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GoldfishPond asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Suggestion for a good dog care book?

I want to give someone a book on dog care and training as a gift. They just got a new puppy, and need a reference to push them in the right direction. They are already signed up for puppy classes, but I think a book is still a good idea.

I am an advocate of raw/grain free diets, positive reinforcement, and holistic care approaches. I would not feel comfortable giving a book that says "any aafco food is good" or "just ask your vet." The people receiving this book are educated adults and deserve a book that is going to explain dog care in more detail, giving them solid information and a springboard for further learning.

Any suggestions?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Dogs for Dummies

  • 1 decade ago

    HOW TO RAISE A PUPPY YOU CAN LIVE WITH is one of my favorites. What a great question!

  • 5 years ago

    to your cutting-edge dogs, basically shop her or him mushy and supply quite a few interest. in line with hazard circulate with a uncooked weight loss plan (nature's style places out a stable one), quite a few love. As to your next one... make the hassle to locate a great breeder. it is so properly worth it. I took very almost a twelve months and interviewed 6 breeders in the past i got here upon the final one. you have the desire to ascertain that the mummy and dad of the puppy are hip and elbow qualified sparkling and you're able to get to work out the well being certificates. you additionally must see the place the mummy resides and circulate to the kennel and domestic dogs in the past %. up. domestic dogs could be 8 weeks outdated for his or her social studying, and that they could desire to be saved sparkling, be playful and actual dealt with. i comprehend you probably did no longer decide for information superhighway resourses, yet i visit comprise 3 hyperlinks: one is the german shepherd club the place you will come across education on finding for the surprising breeder. 2d one is my breeder's internet site. i comprehend it isn't the breed you're in seek of for, yet she has plenty surprising familiar information on finding the surprising breeder and what to seek for, that's super! third is the link for ordering the appropriate doggy Toolkit This became a brilliant source she gave us. they deliver about it at Care-A-Lot Petstores. that's a container set of 5 books and a pocket turn chart and a poster that outlines the developement of a doggy. i could strongly propose getting it a minimum of two weeks in the past you get the doggy. that's super. additionally, any Ian Dunbar has super books out! doggy college is a could by utilising the age of 14 weeks, and socialize as much as achieveable. I grew up with german sheps... love them.

  • 1 decade ago

    http://www.petco.com/product/108098/Animal-Planet-...

    The Animal Planet Puppy Training and Care Book!

  • 1 decade ago

    Dog Training for Dummies. I read the whole thing cover to cover before I got my first dog, and it has helped me out sooo much. I still refer to it from time to time.

  • daa
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    1 decade ago

    "Good Owners, Great Dogs", by Kilcommon & Wilson, is a good all-around book for new puppy owners.

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