Gwen Bailey
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
2001-03-15
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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