About.Com Guide To Owning A Dog: From Sit and Stay to Positive Play (About.Com Guides) (Paperback)
Posted March 22, 2010 
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How do I find the right dog for me and my family?
Why does everyone at the bark park leave when they see Fido and me coming?
How can I cure my dog’s smelly breath?
What’s really in my dog’s food?
Have you asked yourself these questions or ones just like them? Fear not, canine expert Krista Mifflin will teach you how to solve these dilemmas and much more. Whether you are a new dog owner or seasoned canine companion, The About.com Guide to Owning a Dog is there for you with easy-to-implement tips and essential dog care information. Using her extensive experience counseling the thousands of visitors to her About.com Dogs site, Krista will guide you every step of the way to a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted pooch.
The About.com Guide to Owning a Dog will show you how to:
- Choose the right kind of dog for you and your lifestyle
- Teach your dog the most important commands
- Solve common behavior problems
- Practice petiquette through socialization and training
- Understand your dog’s veterinary needs
- Travel safely with your dog
This all-encompassing guide takes you from puppyhood to the senior years and all the vet visits and doggie play dates in between.
About the Author
Krista Mifflin, the About.com Guide to Dogs, has vast experience training puppies, rescue dogs, and rehabilitating animals with severe antisocial behavior problems. She studies rare breeds, specializes in special needs pets and has written numerous articles on the essentials of responsible dog ownership. She lives in Winchester, Ontario.
