Siberian Huskies For Dummies, 2nd Edition

2. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-1-119-71184-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 436 g

Discover how to raise, train, and enjoy your Siberian Husky with this fantastic resource

The Second Edition of Siberian Huskies For Dummies offers the most up-to-date information about welcoming a Siberian Husky into your home and loving your new family member. Author and Husky owner Diane Morgan walks you through how to care for these beautiful, curious, and engaging dogs, as she:

* Suggests ideal methods for adopting and selecting a Husky right for you
* Examines ways to socialize your new Husky
* Shares details about Siberian Husky grooming and veterinary care
* Provides additional information about behavior correction and training

Siberian Huskies For Dummies is packed full of practical tips about how to raise and have fun with your young or old Siberian Husky. The author shares her advice in plain English for people looking for accessible and approachable information.

Perfect for new and experienced husky owners, Siberian Huskies For Dummies also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who's ever considered adopting one of these magnificent animals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Morgan, D.

Morgan, Diane

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Haustiere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting to Know Your Siberian Husky 5

Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Siberian Huskies, Just the Basics 7

Chapter 2: Recognizing What a Siberian Husky Is (and Isn't) 23

Part 2: Looking for Your Soul Mate 37

Chapter 3: Selecting a Siberian Husky 39

Chapter 4: Outfitting Your New Husky 57

Part 3: Living with a Siberian Husky 71

Chapter 5: Welcoming Home Your Husky 73

Chapter 6: Figuring Out What Your Husky Is Telling You 91

Chapter 7: Socializing Your Siberian 105

Chapter 8: Training Your Husky 113

Chapter 9: Solving Bad Behavior 127

Chapter 10: Dealing with Aggression 143

Part 4: Keeping Your Husky Healthy 155

Chapter 11: Feeding Your Husky 157

Chapter 12: Grooming Your Siberian 169

Chapter 13: Focusing on Your Husky's Health and Wellbeing 181

Chapter 14: Responding to Emergencies 211

Part 5: Bringing Out the Sled Dog in Your Siberian 225

Chapter 15: Sledding with Your Siberian 227

Chapter 16: The Last Great Race: The Iditarod 235

Part 6: The Part of Tens 243

Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with (or without) Your Husky 245

Chapter 18: Ten Hazards for a Husky (and How to Avoid Them) 255

Chapter 19: Ten Great Dog Activities for Your Husky (besides Sledding) 263

Chapter 20: Ten Reasons to Have a Siberian Husky 275

Appendix A: Glossary 281

Appendix B: Siberian Husky Resources 287

Index 291

Über Autor(innen)

Diane Morgan is a Master Instructor of English, Communication, and Modern Languages at Indian River State College in Florida. She's also a writer and longtime owner of many breeds of dog. The Siberian Husky-with its fascinating beauty, personality, and history-is one of her absolute favorites.