Dog: The Definitive Guide for Dog Owners
Author(s): Bruce Fogle
Dog is the book for every day of your dog's life - and every day of your life with your dog. This is the enduring story of man and dog. At its heart is an emotionally intelligent analysis of the lifelong partnership between the two species, with such wit and wisdom that will shape your attitude, influence your actions, and provoke the happiest and healthiest lives for you and your dog. But it's in the detail of this book that you'll find magic: in the miracle of birth, the too-short puppyhood, the exasperating adolescence and calmer adulthood. In Dog, Dr. Bruce Fogle explains the familiar and mysterious relationship between man and dog. Throughout this evocative and detailed study he reveals - by exploring behaviour, anthropology and genetics - the essential bonds of trust, loyalty and service that mark humankind's most valuable and long-lived of animal friendships. You'll turn to this book every time your dog surprises you, worries you, needs you, misses you, and plays, exercises, runs or swims. This is the book to take from the shelf when you plan to choose a new puppy or must face the autumn years of a much-loved old friend, for training, and for the very best veterinary advice in emergencies.
General Information
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- : Octopus Publishing Group
- : Mitchell Beazley
- : 31 October 2011
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 December 2011
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Bruce Fogle
- : Paperback
- : 1211
- : 636.7
- : 384
- : 600 illustrations and photographs
More About The Product
Dr Bruce Fogle is the world's best-selling practising vet with more than 20 books in over 40 countries. The first book to look at the breeding of dogs, their genetic make up, and how this affects our ability to train them and keep them as pets. Offers enormous appeal to dog-lovers who want to understand their dog better in a convenient paperback format.
Dr Bruce Fogle DVM MRCV is the world's best-selling practising vet, and is internationally renowned for his expertise in animal health and behaviour. After graduating from Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, he pursued post-graduate training at London Zoo before establishing a highly respected veterinary practice in west London. Dr Fogle lectures worldwide, broadcasts frequently on radio and television, and contributes to national magazines and newspapers. He is the author of numerous best-selling titles on dog care, behaviour, physiology and history including the RSPCA Complete Dog Training Manual, the New Encyclopedia of the Dog, and New Dog.
Introduction 1 How Dogs became Dogs 2 How Dogs are Classified 3 Modern Dog Breeds 4 What makes a Modern Dog? 5 Puppies in the Family Pack 6 Our Relationship with Dogs 7 Choosing a New Dog 8 Canine Infancy 9 Canine Puppyhood 10 Canine Adolescence 11 Canine Adulthood 12 The Older Dog 13 A Dignified End Index Acknowledgements
