Download or read book Training Your Pug written by Brenda Belmonte and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's well known that each canine breed has its own traits, but when acquiring a new pet dog, many inexperienced owners mistakenly assume that the "one-size-fits-all" approach is adequate for purposes of dog training. This new title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog pet care series focuses on the distinctive traits of the Pug. Dog owners learn humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands, walk on a leash, and more. All books in the Training Your Dog series are filled with instructive, step-by-step color photos that demonstrate training methods.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Pugs written by and published by Kevin Winslet For Dogs Sake®. This book was released on with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get The Definitive Pug Ownership Guide. Whether you own a Pug, or are considering it, dog owners agree that this is the "must have" owner's manual. Pugs are extremely rewarding companions that develop loyal bonds with their owners. The breed dates back to ancient times, and to this day they are most well-known for their unwavering protective nature and ability to serve as guard dogs. This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your Pug. From choosing the right puppy, to caring for your Pug, the information within this guide will serve as your "go to" resource for years to come. Highlights from the The Complete Guide To Pugs: ü The Right and Wrong Reasons for Buying a Pug ü Breed Overview and Ownership Expectations ü How the Pug Adoption Process Really Works ü All About Pug Puppies ü Preparing Your Home for a Pug ü How to Keep Your Dog Healthy, Safe, and Happy ü Common Health Problems ü Caring for Pug Health Issues ü Exercise & Activity Expectations ü Working & Showing Your Pug ü Training for Guard Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Herding Dogs, & More ü The Aging Process and Life Expectations Hundreds of Tips and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions As with all dog breeds, there are many advantages and disadvantages to owning a Pug. From the day you bring home your new puppy, or adopt, you will be bombarded with questions and concerns. It is critical that you have all of the required proper care information available, at any time, so that you do not make any costly errors or put your new best friend into danger. The importance of proper training and care, from the start, cannot be understated. The worst problems in Pug ownership almost always start early. Be proactive, learn everything there is to know about Pug ownership, and get started on the right track.CREATIVE - SALES COPY No stone was left unturned in this manual, which easily surpasses the few mediocre alternatives on the market. From the puppy days to the later years, new and sometimes difficult decisions are required from Pug owners. This manual will help you make the correct decision, based on medical and training best practices, so that you never go to sleep worried about your pet's health or mood. Since there are so few Pug care books available, many owners turn to the internet for advice. This can be a huge mistake as every dog has different needs and expectations. The training process, diet, or exercise needs for one dog, may endanger the life of your dog. Ultimately, this guide will prepare you for the vast array of purchasing, adoption, training, healthcare, and expectation-related information that will confront you at one time or another. The Complete Guide To Pugs includes photographs, and nearly a dozen chapters full of useful information for your Pug. Additionally, the manual includes a very helpful table of contents so that you can easily and accurately find the important information you are looking for. The manual is designed to help first-time dog owners and experienced individuals alike, with ease and clarity. Purchase the The Complete Pugs today and save yourself from costly mistakes that could create financial disasters, poor long-term behavior, and increased stress in both you and your dog's living environment. A well-prepared owner makes for a happy, and healthy dog. Be Prepared to Care

Download or read book The Pug written by Dr. Edward Patterson Ph.D. and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996-10-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The Pug is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Pugs written by Liz Palika and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re no idiot, of course. You know Pugs are cute dogs, with their stocky little bodies and happy-go-lucky expressions. But these dogs are bred to be companions and can be stubborn if you get them to do something they don’t want to do! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Pugs shows how you and your pug can enjoy each other and still follow some house rules. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Advice on locating a reputable Pug breeder and knowing what questions to ask. • Common Pug behavioral problem and tips for correcting them. • Helpful information on feeding your Pug. • The eight basic commands that make further training easier. • Hints for finding a trustworthy veterinarian to keep your Pug healthy.

Download or read book Pets and Mental Health written by Odean Cusack and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating new book addresses the most recent research and provocative findings on the use of pets in mental health therapy. The historical basis of using pets in therapy is reviewed, and numerous examples are provided of results incurred from prescribing pets to disabled, lonely, incarcerated, and institutionalized individuals. The author provides convincing evidence of the therapeutic value of animals in making us happier, healthier, and more sociable. Although the terms human-animal bond and pet-facilitated therapy are relative newcomers to the scientific literature, the concepts they encompass have been with us for centuries. BACKCOVER COPY Research has shown that animals can promote humor, laughter, play, and a sense of importance in people. This fascinating book explores the provocative findings on the use of pets in mental health therapy. Although the terms human-animal bond and pet-facilitated therapy are relative newcomers to the scientific literature, the concepts they encompass have been with us for centuries. The historical basis of using pets in therapy is reviewed, and numerous examples show the astonishing results of prescribing pets to disabled, lonely, incarcerated, and institutionalized individuals. Odean Cusack, animal lover and writer, provides convincing evidence of the therapeutic value that animals have in making us happier, healthier, and more sociable.

Download or read book The Everything Pug Book written by Kim Campbell Thornton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pugs have a very long and rich history, but their most enduring legacy has always been their cheerful temperament and social personality. It's no wonder the Pug is still one of the most popular breeds today. With The Everything Pug Book you'll learn all there is to know about your best friend! From adoption methods and training techniques, to specific tips on diet, exercise, and basic care, you can anticipate your Pug's every need and be prepared for any situation. The Everything Pug Book covers: Common diseases and health issues Proper grooming and handling Effective methods for disciplining your dog How to encourage socialization Caring for older Pugs Whether you've owned a Pug for years, or you're considering adopting one, The Everything Pug Book is the authoritative text for keeping your dog healthy and happy for years to come.

Download or read book Therapy Dogs written by Walter Roberts, Jr. and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at how dogs are chosen to become therapy dogs, the training they go through, and the type of work they do.

Download or read book Pug Shots written by Jim Dratfield and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pug written by and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated to the Pug, the biggest dog in a toy-dog package, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner's Guide offers a description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "It's a Fact," "Smart Tip," "Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages.The Smart Owner's Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Pug, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there's a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner's Guide is fully indexed.

Download or read book Twinkling written by Twink E. Twinkle and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twink E. Twinkle's life began in a foster home. She had to learn very quickly how to survive, so she became a warrior pug--until she got into a fight. Twink was sent to a dog shelter, tagged as an aggressive dog, incapable of rehabilitation. Along came Mary Lynne, and although she was nervous at first, she eventually welcomed Twink into her home and taught her that being a warrior wasn't necessary. The Twinkling self-learn training guide provides readers with the basic skills needed to build a successful pet therapy team partnership. The exercises outlined are time-tested and proven spiritual, mental, and physical practices that put you and your dog on the path to success. Simple techniques teach the dog handler how to train themselves and their dogs on how to pass a variety of exercises for therapy dog certification to become a therapy dog partnership team. It is a proven scientific and medical fact that therapy dogs improve the well being of people of all ages, suffering from a variety of medical conditions in a wide range of environments. Pet owners can learn to achieve their goals through creative imagery and other easy-to-learn methods. Mary Lynne and Twink mastered the art of pet therapy. Together, they've come to realize nothing is impossible and that a little love goes a long way.

Download or read book Therapy Dogs Today 2nd Edition written by Kris Butler and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapy Dogs Today explores the complex issues that surround the environments in which therapy dogs do their jobs.

Download or read book The Pug written by Dr. Edward Patterson and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1996-10-14 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who can't resist the face only a mother could love and the biggest body of the toy breeds.

Download or read book Therapy Dogs written by Kathy Diamond Davis and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a new and meaningful way to work with your dog? Do you want to improve the lives of those who would benefit from visits with a volunteer canine "therapist"? Then think about becoming a Therapy Dog team. The 2nd edition gives you all the information you need to select, socialize and train your dog for this important and rewarding work. Learn about certification, liability, and getting started. Includes a complete course outline for teaching therapy dog classes!

Download or read book Teaming With Your Therapy Dog written by Ann R. Howie and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's therapy-dog handlers recognize the need to be teammates with their dogs. Teaming with one's dog involves unobtrusively providing physical and emotional support as well as respectful guidance in what to do. Being a teammate requires attention to our own behavior, not just our dogs. This book reminds all handlers that being conscious of what we do with our dogs helps them do their best work, and also can increase the effectiveness of our visits. Teaming with Your Therapy Dog teaches the STEPs of Teamwork and how those STEPs fit with the Therapy Dogs Bill of Rights. These general principles free handlers to apply them in their own way to their therapy dogs individual personality and work, and to everyday life at home! As the author writes, "The book explores a way of being conscious of what you do with and to your therapy dog to support him in his work. It describes functional principles of behavior you can learn and use immediately, either together as a package or independently." Using an exciting new methodology, the author guides readers to deepen their relationship with their dogs by acting consciously and respectfully.

Download or read book Medical Genetic Behavioral Risk Factors of Pugs written by ROSS D. CLARK, DVM and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book (Pug) provides you with a through description and positive attributes of this breed including origin, purpose, history, normal heights and weights, acceptable colors and behavioral traits. Our books diff er from most books on dog breeds because this book also provides you with a comprehensive and authoritative source of all the known predisposed hereditary health syndromes for the breed. You will find extensive references for each problem described. We also provide the breed club address for this breed and a list of laboratories and organizations that can provide professional help and information. As a small animal veterinarian, I have always been intrigued by the way dogs have been bred to fill a purpose in life and further impressed that they also tend to love performing that service. Greyhounds and other sight hounds are built for speed with aerodynamic bodies consisting of small head, deep chest, narrow waist and large leg muscles. On the other hand Dachshunds take their name from German words meaning “badger dog” and they use their long nose, long body and short legs to both track, enter and dig into badger dens. After developing a practice that catered to clients with show dogs, my interest in each breed continued to grow as I studied and observed more and more about the unique predisposition and incidence of health problems in each breed. Breeders of purebred dogs for show were a challenge and inspirational for me to research and help them with their unique health problems. Historically references to hereditary problems are scattered throughout various Veterinary medical texts and journals such as ophthalmology, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular and dermatology. This book, as well as the other books and articles I have written, is researched and compiled with the intention to provide both veterinarians and dog owners with comprehensive and authoritative predisposition information under the breed name. At the date of this publication, The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and the The Kennel Club of England reports over 400 known hereditary health syndromes throughout the dog kingdom. At the writing of my fi rst book in 1983, less than 50 hereditary issues are able to be predicted and or diagnosed. Sequencing of the canine genome, DNA tests, metabolic testing including blood tests and urine testing; plus, phenotypic examinations such as radiographs, ultrasound, and CERF or OFA eye registry exams by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist have advanced the science of breed related health and behavioral problems. This book will provide veterinarians, researchers, pet owners and breeders with a comprehensive guide to all the known problems veterinarians and dog owners should consider during pet selection and throughout each life stage of our canine friends

Download or read book Our Best Friends Pug The written by September Morn and published by Eldorado Ink. This book was released on 2010 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this day and age, children and young adults need every advantage they can get from their education. At Eldorado Ink, we strive to establish our company as an exciting resource for nonfiction reference materials for sixth grade and beyond.

Download or read book Pugs Pug Dogs and The Pug written by Matthew Masterson and published by DYM Worldwide Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pugs, Pug Dogs, and the Pug is a very entertaining, fun, and informative Pug guide. As a Pug owner I can say the advice is some of the best I've come across - thanks again!" Donna Christian, Raleigh, NC. "Pugs are an incredibly fun breed and this Pug guide brings them to life like no other I've found- my super helpful and entertaining Pug guide." - Simone Simmons, Canton, OH. "Pugs are my life- and this is the best Pug companion you could possibly have if you truly want to maximize your Pug journey." Ann Winters, Gatlinburg, TN. "Fun and very complete Pug Guide- funny too - thanks!" - Sara Buckthorn, Grand Rapids, MI. Adorable Pugs pack a lot of personality into a small package.They’re very intelligent, extremely loyal, and don’t take up a lot of space. The fact that they’re also easy to groom and don’t have high exercise needs makes them the perfect pet for apartment living and other urban environments. Unlike many breeds of dog, the Pug was bred purely to be a companion. This is one of the reasons they’re typically affectionate and loyal. Not to mention highly comical and entertaining! The laid-back Pug gets along just as well with other animals as it does with people, making it an ideal family pet. In this guide, you will find a collection of invaluable advice about this wonderful breed: from spotting a healthy puppy and reputable breeder, to how to prepare your home for your Pug, how to make sure it grows up healthy into adulthood and into a great companion for you for the many years you’ll spend together. All your questions will be answered such as “does the Pug get along well with other pets? What about children? Is excessive barking an issue? Where’s the best place to find the healthiest Pug with the best personality? How do I keep my Pug healthy? Should I breed my Pug? And, much, much more. All of the advice you need to understand the Pug and to care for it properly is waiting inside. So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to discover what makes the Pug so great! "Pugs, Pug Dogs, and the Pug is a very entertaining, fun, and informative Pug guide. As a Pug owner I can say the advice is some of the best I've come across - thanks again!" Donna Christian, Raleigh, NC. "Pugs are an incredibly fun breed and this Pug guide brings them to life like no other I've found- my super helpful and entertaining Pug guide." - Simone Simmons, Canton, OH. "Pugs are my life- and this is the best Pug companion you could possibly have if you truly want to maximize your Pug journey." Ann Winters, Gatlinburg, TN. "Fun and very complete Pug Guide- funny too - thanks!" - Sara Buckthorn, Grand Rapids, MI.