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

by Kate Eldredge

Book Overview

Kate Eldredge offers a child's perspective on canine care, covering manners, nutrition, exercise, grooming, and more. The book also includes advice from Kate's mother, a vet.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471779628
• ISBN13: 9780471779629
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Best in Show for Head of the Class

This is a marvelous book for youth and adults alike. It is full of information and fun things to do with your dog as well as good training ideas. I would highly recommend it for experienced dog people as well as the new dog owner. We have used many of the ideas with our 4-H dog club and they have enjoyed reading it too.

Head of the Class is Top of the Class!

This is a wonderful new book! It's organized in a fun and clever way that make it easy to follow and relate to one's own experience. It's chapter divisions are based on a person's school career: Parenthood, Preschool and Kindergarten, Elementary School, Avoiding Detention, Health Class, Vet School (Health Problems), PhD in Obedience, Finding Your Roots (Dog Instincts), Extracurricular Activities (Sports and Cultural Experiences), Civics Class (Community Service and Good Neighbors), Field Trips (Traveling), and Fine Arts, Home Economics, and Shop Class (Crafts, Recipes, and Fun) The writing is for older children, and I would recommend it for 12 years and up, although a high level fourth and fifth grader would be able to handle it just fine. And of course, it's very enjoyable reading for adults, as well! One of the great things about Head of the Class is that it isn't just about teaching dogs the commands. As noted above, it covers all areas of dog ownership so that teenagers and adults alike will get all they need to raise their new pup in a positive and humane way. Jan Wall, author How to Love Your Dog

This book was a great help!

I have three mature Boxers, and this book was a big help. It's well constructive and easy to follow. Clear instruction with pictures and stories. Great! Thanks