DOG CARE and TRAINING KNACK® DOG CARE and TRAINING A Complete Illustrated Guide to Adopting, House- Breaking, and Raising a Healthy Dog Carina MacDonald Veterinary Review by Elizabeth Marion Bunting, VMD Photographs by Stephen Gorman and Eli Burakian Guilford, Connecticut An imprint of The Globe Pequot Press Copyright © 2009 by Morris Book Publishing, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission should be addressed to The Globe Pequot Press, Attn: Rights and Permissions Department, P.O. Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437. Knack is a registered trademark of Morris Publishing Group, LLC, and is used with express permission. Editor in Chief: Maureen Graney Editor: Katie Benoit Cover Design: Paul Beatrice, Bret Kerr Text Design: Paul Beatrice Layout: Kim Burdick Cover photos by (left to right) ©istockphoto, ©istockphoto, ©istockphoto, Stephen Gorman and Eli Burakian Back cover photo by ©istockphoto Interior photos see page 239 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. ISBN 978-1-59921-507-5 The following manufacturers/names appearing in Knack Dog Care and Training are trademarks: 4-H®, AKA American Kennel Club®, Cheerios®, The Humane Society®, Petfinder™, UKC® United Kennel Club, Yellow Pages™ The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without guarantee on the part of the author or The Globe Pequot Press. The author and The Globe Pequot Press disclaim any liability in connection with the use of this information. Printed in China 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Photographer Acknowledgments Photographers Stephen Gorman and Eli Burakian would like to thank Robin Young and her dog, Rosie; Charlene Swainamer and her dog, Olivia; Lorelei Westbrook and her dog, Maybe; Kari Nelson and her dog, Yoda; Julia Burakian and her dog, Milton; the Upper Valley Humane Society (Enfield, NH); and Sharon Partridge and the staff at the Lebanon Pet and Aquarium Center (West Lebanon, NH) for their support and help in making this book. CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: Why Get a Dog? A Dog as Companion A Dog for Exercise A Dog for the Family A Dog to Show A Dog for Security A Dog as Your Helper Chapter 2: Breed Profiles Gundogs & Sporting Breeds The Hound Group The Working Group The Terrier Group The Toy Group The Nonsporting Group The Herding Group Chapter 3: Buying Purebreds Match Breed to Lifestyle Find a Breeder Evaluate Breeders Breeders to Avoid Registering Your Purebred Chapter 4: Mixed Breeds The Mixed-Breed Dog Mixed-Breed Strengths Breed Characteristics Choosing Mixed-Breed Puppies “Designer” Dogs Registering a Mixed Breed Chapter 5: Adopting a Dog Finding an Adoptee Pure-Breed Rescues Evaluating a Rescue Dog Bringing Your Dog Home Cost of Rescue Special-Needs Dogs Chapter 6: Consider a Puppy Essential Puppy Supplies Puppy Vet Care Chewing Potty Training Puppy Socializing Your Puppy Crate Training Chapter 7: First 24 Hours Take Time Off Babies Need Quiet Time Set Boundaries Right Away Introduction to Other Pets Feeding Your Puppy Commonsense Precautions Chapter 8: Dog Gear Dog Coats Aren’t Silly Collars Leashes ID Tags & Microchips Doggie Backpacks Car Safety Chapter 9: Dog Space Crates Dog Beds Invisible Fencing The Fenced Yard Outdoor Kennels Doggie Doors