American Pit Bull Terrier
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This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide to the American Pit Bull Terrier serves as a complete introduction to the dog who can do virtually anything, regarded by his owners as the smartest, most devoted, and most versatile dog in existence. Despite the breed’s controversial beginnings as a fighting dog and reams of bad press it has garnered in contemporary times, lovers of the APBT defend the breed as one of the true red, white, and blue originals, worthy of high praise for its flawless devotion. Author F. Favorito sits firmly in this camp and details the breed’s origins without apology, offering fascinating insight and detail that all breed lovers will relish. The author continues with chapters on characteristics and the breed standard encapsulating all of the virtues of this one-of-a-kind working terrier breed, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited (and worthy) to own this potentially challenging breed.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training the ever-ready Pit Bull will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered bully in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as toxic plants, bloat, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
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F. Favorito. American Pit Bull Terrier
THE GENESIS OF THE BREED IN ITS HOMELAND
ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER
THE AMERICAN PIT BULL IN THE 20TH CENTURY
Category A Dogs
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PERSONALITY
VERSATILITY OF THE BREED
THE BEST HOME FOR A PIT BULL
OWNER SUITABILITY
HIP DYSPLASIA IN PIT BULLS
VARIATIONS IN THE BREED
WHAT IS A BREED STANDARD?
THE UNITED KENNEL CLUB STANDARD FOR THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER
CHOOSING YOUR BREEDER AND PUPPY
COMMITMENT OF OWNERSHIP
PREPARING PUPPY’S PLACE IN YOUR HOME
WHAT YOU SHOULD BUY. CRATE
BEDDING
TOYS
LEASH
COLLAR
FOOD AND WATER BOWLS
CLEANING SUPPLIES
BEYOND THE BASICS
PUPPY-PROOFING YOUR HOME
FIRST TRIP TO THE VET
INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY
YOUR PUP’S FIRST NIGHT HOME
PREVENTING PUPPY PROBLEMS. SOCIALIZATION
CONSISTENCY IN TRAINING
COMMON PUPPY PROBLEMS
NIPPING
CRYING/WHINING
DIETARY AND FEEDING CONSIDERATIONS
PUPPY STAGE
ADULT DIETS
SENIOR DIETS
WATER
EXERCISE
GROOMING. BRUSHING
BATHING
EAR CLEANING
NAIL CLIPPING
TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG. CAR TRAVEL
AIR TRAVEL
VACATIONS AND BOARDING
IDENTIFICATION
HOUSEBREAKING
PUPPY’S NEEDS
HOUSING
CONTROL
SCHEDULE
ROLES OF DISCIPLINE, REWARD AND PUNISHMENT
TRAINING EQUIPMENT. COLLAR
LEASH
TREATS
TRAINING BEGINS: ASK THE DOG A QUESTION
THE BASIC COMMANDS. TEACHING SIT
TEACHING DOWN
TEACHING STAY
TEACHING COME
TEACHING HEEL
WEANING OFF FOOD IN TRAINING
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
WALKING
BICYCLE RIDING WITH YOUR PIT BULL
PLAYTIME WITH OTHER DOGS
WEIGHT PULLING
SELECTING A QUALIFIED VET
PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
WEANING TO FIVE MONTHS OLD
VACCINATIONS
FIVE MONTHS TO ONE YEAR OF AGE
DOGS OLDER THAN ONE YEAR
SKIN PROBLEMS
HEREDITARY SKIN DISORDERS
PARASITE BITES
AIRBORNE ALLERGIES
ACRAL LICK GRANULOMA
AUTO-IMMUNE ILLNESSES
FOOD PROBLEMS. FOOD ALLERGIES
FOOD INTOLERANCE
EXTERNAL PARASITES. FLEAS
LIFE CYCLE STAGES
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE FLEA
TREATING THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DOG
TICKS
MITES
INTERNAL PARASITES
ROUNDWORMS
HOOKWORMS
TAPEWORMS
WHIPWORMS
THREADWORMS
HEARTWORMS
Recognizing a Sick Dog
Get Well Soon
Number-One Killer Disease in Dogs: CANCER
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SENIORS
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE TIME COMES
WHAT IS EUTHANASIA?
MAKING THE DECISION
THE FINAL RESTING PLACE
THINK LIKE A DOG
AGGRESSION
AGGRESSION TOWARD OTHER DOGS
DOMINANT AGGRESSION
SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
CHEWING
JUMPING UP
DIGGING
BARKING
FOOD STEALING
BEGGING
SEPARATION ANXIETY
COPROPHAGIA