D. Caroline Coile

Pit Bulls For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The good, the bad, and the snugly about your new best friend No breed of dog is the subject of more extreme feelings--both good and bad--than the Pit Bull. Man-eating monster or heroic nanny-dog: What's the real story? Are Pit Bulls the very best breed for kids? (Not always.) Is it all in how you raise them? (Not totally). Will they lick you to death? (Absolutely!) In the fully updated 2nd Edition of Pit Bulls For Dummies, Dr. Caroline Coile--Dog Writer's Association of America Hall of Famer and former Pit Bull owner--sniffs out the reality behind the myth, rips through the dogma that both vilifies and sanctifies this unique family of dogs, helps you find the best source for your new family member, and shows you the latest and greatest ways to raise, train, and live with your own partying Pit Bull and reap the rewards of happy canine companionship for years to come. Understand your Pit Bull's origins and characteristics * Decide if a Pit Bull is for you * Evaluate Pit Bull sources, whether adopting, rescuing, or buying * Care for all ages, from puppies to older dogs * Deal with bad behavior * Socialize your new dog Follow the advice in this book and help show the world that well-brought-up Pit Bulls are some of the most charming, companionable, and fun-to-be-around dogs out there--enjoy!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119720812
• Artikelnr.: 60534404

Autorenporträt

D. Caroline Coile holds a PhD in psychology with research interests in canine behavior, senses, genetics, and neuropsychology. The author of 34 books about dogs, as well as numerous scientific articles, she also pens the nutrition column for AKC Family Dog. The Dog Writers Association of America inducted her into their Hall of Fame.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Pit Bulls 7

Chapter 1: Pitting and Petting: The Pit Bull's Past 9

Chapter 2: Sizing Up the Pit Bull 23

Chapter 3: Deciding whether a Pit Bull is Right for You 39

Chapter 4: Shopping the Bull Market 53

Part 2: Giving Your Pit Bull a Good Home 71

Chapter 5: Bringing Home Your New Best Friend 73

Chapter 6: Living with Your Pit Bull 89

Part 3: Training and Having Fun with Your Pit 111

Chapter 7: Coping with a Pit Bull Terrorist 113

Chapter 8: Training the Teacher's Pit 129

Chapter 9: Going Out to the Bull Games 145

Part 4: Keeping Your Pit Bull Healthy 155

Chapter 10: Feeding a Bottomless Pit 157

Chapter 11: Primping Your Pit Bull 165

Chapter 12: A Clean Bull of Health 179

Chapter 13: Sick as a Dog 195

Chapter 14: Pit Bull First Aid 209

Chapter 15: Helping Your Dog Age Well 221

Part 5: The Part of Tens 227

Chapter 16: Ten Pit Bull Resources 229

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Help the Pit Bull's Reputation 233

Index 237