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Dogs can be fashion victims just like the rest of us. Take yourself on a journey through the highs and lows of doggy hairdos, including mullets, perms, sleek bouncy locs and mohicans. Dog Hair has 75 of the most cutting edge styles - feel inspired and pamper your pooch. Whether you have a spaniel, a poodle or a mongrel, your furry friend will love their makeover. Meer info

Most dogs live longer these days, thanks to a greater understanding of what they need in terms of food, exercise, health monitoring, and medical care. This book describes how to recognise and understand the changes – both mental and physical – that occur as your dog ages. It explains – with the help of unique and specially-commissioned photography – how to manage these changes successfully, and thus how to make the senior canine years more enjoyable and fulfilling for both you and your dog. Exercise, diet, grooming, sharing the house with a younger dog, travel and holiday arrangements – all this and much more is covered in detail. There is also advice on how to work closely with your vet in order to manage your dog’s senior years, as well as sympathetic advice for when the time comes to say goodbye. • Physical and behavioural changes • General care • Feeding the older dog • Using your vet • Diseases and the older dog • Special care • Specially-commissioned photographs • Written by experienced authors • When it’s time to say goodbye • Glossary of terms Meer info

The technique 'Dog Relax' was developed to ensure that both owner and dog are relaxed, through a combination of breathing and movement exercises for the owner, and stretching, movement and special massage for the dog. This delightful book simply and compassionately shows owners how to recognise problems when dealing with their dog, and how human behaviour and expressions are perceived by their canine friend. With the help of this book, begin building a better, more understanding relationship with your best friend today! Meer info

Loyal, loving, intelligent and playful, a dog is ‘man’s best friend’ for good reason. Given a safe, happy environment, proper training, a balanced diet and sufficient exercise a dog will reward you with devotion, entertainment and many years of companionship as a much-loved member of the family. Whether you are planning to bring home a puppy for the first time, already have a dog in the family or are caring for an elderly pet, The Dog Expert will show you how to: - Choose the right dog for you - Create the ideal environment for your dog - Ensure your dog is well fed and properly exercised - Groom, train and have problem-free fun with your dog - Travel with your dog - Spot when something is wrong and how best to help Meer info

We know their favorite spots to scratch. We know which funny noises make them cock their heads. But, do we know how to keep our dogs safe? The truth is, we often don't consider what hazards lurk in our home and garden until an incident occurs. Each year, thousands of dogs are seriously hurt and even killed by a host of easily preventable accidents. "The Safe Dog Handbook " teaches you how to ensure a safe home and outdoor experience for your dogs. Full of practical information about everything from poisonous everyday foodstuffs and ornamental plants to choking hazards, this book is an essential guide for any dog owner. Includes: -Dog-proofing and puppy-proofing basics -Complete guide to hazards in your home, the backyard, and beyond -Completely illustrated emergency first aid basics guide...and more! Meer info

Billy Rafferty knows just about everything to help you care for your dog like a professional - with plenty of TLC. From basic first aid to understanding the complete needs of a canine companion, Happy Dog shows pet owners step-bystep how to: -Monitor a pet’s health -Set up a stellar home grooming station -Brush, bathe, and dry a panting pal -Dog-proof the home and travel right -Travel with Fido the right way With his extensive expertise, Billy Rafferty includes invaluable and exclusive features, such as: -A yearly grooming calendar -Appraisals of products and tools on the market -Safety and emergency preparedness tips -Pet nutrition, exercise and play rules -Illustrations and photos throughout— including special appearances by celebrity dogs With the expert knowledge condensed in these pages, reading Happy Dog could be the best thing a dog owner ever does for a furry best friend. Meer info

A revolutionary approach to keeping mature and senior dogs young and healthy in mind and body, Eternal Puppy presents groundbreaking information for all dog owners who live with and love dogs who are past their puppy prime. Veterinarian and behaviorist Dr. Janice Willard will set the pet world on its ear with her cutting-edge advice based on up-to-the-minute veterinary research and her well-honed common dog sense. Meer info

For the concerned pet owner looking to provide his or her senior year dog with the best care possible, The Living Well Guide for Senior Dogs is an essential guide to understanding the special needs of a pet thorughout his golden years. This book also features: -Nutrition plans for the aging canine -Reward-based training refresher courses -Solutions to age-related problem behaviors -Extensie coverage of a variety of health conditions affecting senior dogs -Tips on how to help prevent common signs of aging -Advice on how to handle end-of life issues Meer info

Veterinary checkups, vaccines, papers from the breeder-who can keep them straight? The Everything Dog Owner's Organizer is a handy tool for busy pet owners who need to keep all this info in one convenient place. Complete with up-to-date advice on training, exercising, and keeping a dog healthy, this compact guide gives readers ample room to record feeding and exercise times, appointments for the vet and groomer, and important contact information. Also included is a special "About Your Dog" section for recording unique characteristics. This organizer also includes features to help you keep track of: -Feeding times -Vet appointments -Training progress -Exercise schedules Meer info