The Adopted Dog Bible

The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors, and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here's the one-stop bible that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life. In chapters reviewed by experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and training, pet parents will learn: - Where to find your perfect canine companion - All about breeds and mixed breeds and how you can adopt any type of dog - Smart guidelines for adoption success - Realistic expenses of dog care - What to expect when you bring your new pup home (and long after) - How to prevent runaways and protect your dog from all types of harm - Clicker, target stick, and other re-training methods - Humane ways to modify undesirable behaviors - How to introduce new diets and take the guesswork out of feeding - Holistic and conventional medical treatments - Daily hygiene and caring for your sick pup inside and out - The impact of travel and changes at home - What to do when it's time to say good-bye Plus recipes, doggy workouts, heartwarming true stories of adopted dogs and their happy parents, information on saving dogs on a larger scale, and much, much more!