Bedwell-Wilson Boston Terriers For Dummies

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-05145-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten, E-Book

Has a Boston Terrier stolen your heart? Whether you'rethinking about adding one of these "American Gentlemen"to your home or you already have one, this fun, friendly guide isthe key to becoming a responsible and happy puppy parent!
Boston Terriers For Dummies gives you all the basics onraising and living with this intelligent, affectionate breed.You'll learn where and how this dog originated, what itneeds, and how to determine if a Boston Terrier is the right dogfor you and your family. From feeding and grooming to basictraining, you get all the tips any Boston owner needs to make theirdog feel welcome, loved, and well-cared for. You'll discoverhow to:
* Understand the breed's origin and history
* Choose the right Boston Terrier for you
* Puppy-proof your home and yard
* Teach your Boston basic commands
* Housetrain and socialize your puppy
* Correct Boston behavior gone bad
* Handle breed-specific health concerns
* Enhance your dog's quality of life
* Travel with your Boston--or find a reputable sitter
* Care for the senior dog
Complete with sections on nutrition, first aid, and exercise andplay, Boston Terriers For Dummies is the only guide you needto raise a happy, healthy dog!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bedwell-Wilson, Wendy

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Part I: That Bullish Terrier.
Chapter 1: Welcome to Boston!
Chapter 2: Tracking the Boston Terrier.
Chapter 3: Committing to a Lifetime of Care.
Chapter 4: A Match Made in Boston.
Part II: Caring for Your Boston Terrier.
Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Boston's Homecoming.
Chapter 6: Welcome Home!
Chapter 7: Eating Well.
Chapter 8: Looking Good.
Part III: Stepping Out.
Chapter 9: Housetraining for Bostons.
Chapter 10: Socializing for Life.
Chapter 11: Training and Behavior.
Chapter 12: Taking Training to the Next Level.
Chapter 13: Traveling with (Or without)Your Boston.
Part IV: Health and Well-Being.
Chapter 14: Your Visit to the Veterinarian.
Chapter 15: Breed-Specific Ailments.
Chapter 16: First Aid.
Chapter 17: Caring for the Senior Dog.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Trivia Tidbits about Bostons.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Boston's Day.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Pets and their quirks have been a part of WendyBedwell-Wilson's life for as long as she can remember,but it was through her profession that she grew to truly appreciatethem. After working in the publishing industry as a writer andeditor for a variety of pet-themed trade, consumer, and onlinemagazines for nearly 15 years, she ventured outside the cubicle anddelved into writing professionally about four-legged friends fromher home in Hawaii.
Her work has appeared in a range of pet publications, includingPet Product News, Veterinary Practice News, DogChannel.com, CatFancy, Koi World, FAMA, Aquarium Fish, Cats USA, Kittens USA,and the Popular Pets series. She completed one book --Yorkshire Terriers for the Animal Planet Pet Care Libraryseries -- before tackling Boston Terriers For Dummies.Her muses include a rescued Pointer-Hound mutt named Pete and twospoiled cats, Bubba and Benny. They're no Boston Terriers,but they're still little gentlemen.