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Overview of Chapters

Choosing a Dog offers a primer on the literally hundreds of available dog types, a quick look at important hardware and software variations, and guidance on making the right choice for your lifestyle. Go to chapter »

Bringing Your Dog Home explains how to safely introduce a dog into your home and to its new human and/or animal companions. Go to chapter »

Daily Interaction covers elementary maintenance issues such as deciphering dog behavior, body language, and play preferences. Go to chapter »

Behavior & Training offers an overview of factory-installed software (instinctive behaviors) and owner-installed software add-ons (training). Go to chapter »

Food & Nutrition discusses your dog’s nutritional requirements, including when to feed, what to feed, and how much to feed. Go to chapter »

Grooming explains how to handle bodywork and detailing issues, including grooming, bathing, and nail clipping. Go to chapter »

Growth & Development covers puppy growth milestones, neutering/spaying, and how to calculate your dog’s physiological age. Go to chapter »

Health Care explains how to monitor a dog’s mechanical systems for signs of trouble and how to select an authorized service provider for technical support. Covers everything from minor dings to major realignments. Go to chapter »

Emergency Care lists major medical conditions that may afflict canines and outlines possible treatment alternatives. Go to chapter »

The Appendix addresses frequently asked questions about common software glitches, from undue aggression to excessive barking. Go to chapter »

When used properly, a dog can provide its owner with endless hours of fun, companionship, and service. Remember, however, that mastering such a complex system requires energy and commitment. As you cope with training setbacks, unauthorized bodily discharges, and programming bugs, remember that the final result—a loyal, loving pet—is well worth the effort.

Congratulations and welcome to the world of dog ownership!

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Quirk BooksThe Dog Owner’s Manual is a basic guide to dog care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides dog owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer, so it would be in a familiar language for someone learning how to do something for the first time. Of course they—and we—respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines, and we hope you will read this guide and discover that it is as valuable as it is fun to read.

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