Dachshunds (B.E.S. Dog Bibles Series)
Books / Spiral Bound
ISBN: 0764196286 / Publisher: Sourcebooks, April 2009
Each title in Barron's brand-new Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include-- What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands.
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First-time owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog training book! Dachshunds provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics you should look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training.Spunky and loyal, dachshunds are known for their long, slender bodies, little legs, and big personalities. It's no wonder dachshunds are popular as family companions! As part of the B.E.S. Dog Bible series, Dachshunds focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Dachshunds provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include:What to look for when choosing a puppyLiving with a dog and understanding breed-specific traitsEveryday care, grooming, and exerciseNutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problemsTraining and play activitiesAll books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners!Want to learn about even more dog breeds?The B.E.S. Dog Bible series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family, and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!
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