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Complete Puppy & Dog Care

What every dog owner needs to know
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Complete Puppy & Dog Care by Dr Bruce Fogle offers a comprehensive guide to raising and caring for puppies and dogs. It covers various aspects of dog care, from choosing the right breed and providing proper nutrition to understanding behaviour and training techniques. The book blends expert advice with practical tips, making it an ideal resource for both new and experienced dog owners.
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This book may appeal to you if you are a dog lover looking to provide the best care for a new puppy or an adult dog. Written by an expert, it offers comprehensive guidance on handling various aspects of dog care, ensuring a happy and healthy life for your furry friend.

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Essential information and advice on raising a happy and obedient pet, updated for the new dog-owners of 2018.

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Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a crossbreed, in this updated edition of Complete Puppy & Dog Care, practising vet Dr Bruce Fogle tells you all you need to know to keep your dog happy. From which breed to choose, to tips for helping your dog bond with the family, as well as health advice and information on nutrition, training and playing, this book has everything you need to know.

In Complete Puppy & Dog Care, Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and wellbeing.

Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free homecoming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, to feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness.

There is even advice on the latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness, along with advice on all the newest diets that are becoming popular (including raw and organic), and fully updated lists of contact details for trainers and professional organisations.

Packed with information, Complete Puppy & Dog Care is an essential guide for any dog owner.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784723491

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mitchell Beazley

Illustration: 350

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Dr Bruce Fogle (Author)

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, and the New Encyclopedia of the Dog.

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