The Dog Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance

by David Brunner, Sam Stall, Jude Buffum

Book Overview

At Last A Beginner's Guide to Canine Technology Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn't my dog have an owner's manual?" And now, thankfully, he does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can I program my model to fetch? And why is its nose always wet? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers right here--courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced dog owners.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931686858
• ISBN13: 9781931686853
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.8" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

A Great Book!

This is a must-have for dog owners and fanciers alike! I bought this with my birthday money, and the humorous text urged me to snatch it from the shelves. It's a book to read when in the bowels of "Dog Ownwer Despair". If you love or like dogs, this is a book you NEED to have!

Doggone funny!

Smart writing, hilarious illustrations, and highly informative (but easy-to-follow) content make this one-of-a-kind reference book a genuinely fun read. Formatted like an actual owner's manual, right down to the little orange triangle icons with exclamation marks inside (WARNING: Rabies will cause system malfunction and shutdown), this is the kind of book you need to read in stages. First, flip through and look at all of the illustrations, which are so inspired you'll want to share them with strangers sitting next to you on airplanes. Then, read the chapters from beginning (Overview of Makes and Models) to end (Advanced Functions). Finally, give copies to your dog-loving friends so that you can compare notes -- and, I'm guessing, do a few dramatic readings at your next cocktail party.

Your Search Is Over

Average pet owner to professional trainer - you NEED this book in your library. In fact, you no longer need a library at all...this is the book to reference no matter what your canine question or concern. Easy to read and charming illustrations that offer a plethora of informaton covering any aspect of owning, caring, or training a dog. As a companion dog trainer, "the dog owner's manual" has become the most important book I will require my client's to read. Bravo Dr Brunner and Sam Stall!

Wit and Wisdom

What a great book! Having a few "models" myself, this book caught my eye and I enjoyed it from cover to cover. I heard "The Cat Owner's Manual" will be following it shortly. If it's anything like this book, I'll be buying a copy for my Mom and her cats to enjoy!

All That's Missing Is The Warranty...

Great basic book for new owners of dogs. Truly a "how-to", the book walks the new owner step-by-step through choosing a dog type, introducing new pets to various members of the family (human and non-), equipment, training, and many other topics. The manual is entertaining, from its design (the illustrations look like Ikea did them, but the instructions are clearer) to the mock-tech writing style. The result is an informative, easy to search and use reference book that will be useful to every dog owner for the length of the dog's life.