Adopting a Dog: The Indispensable Guide for Your Newest Family Member

by Barbara McKinney and John Ross

Book Overview

Unbelievably, there has never been a comprehensive training-and-care guide written for the adopted or pre-owned dog. Manuals abound for the puppy, even for the adult or mature dog, but Adopting a Dog has established itself as the standard work for this exploding population. John Ross and Barbara McKinney provide invaluable advice for every kind of adoptable dog: the older puppy, the overactive or unhousebroken adult dog, the shelter pooch, or even...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393326500
• ISBN13: 9780393326505
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Extremely helpful

I bought this book because I was adopting an adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I had never owned a dog before, and it was extremely helpful. It told me some things to expect as normal (she didn't eat for the first few days that I had her) and explained some of her behaviors, what they meant, and how to deal with them. If you are getting a puppy, this book also covers puppy behavior, training, etc. It's a great overview for new dog owners whether you're getting a puppy or adult dog, purchasing from a breeder or adopting from a shelter. Very comprehensive and helpful!!