Beschreibung:
In Praise of Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence
"Carol Benjamin has brought her usual wit and insight to bear on what is one of the most troubling phases for dog owners.... Whether you're having difficulties with a youngster or have a puppy who will soon be an adolescent, you can't help but benefit from reading this book." Robert G. Maxwell President, The American Kennel Club
"A concise and practical guide Zthat] confronts almost every potential problem...with solid advice and good humor. It is destined to become a dog owner's next best friend." Roger A. Caras President, ASPCA
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Acknowledgments.
PART ONE: "I don't mind a reasonable amount of trouble.".
1. Where, Oh, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
2. Winning Your Dog's Respect.
3. How to Have an Appropriate Relationship with Your Dog.
4. Tools of the Trade.
PART TWO: "A trained dog willingly does what its owner asks.".
5. Is Your Dog a Character?
6. Trade Secrets.
7. The Way to Train.
PART THREE: "Man plans, God laughs.".
8. Guerrilla Warfare.
9. Dealing with Your Dog's Problems.
PART FOUR: "My favorite thing is to go where I've never been.".
10. Building the Dog You Want.
Index.