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Graham Meadows. The Dog Owner's Handbook
Authors’ acknowledgements
page 1
page 2
pages 4 and 5
CONTENTS
FOREWORD. The essence of dog-ownership
DOGS AND PEOPLE. From wild origins to domestication
Wolves and people
The process of domestication
The development of dog types
Early domestic dogs
Sight hounds and scent hounds
Spitz dogs
Other early domestic dog types
The arrival of the ‘pet’ dog
Dog breeds and kennel clubs
Cross-breeds and mongrels
A special bond
Companionship
Comfort
Relaxation
Physical security and protection
Emotional security
Helping to establish new friendships
Self-fulfilment and self-esteem
Aesthetic satisfaction
An aid to leisure activities
Benefits to children
Emotional support
A responsible attitude, better housekeeping
Therapeutic value
Benefits to the elderly
Failed human-dog relationships
A NEW DOG FOR YOU. Selecting your companion
What do you expect from the dog?
To whom will it belong?
Integrating a new dog with one you already own
Selecting a dog
Pure-bred or mongrel?
Adopting an older dog
Selecting a breed
Think about the following in relation to the breeds you are considering:
Choosing a dog breeder
How do you tell the difference between a good and bad breeder?
Choosing the puppy
The puppy should be:
The breeder should:
You should:
Selecting for temperament
CARING FOR YOUR DOG. From grooming to boarding
A home for your new puppy
Freedom from stress
Comfort
Safety precautions
Infections you could catch from your dog
House rules
Food and water
Play, toys and chewing
House-training
Socialisation
Territory
Vaccinations
Worming
Flea control
Lead training and exercise
Collar and lead training
Exercising your puppy
Teething
Dental hygiene
Grooming your dog. Brushing and combing
Bathing
Nails
Dog groomers and grooming parlours
De-sexing
Day care
Travelling with your dog. The law
In your car
On holiday
In a bus, train or plane
Travelling between countries
PET Travel Scheme (PETS)
Boarding
Dog sitters
NUTRITION. A balanced diet
Nutrients and a balanced diet
Energy
Comparative energy requirements
Diets for different situations
Suggested levels of nutrients for dogs
Commercial or home-cooked foods?
Commercial diets
Dog treats and dog chews
Foods from the veterinary clinic
Home-cooked diets
WARNING
A home-made maintenance diet
Ingredients for home-cooked meals
Feeding your dog
WARNING
Nutritional problems
Danger: poison
Symptoms of poisoning
What to do
Emergency treatment
Emergency antidotes
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG’S BEHAVIOUR. The canine social system
The canine social system
The dog-human relationship
Scent in your dog’s world
Sight in your dog’s world
Hearing in your dog’s world
TRAINING YOUR DOG. and your household
Puppy pre-school
Basic training at home
The basic commands
Control of mouthing and play-biting
Jumping up
Reprimand and correction
Training aids
Standard leads and collars
Expanding leads
Head halters
Check, choker or slip-chains
Harnesses
Citronella collars
Advanced training
Training the adult dog
Guarding
The arrival of a new baby
COMMON BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS. and how to deal with them
Aggression
Dominance aggression
Fear aggression
Possessive aggression
Food aggression
Maternal aggression
Predatory aggression
Redirected aggression
Idiopathic aggression
Aggression towards strange dogs
Aggression between dogs in the same household
Barking
Destructive behaviour
Digging
House soiling
Separation anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Escaping
PROTECTING YOUR DOG’S HEALTH. The veterinary clinic
The immune system
Primary barriers
Passive (maternal) immunity
Active immunity
Vaccinating your dog
Canine distemper
Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection
Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH)
Kennel cough
Leptospirosis
Rabies
Human health and Leptospirosis
Routine rabies prevention:
Parasites
Worms
Hookworms
Worms and the human
Whipworms
Tapeworms
Lungworms
Heartworms
Protozoan infections. Toxoplasmosis
Humans can become infected through:
Coccidiosis
Giardiasis
Fleas
Ticks
Lice
Ear mites
Mange mites
Harvest mites (chiggers)
A basic first-aid kit
MONITORING YOUR DOG’S HEALTH. Signs of illness
Early signs of ill health
Pain
Suspect spinal pain if your dog:
Suspect head pain if your dog:
Suspect internal pain if your dog:
Cleaning your dog’s ears
Ear problems
Mouth and oesophagus problems
Stomach problems
Assessing and treating vomiting
Intestinal problems
Endocrine problems
Eye problems
Liver, spleen or pancreatic problems
Nervous system problems
What to do if your dog is lame
Skeletal, joint and muscle problems
Some common skin problems
Some signs of urinary problems
Some signs of blood and circulatory system problems
Laboured breathing
THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. Respiratory system problems
Stages and duration of oestrus cycle
Some signs of reproductive problems in the bitch
Reproductive problems in the male
GROWING OLD. A happy retirement
Signs of old age
Changes in feeding and drinking patterns:
Treatments include:
Caring for an elderly dog
Thinking about a replacement
The final days
Making the decision
1 Denial and depression
2 Bargaining
3 Pain and anger
4 Grief
5 Acceptance and resolution
BREEDING AND REPRODUCTION. A new member of the family
The female reproductive cycle
Mating
Mismating
Care of the bitch
Whelping
Rearing the puppies
Puppy social development
INDEX
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