For the Life of Your Dog (A Complete Guide to Having a Dog From Adoption and Birth Through Sickness and Health)

In his #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography Breaking the Surface, Greg Louganis included loving portrayals of his protectors and closest friends: his dogs. Now Greg, a breeder and trainer of Harlequin Great Danes, has teamed up with award-winning animal writer Betsy Sikora Siino to create an extraordinary guide to dog ownership.
Greg's distinctive philosophy and practical tips -- hich have produced his best-in-breed winners -- illuminate every page of this special volume that puts the dog's best interests first. Here are insights into choosing a dog, basic care, training, exercise, and nutrition -- and an overview of every stage of a dog's life. Passionate in his opinions and wonderfully effective, Greg includes:

• Cures for chewing, barking, biting, and other so-called behavior problems
• Answers to the great housetraining disputes -- including the pros and cons of crating
• Specific feeding programs for optimal nutrition -- and for combating the greatest health threat to your dog: obesity
• An exercise program for the canine athlete (and they're all athletes!)
• Training tips for obedience, showing, and search-and-rescue
• Preventive medicine, common illnesses from nose to tail, and age-related concerns
• Advice on breeding, whelping, adopting your second (third, fourth...) dog, and more!

For The Life of Your Dog is an inspiring and eye-opening reference. Delivered with Greg's delightful candor, his sound advice makes it a classic for new and long-time dog owners -- and anyone who has ever loved a dog.

This book title, For the Life of Your Dog (A Complete Guide to Having a Dog From Adoption and Birth Through Sickness and Health), ISBN: 9780671024512, by Greg Louganis, Betsy Siino Sikora, published by Gallery Books (October 1, 1999) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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