Head of the Class: A Teen Dog Expert Teaches You to Raise and Train the Perfect Pal - Couverture souple

Eldredge, Kate; Eldredge, Debra M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471779628 ISBN 13 : 9780471779629

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2006

Synopsis

The only dog--training guide for kids written by a teen! Author Kate Eldredge, age 15, knows what it takes for a kid to raise and train a dog----shea s been parenting pooches since she was 7. Ita s a big responsibility, but it has awesome rewards (besides all those wet, slobbery kisses). When youa re your doga s caregiver, provider, and trainer, your dog will be your loyal playmate, protector, and confidant for life! In this book, Kate gives you the scoop on: aeo Choosing the right dog for your family aeo Getting the house ready and establishing a routine aeo Teaching basic household manners aeo Feeding and caring for your dog aeo Dealing with health problems aeo Showing your dog aeo Activities like obedience trials, sports, and community service Katea s mom, a veterinarian, provides valuable information. A "For Parents Only" section at the end of each chapter tells adults how they can help without taking over.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Kate Eldredge has won two Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America and is a columnist for The Corgi Cryer, agilityaction.com, and Dogs in Review. Kate has successfully competed with her dogs in 4--H, junior showmanship, conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, tracking, backpacking, and freestyle. Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, is also an award--winning writer. Her books include The Everything Dog Health Book, Cancer and Your Pet, and Pills for Pets. A graduate of Cornell Veterinary College, she has been in private small--animal practice since 1980.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471779628
• ISBN 13: 9780471779629
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH; info@wiley-vch.de; ; Boschstraße 12; Weinheim; Baden-Württemberg; 69469; Allemagne