You must have commitment, unconditional love, and loyalty when taking the leap to canine adoption. When you adopt an animal, you become their sole provider. In Jump-Start Your Canine Care, author V. Nunley provides a guide to help dog lovers move in a more liberal and positive direction in regard to companion animals' treatment and care. Focusing on a shift from mere pet ownership to companionship and guardianship, Nunley explores the many issues involved in the long-term care and protection of your canine companion. Jump-Start Your Canine Care offers advice in many subject areas to include: • deciding whether or not to adopt a dog; • choosing between a shelter or a store; • selecting the right companion animal; • considering doggie daycare or a boarding kennel; • picking a groomer; • understanding preventive measures; • handling holidays, traveling, and neighbors; • making contingency plans; • hound-proofi ng your home. Bringing a loyal canine companion into your home is a life-altering move, but it's also one that-with careful preparation, planning, and training-provides many joys and rewards. "Never compromise on companion care"

Author: Nunley, V.
Publisher: iUniverse.com
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Jump-Start Your Canine Care: Doggie Basics
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-10-26
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781462060191
Category: Pets : General
Category: Pets : Dogs - General
Category: Pets : Cats - General