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| Dogs for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Author: Gina Spadafori
Creator: Marty Becker
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 261315
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 408
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1
ISBN: 0764552740
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
UPC: 785555034174
EAN: 9780764552748
ASIN: 0764552740
Publication Date: December 11, 2000
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good reference guide February 21, 2008
If you're new to dogs or isn't quite familiar with basic dog psychology, dog habits, dog health etc, then this book's for you.
It's a nice reference guide to the basics. It even shows you how to train your dog with basic commands for sit, stay, come and more--for a really good training DVD though, I'd recommend Train Your Dog - The Positive Gentle Method because sometimes, it's just better to see it in action than just read how it's done.
Must have if you are thinking of getting a dog July 4, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I never owned a dog,we currently have 2 cats; so when my son(9) started to ask for a dog, I wanted to do my homework before taking that leap. This book is excellent. Our whole family read it and it is easy and fun to read, but full of essential information. Everything from choosing the right breed, to more of the detailed physical care every puppy/dog needs. It also gives you a fair picture what commitment is needed to be a responsible dog-owner.
We particularly liked the authors commitment to older dogs and shelter dogs, that's the way we will go. I'm sure we will use the book once we have a dog, there are chapters on health care and training as well as feeding - your dog should be a healthy and happy dog if you head this advice. Suggestion: add a breed specific book if you decided on a pure breed to get the finer details.
 Good basic dog book June 16, 2007
I recently re-read this book after 6 years (and getting a second dog) and I can honestly say it's a good book for covering all the basics of getting and owning a dog. I recommend it as a staple item for your dog-book library second only to the Dog Bible by Tracie Hotchner.
 Dogs for dummies January 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Clearly written, good information and good overview of info new dog owners will need. However,could use more detail in several sections such as obedience or manners training.
Every new dog owner should be forced to read this book! December 13, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book, along with "Dog Training" for Dummies, should be manditory reading for most dog owners, who have little solid education or experience in dog behavior and training. I am a senior volunteer & trainer at a major metro shelter. I specialize in working with Behavioral Evalution dogs. I interact with hundreds of different problem dogs a year and the core information in these two books have helped me immensely. The reason dogs are "bad dogs" is becuase they have untrained and unskilled lazy owners who let them get away with way too much and don't re-inforce pack order via regular basic obiedance training. This series, combined with the Dog Wisperer videos, should literally be government mandated reading/watching for dog owners. If you want to get your dog(s) under control, or keep your new dog on the right path, these books are a must and easy read. Hope this helps!
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