Bulldogs For Dummies
Published on 3. March 2011
288 pages
978-1-118-05480-2 (ISBN)
Description
Find out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog
Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm,dignified, and courageous - and make great pets. Whether you'realready a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, thisfriendly guide will answer your questions and help you and yourBully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training,diet, and health, it's just what you need for Bulldogsuccess!
Discover how to
* Understand the breed and its history
* Buy or adopt a healthy Bulldog
* Housetrain your Bulldog and teach basic commands
* Keep your Bulldog well-groomed and active
* Watch for breed-specific health problems
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Susan Ewing has been "in dogs" since 1977 andenjoys showing and trying various performance events, with theemphasis on "trying."
She holds a Master's degree in Television/Radio from SyracuseUniversity and has attended canine seminars at Cornell University.She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and ofthe Cat Writers' Association and is listed in the 2005edition of Who's Who in America.
Ewing has been writing professionally since she was 16 and is theauthor of several books: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friendand Farmhand; The New Owner's Guide to Pembroke Welsh Corgis;The Pug; and The Dachshund. Her column, "The PetPen," is in The Post-Journal (Jamestown, NY) everySaturday. One of her essays is a part of the book, Cats Do ItBetter Than People.
Her articles have appeared in AKC Gazette, Family Dog,Bloodlines, German Shepherd Dog Review, Good Dog!, Pet Odyssey, DogFancy, Dog World, Puppies USA, the national Schipperke Clubnewsletter, ASPCA's Animal Watch, and BirdTalk.
She has been a radio copywriter, owned and operated a boardingkennel, and served as the director of the Lucy-Desi Museum inJamestown, NY.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: A Bully for You 7
Chapter 1: Bulldog: A Tough Name for a Big Softy 9
Chapter 2: Acquainting Yourself with the Bulldog Package 15
Chapter 3: Deciding on a Bulldog 37
Chapter 4: Finding the Best Bulldog for You 41
Part II: Living with Your Bulldog 53
Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Bulldog 55
Chapter 6: Bringing Your Bulldog Home 67
Chapter 7: Feeding Your Bulldog 75
Chapter 8: Grooming Your Bulldog 89
Part III: Training, Working, and Traveling: The Busy Bulldog 105
Chapter 9: Housetraining Your Bulldog 107
Chapter 10: Mastering Good Manners and Basic Commands 119
Chapter 11: Showing and Showing Off Your Well-Trained Bulldog 139
Chapter 12: On the Go: Taking, Leaving, or Looking for Bully 161
Part IV: Keeping Your Bulldog Healthy 179
Chapter 13: Knowing Your Veterinarian, Vaccinations, and Common Treatments 181
Chapter 14: Recognizing and Tackling Bulldog Health Issues 195
Chapter 15: Familiarizing Yourself with Fido First Aid 215
Chapter 16: Caring for Your Senior Bulldog 229
Part V: The Part of Tens 241
Chapter 17: Nine Great Resources for Bulldog Owners 243
Chapter 18: Ten Good Reasons for Not Breeding Your Bulldog 249
Chapter 19: Ten Important Things to Do for Your Bulldog 255
Index 259
