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| Choosing & Caring for a Shelter Dog: A Complete Guide to Help You Rescue & Rehome a Dog | 
 enlarge | Author: Bob Christiansen
Publisher: Canine Learning Center
Category: Book
List Price: $12.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 301937
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 1884421555
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9781884421556
ASIN: 1884421555
Publication Date: May 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Slight cover edge & shelf wear; otherwise clean, shiny, unmarked, very readable paperback as pictured.
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 A highly recommended resource! July 27, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a dog trainer who has been specializing in family pets for over 10 years, I've been recommending this book to dozens of people who have all agreed that it is extremely helpful.
Not only does it provide lots of tips for what to look for in a shelter dog, thereby making the best match for your family, but it also provides insight into helping the dog adjust to his/her new home as well.
Be a responsible pet owner... read this book before getting a dog. It will help ensure a great relationship for many years to come!
This book is a gem! May 5, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bob Christiansen presents the facts very well.He cited the scenario on its real perspective. Anyone who reads this will have no second thought of owning a shelter dog. I am touched from the story of Harry Oakes, the internationally known K9 Search and Rescue trainer and of course his hero and K9 partner, newfoundland mix Ranger who succumbed from hip dysplasia after serving SAR for many years.
 Generally good but not great June 5, 2000
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book covers the basics of adopting a shelter dog. It is heavy on trying to convince the reader to adopt - a significant part of the book is "testimonials" from owners who have adopted. I expected more information on rehoming and reorienting the adopted dog. The book is somewhat amateurishly put together - not too well organized, only black & white photos.
A worthwhile investment that pays off January 30, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great pictures, easy reading...this wonderful book offers a realistic, positive view of choosing one of the most grateful pets you'll ever own. This book was instrumental in helping my husband and me decide to adopt a shelter dog through German Shepherd Rescue. Share a copy with your local animal shelter--mine loved it.
A "bible" for rescuers and anyone who adopts a shelter dog! December 8, 1999
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is the best book I've ever seen about shelter dogs. As a rescue organization that works with the county shelter and sees the day to day plight of shelter animals, part of what we try to do is educate the public on responsible pet ownership and what to expect, especially when getting a shelter animal who has been through so much trauma already. This book addresses all the issues someone will face and how to deal with them. Everything from choosing the dog, preparing your home for him, acclimating him to your other pets, handling him, especially in the early days in your home, health, training, etc. Every person that adopts a shelter dog should get one of these books. It's like "follow-up" care the doctor sends home with you. Everyone should have it and our organization recommends this book to everyone! Thank you Mr. Christiansen!
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