<p> The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors, and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here's the one-stop bible that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life. In chapters reviewed by experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and training, pet parents will learn: </p> <ul> <li>Where to find your perfect canine companion</li> <li>All about breeds and mixed breeds and how you can adopt any type of dog</li> <li>Smart guidelines for adoption success </li> <li>Realistic expenses of dog care </li> <li>What to expect when you bring your new pup home (and long after) </li> <li>How to prevent runaways and protect your dog from all types of harm</li> <li>Clicker, target stick, and other re-training methods</li> <li>Humane ways to modify undesirable behaviors</li> <li>How to introduce new diets and take the guesswork out of feeding</li> <li>Holistic and conventional medical treatments </li> <li>Daily hygiene and caring for your sick pup inside and out</li> <li>The impact of travel and changes at home</li> <li>What to do when it's time to say good-bye</li> </ul> <p> Plus recipes, doggy workouts, heartwarming true stories of adopted dogs and their happy parents, information on saving dogs on a larger scale, and much, much more! </p> Petfinder.com http://lakenet.llcoop.org/search/a?searchtype=i&searcharg=9780061435591&SORT=D&searchscope=1 2009-01-26T14:35:53-05:00 An all-encompassing guide for owners of rescued and shelter dogs with special needs provides recommendations for such concerns as pursuing veterinary care with minimal records, introducing optimal-nutrition diets, and rehabilitative training. 3956 9780061435591