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Miriam Fields-Babineau. Mixed Breeds For Dummies
Mixed Breeds For Dummies® To view this book's Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and search for “Mixed Breeds For Dummies Cheat Sheet” in the Search box. Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Illustrations
Guide
Pages
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Getting Started with Mixed Breeds
Mixing It Up: Introducing the Mixed Breed
A Mutt by Any Other Name: Defining Mixed Breeds
A Tale of Two Dogs: How Mixed-Breed Dogs Come to Be
Even Toy Dogs Aren’t Toys
They Don’t Call ’Em Man’s Best Friend for Nothin’
Designer Dogs: Not Your Mother’s Mutt
The Pros and Cons of Designer Dogs
The pros
The cons
The Major “Labels” in the Designer-Dog World
Oodles of Poodles
Labradoodles (Labrador Retriever/Poodle)
Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever/Poodle)
Cockapoos (Cocker Spaniel/Poodle)
Schnoodles (Miniature Schnauzer/Poodle)
Terripoos (Terrier/Poodle)
Peke-a-poos (Pekingese/Poodle)
A basket of Toys
Bichon Frise hybrids
Pug hybrids
Maltese hybrids
Pekingese hybrids
Shih Tzu hybrids
Pomeranian hybrids
Yorkshire Terrier hybrids
Intelligent perceptions: Border Collie hybrids
Borador (Border Collie/Labrador Retriever)
Bordernese (Bernese Mountain Dog/Border Collie)
A Little of This, a Little of That: Deciding Which Mixed Breed Is Right for You
Asking Yourself the Right Questions
Do you have enough time for a dog?
Do you have enough money for a dog?
Are you ready to give your heart to a dog?
Looking at the Different Breeds
On the hunt: The Sporting Group
Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog: The Hound Group
Workin’ like a dog: The Working Group
Tenacious terriers: The Terrier Group
Big personalities in small packages: The Toy Group
All shapes and sizes: The Non-Sporting Group
Round ’em up: The Herding Group
Considering Age: Puppy or Adult?
Gender Bender: Male or Female?
Adding It Up: The Right Dog for You
Choosing Your New Best Friend
Finding Your Very Own Mixed-Breed Dog
Breeders
Shelters
Rescue groups
Knowing Which Questions to Ask
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match: Temperament Testing
Be gentle: Testing for touch sensitivity
What’s that? Testing for movement and object sensitivity
Who’s the boss? Testing for dominance and submission
I’ll get that! Testing for possessiveness and retrieval ability
Give and take
Chase and retrieve
Follow the leader: Testing for social skills
Living with Your Mixed-Breed Dog
Getting Ready for Your Dog’s Arrival
Dog-Proofing Your House
Removing chewing hazards
Protecting your furniture
Pushing up daisies: Giving your dog a place to dig
Born to run: Making sure your dog can’t escape
Your Mixed-Breed Dog’s Bedroom
Crate or pen? Your dog’s first place to sleep
Thinking outside the box: Letting your dog sleep outside a crate or pen
Bedding
Giving Your Dog a Place to Eat
Stocking Up on Supplies
Collars and leashes
Dishes and bowls
Toys
Bringing Home Your Mixed Breed
Giving Your Dog the Guided Tour
Walking her in and showing her around
Greeting the family
Meeting other pets
Introductions to other dogs
PROJECTING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Introductions to cats
Taking her out to do her business
Showing the dog her sleeping area
TOYLAND: CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOYS
Fighting Those First-Night Blues
Scheduling Time for Your New Dog
Exercise and playtime
Feeding time
Potty time
Chasing the Chuckwagon: The Basics of Feeding
The Basics of Nutrition
Types of Dog Food
Commercial dog food
Homemade food
Raw diet
Don’t touch! Foods and plants that are poisonous to dogs
How Much to Feed
Feeding according to your dog’s age
Feeding according to your dog’s size
Special Dietary Needs
It’s My Treat: Giving Your Dog a Little Something Extra
Grooming Your Mixed Breed
Why Grooming Matters: Inside and Out
Brushing Your Dog
Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears
Look, Ma — No Cavities! Brushing Your Canine’s Choppers
The Eyes Have It: Caring for Your Mixed Breed’s Eyes
Mani/Pedi Time: Clipping Your Dog’s Nails
Bathing Your Dog
Checking for Parasites
Preventing parasites
Curing parasites
The Daily Once-Over: Checking Your Dog for Problems
Exercising Your Dog
Knowing How Much Exercise Your Dog Needs
Puppies
Adult dogs
Older dogs
Finding an Activity Your Dog Enjoys
Walking
Jogging and running
Biking
Fetch
Hiking
Swimming
AHOY, MATEY! BOATING WITH YOUR MIXED-BREED DOG
Horse and hound
Training Your Dog
Housetraining
When You Gotta Go: Looking for Your Dog’s Warning Signs
Scheduling Potty Breaks
PLAYTIME AND POTTY TIME: THEY GO HAND IN HAND
If you work away from home all day
If you work out of your house
If your schedule changes frequently
Crate-Training to Prevent Accidents
How the crate works
Introducing your dog to the crate
Teaching your dog to go in a specific area
Teaching your dog to get it done faster
Other Training Methods
HOME ALONE
Paper training
Using a litter pan
Watching for Success
Observing your dog
Giving freedom only when she earns it
Working on Some Advanced Housetraining Techniques
Training your dog to potty on command
You rang? Getting your dog to ring a bell when she has to go
Hup, Two, Three, Four: Good Manners and Basic Training
Preparing for Training
Targeting: The first step in training
Using a marker: The second step in training
Buying the right training tools
Making your voice and body work for you
Training the Basic Commands
Come
The basics
Taking it up a notch: A game of Round Robin
Heel
Getting started: The basics of Heel
WHEN YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING YOUR DOG’S ATTENTION
Handling a dog who pulls
Trying the Heel off-leash
Phase 1: Dragging the leash
Phase 2: Using a pull-tab leash
Sit
Down
Stay
Time
Movement
Distance
Getting your dog to come from a Stay
Dealing with Distractions
Looking at the different levels of distraction
Introducing distractions to your dog
Helping your dog be reliable off-leash
Finding a Trainer
Tackling Mixed-Breed Training Challenges
Unpacking the Mental Baggage: Helping a Dog Who’s Been Abused or Neglected
Alone and Frightened: Separation Anxiety
Recognizing the symptoms
Excessive drooling
The loud protest: Whining and barking
Self-mutilation: Biting and scratching
Tearing it up: Destructive behavior
Aggression
Knowing what to do about it
Containing the problem
Going to obedience training
Sticking to a routine
Training your dog not to miss you
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING … AND YOURS IS THE ONE THAT MATTERS
Socializing with other dogs
Medications and alternative treatments for anxiety
FLOWER AND HERBAL REMEDIES
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES
Severe anxiety: When to seek outside help
No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Aggressive Dog
Recognizing the types of aggression
It hurts, don’t touch: Pain-related aggression
The need to lead: Overt aggression
Past is present: Fear aggression
What’s mine is mine! Possessive aggression
Me first, me first! Sibling rivalries
Knowing what to do about it
Jumping for Joy
Knowing why dogs jump
Keeping your dog’s feet on the ground
Curing the insistent jumper
Chewing Your Dog Out for Chewing
Understanding why dogs chew
Solving the problem
Prevention is worth a pound of pillows
Knowing what to do when your dog is in mid-chew
From Beggar to Chooser: Getting Your Dog to Stop Begging at the Table
Nipping and Mouthing
Understanding why dogs nip and mouth
Preventing the problem
Curing the problem
Digging to the Center of the Earth
Knowing why dogs dig
Giving your dog a place to dig
Keeping Your Dog Healthy
Finding and Working with a Vet
Choosing a Veterinarian
Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
Microchipping or Tattooing: Keeping Your Dog Safe
Keeping Up with Regular Healthcare
Regular checkups and yearly vaccinations
Baseline tests
Controlling parasites
Addressing Special Health Problems
Skin allergies
Food allergies
Appetite issues
Skeletal disorders
GOING FOR A SWIM: AQUATIC THERAPY
First Aid: Dealing with Emergencies
Gathering Emergency Contact Information
PREPARING FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
Assembling Your Canine First-Aid Kit
First-Aid Basics
Allergies
Bloat
Broken bones or dislocations
Burns
Choking
Cuts
Diarrhea
Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Insect bites
Poisoning
Puncture wounds
Run-ins with wild animals
Seizures
Shallow wounds
Shock
Snake bites
Vomiting
If You Lose Your Dog
Before your dog is lost: Getting proper identification
What to do when your dog is lost
The Special Needs of Senior Dogs
How Old Is Old: Knowing When Your Dog Has Earned Senior Status
The Early-Bird Special: Feeding Your Senior Dog
Use It or Lose It: Exercising Your Senior Dog
Social time with other dogs
Walks with you
Identifying Health Problems Common to Seniors
Hearing loss
Blindness
Arthritis
Digestive disorders
Cancer
Dementia
Depression
Recognizing Behavior Problems That Sometimes Come with Age
Saying Goodbye
Having Fun with Your Dog
Not Just for Purebreds: Showing Off with Your Mixed Breed
Participating in a Mixed-Breed Dog Club
Competing in obedience matches and dog shows
Competing in agility
Competing in Rally
Media Hound: Getting Your Dog on Camera
Knowing what animal agents look for
Preparing for work
What to expect when your dog performs in front of the camera
Traveling with Charley
Deciding Whether to Bring Your Dog with You
Finding Pet-Friendly Places to Stay
Packing for Your Trip
Traveling by Car
Flying with Your Dog
What to do before you leave
Checking out the airlines’ requirements
Buying an airline-approved crate
Making sure your dog has proper identification and health certificates
Caring for your dog before and after the flight
Leaving Your Dog Behind
Finding an in-home sitter
Knowing what to look for in a kennel
The Part of Tens
Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog
It Doesn’t Cost Much — and It May Be Free!
Breeding Is Time-Consuming and Expensive
You Reduce Your Dog’s Risk of Cancer
You Help Control the Number of Unwanted Dogs in the World
Your Dog Won’t Be as Likely to Stray from Home
Your Dog Will Be on Her Best Behavior
Your Dog Will Be Easier to Housetrain
Reproduction Can Be Risky
Your Dog Will Be a Better Watchdog
Your Dog Isn’t You
Ten (or So) Fun Activities You and Your Mixed Breed Can Enjoy Together
Competing with Your Dog at American Kennel Club Events
Participating in United Kennel Club Events
Training Your Dog to Dive
Joining the Fun at the American Treibball Association
Camping and Hiking: Finding Fun Outdoor Activities
Helping Your Dog Become a Good Citizen
Help Your Dog Help Other People
Dancing with Your Mixed Breed
Flying High with Flyball
Index. A
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About the Author
Dedication
Author’s Acknowledgments
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