Small Dogs, Big Hearts

Darlene Arden

Description

Small dogs can bring big rewards!

Small dogs are charming, intelligent, and loving, but they can also be overly energetic, manipulative, and stubborn. How do you ensure that your little dog becomes a fun, feisty best friend rather than a tiny terror?

Small Dogs, Big Hearts is an updated and expanded edition of the classic The Irrepressible Toy Dog. It features the very latest, safest, and fastest training methods for little dogs. There's no need to use training methods from the past that don't work well with most dogs, let alone little ones who view the world and their owners from a very different vantage point. You'll find everything you need to know to train your little dog, from housetraining to house manners, in this updated volume.

Small Dogs, Big Hearts follows the small dog from puppyhood through the senior years, giving advice on important topics such as:

• socialization
• housetraining
• behavior
• nutrition
• healthcare
• pampering your pint-sized pooch

With lots of adorable photos, you'll see small dogs at their most charming while you learn to bring out the best in your little bundle of love.

Darlene Arden is widely acknowledged as an authority on small dogs, and is the author of many books and articles about dogs and their care. A member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, she is a certified animal behavior consultant and a regular contributor to Animal Radio Network.

Words of Appreciation for this book and its predecessor include:

"The voice of experience speaks about the hidden (and not so hidden) life of Toy dogs. Darlene Arden's sensible and practical advice is a must for would-be Toy dog owners. -Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, Tufts University, Author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much

"Small Dogs, Big Hearts is an invaluable treasure of information… It includes every aspect of puppy care from infancy through adulthood. It is precise, beautifully written, and easily understood by both the professional dog exhibitor and the owner of a beloved family pet. Every person who contemplates purchasing a dog or who has a dog should own this book." - Victor Joris, AKC Toy Group Judge.

"Darlene Arden has come up with an informative book which, just like the little creatures that inspired it, manages to be of serious intent and at the same time entertaining. A thorough instruction manual for small dogs in general, it delves into the breed-specific joys and idiosyncrasies of these mini-sized canine charmers as well."- Lilian Barber, Author, The Italian Greyhound, 21st Century.

"For anyone who has owned a small dog, the best book ever written has been written by Darlene Arden." - Martha Smith, Providence Journal Bulletin.

"At last, we have a book devoted to Toy dogs written by an authority on Toy dog care…This book would be a worthwhile addition to any dog fancier's library." - Glenna Fierheller, Dogs in Canada.

"Arden's breezy, unassuming portrait of the Rodney Dangerfields of dogdom captures everything from their blue-collar feistiness to their charming insouciance." - Ranny Green The Seattle Times.

"If you've never considered yourself a 'small dog person,' this book could change your mind. If you've always loved Toys, you'll feel vindicated. And if you're considering a change of dog to a smaller breed this book will help you to avoid what could be fatal mistakes. The Irrepressible Toy Dog provides good advice for anyone with a dog, but for the Toy person it's a gift of understanding that will shatter the myth that all little dogs are or should be nasty, snappy brats. Brava!" -Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. 

A Howell Dog Book of Distinction.
Foreword by Betty White.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: The Very Beginning.

Chapter 1: The Toy Neonate.

Caring for the New Puppy.

Vaccines.

Building the Bond.

The Start of Housetraining.

More Socialization.

Chapter 2: Early Puppyhood.

Early Training.

Introducing Children.

Pride and Groom.

The Name of the Games.

Communication: Beginning the Learning Process.

Who’s Training Whom?

Treats and Treatments.

Chapter 3: Homecoming.

The Matchmaker.

The Best Vet.

Preparing the Puppy Layette.

Getting Ready for Your Puppy.

Coming Home.

The First Check-Up.

Settling In.

The Newest Pet.

Part II:  Living in the Real World.

Chapter 4: Housetraining.

Special Problems.

Outdoor Perils.

Questions of Breeding.

A Head Start.

Metabolism and Control.

Here We Go.

Chapter 5: Basic House Manners.

Teething.

Attitude.

Click It!

An Introduction to Aggression.

Little Dog, Big Dog.

Fear Not.

Chapter 6: The Rewards of Training.

Portable Pups.

Another Country Heard From.

The Value of Training.

In a Class by Themselves.

Canine Good Citizen.

Obedience and Other Sports.

Therapy Visits.

School Visits.

Part III:  Sickness and Health.

Chapter 7: Nutrition.

When to Wean?

Wet or Dry?

Looking at Ingredients.

Finding the Right Food.

Avoiding the Finicky Eater.

How Many Meals?

Obesity.

Weather or Not.

The Senior Dog.

Special Diets.

Chapter 8: The Body Eclectic.

Cardiology.

Gastroenterology.

Geriatrics.

Internal Medicine.

Neurology.

Oncology.

Ophthalmology.

Reproduction.

Respiratory Diseases.

Urology.

Chapter 9: Skin and Bones (and Teeth).

Dermatology.

Allergies.

Orthopedics.

Dentistry.

The Spine.

Chapter 10: Surgery and Anesthesia.

Critical Care.

Surgery.

Anesthesia.

Part IV:  What Sets Them Apart.

Chapter 11: Breed by Breed.

Affenpinscher.

Bichon Frise.

Border Terrier.

Boston Terrier.

Brussels Griffon.

Cairn Terrier.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Chihuahua.

Chinese Crested.

Miniature Dachshund.

English Toy Spaniel.

Toy Fox Terrier.

Havanese.

Italian Greyhound.

Japanese Chin.

Lhasa Apso.

Lowchen.

Maltese.

Toy Manchester Terrier.

Miniature Pinscher.

Papillon.

Parson Russell Terrier.

Pekingese.

Pomeranian.

Toy Poodle.

Pug.

Shih Tzu.

Silky Terrier.

Xoloitzcuintli.

Yorkshire Terrier.

Appendix: Fun and Fabulous Ways to Pamper Your Little Dog.

Resources.

Index.

Sujets

• Breeds
• Pets
• Revised Edition (Magic: The Gathering)
• Dogs

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 27 mai 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780470893722
• Langue: English

Extrait

Table of Contents
 
Praise
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
 
Part I - The Very Beginning
 
Chapter 1 - The Toy Neonate
 
Caring for the New Puppy
Vaccines
Building the Bond
The Start of Housetraining
More Socialization
 
Chapter 2 - Early Puppyhood
 
Early Training
Introducing Children
Pride and Groom
The Name of the Games
Communication: Beginning the Learning Process
Who’s Training Whom?
Treats and Treatments
 
Chapter 3 - Homecoming
 
The Matchmaker
The Best Vet
Preparing the Puppy Layette
Getting Ready for Your Puppy
Coming Home
The First Check-Up
Settling In
The Newest Pet
 
Part II - Living in the Real World
Chapter 4 - Housetraining
 
Special Problems
Outdoor Perils
Questions of Breeding
A Head Start
Metabolism and Control
Here We Go
 
Chapter 5 - Basic House Manners
 
Teething
Attitude
Click It!
An Introduction to Aggression
Little Dog, Big Dog
Fear Not
 
Chapter 6 - The Rewards of Training
 
Portable Pups
Another Country Heard From
The Value of Training
In a Class by Themselves
Canine Good Citizen
Obedience and Other Sports
Therapy Visits
School Visits
 
Part III - Sickness and Health
Chapter 7 - Nutrition
 
When to Wean?
Wet or Dry?
Looking at Ingredients
Finding the Right Food
Avoiding the Finicky Eater
How Many Meals?
Obesity
Weather or Not
The Senior Dog
Special Diets
 
Chapter 8 - The Body Eclectic
 
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Geriatrics
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Reproduction
Respiratory Diseases
Urology
 
Chapter 9 - Skin and Bones (and Teeth)
 
Dermatology
Allergies
Orthopedics
Dentistry
The Spine
 
Chapter 10 - Surgery and Anesthesia
 
Critical Care
Surgery
Anesthesia
 
Part IV - What Sets Them Apart
Chapter 11 - Breed by Breed
 
Affenpinscher
Bichon Frise
Border Terrier
Boston Terrier
Brussels Griffon
Cairn Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Miniature Dachshund
English Toy Spaniel
Toy Fox Terrier
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Maltese
Toy Manchester Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Toy Poodle
Pug
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
Yorkshire Terrier
Appendix - Fun and Fabulous Ways to Pamper Your Little Dog
Resources
Index
Praise for This Book
Small Dogs, Big Hearts is an invaluable treasure of information. . . . It includes every aspect of puppy care from infancy through adulthood. It is precise, beautifully written, and easily understood by both the professional dog exhibitor and the owner of a beloved family pet. Every person who contemplates purchasing a dog or who has a dog should own this book.
—Victor Joris, AKC Toy Group Judge

  Darlene Arden has come up with an informative book which, just like the little creatures that inspired it, manages to be of serious intent and at the same time entertaining. A thorough instruction manual for small dogs in general, it delves into the breed-specific joys and idiosyncrasies of these mini-sized canine charmers as well.
—Lilian S. Barber, Author, The Italian Greyhound, 21st Century

  “For anyone who has owned a small dog, the best book ever written has been written by Darlene Arden.”
—Martha Smith, Providence Journal Bulletin

  “At last, we have a book devoted to toy dogs written by an authority on toy dog care. . . . This book would be a worthwhile addition to any dog fancier’s library.”
—Glenna Fierheller, Dogs in Canada

  “Darlene Arden’s new book demonstrates that small dogs can be well-adjusted bundles of joy in the hands of knowledgeable owners.”
—Rosemary Herbert, The Boston Herald

  Arden’s breezy, unassuming portrait of the Rodney Dangerfields of dogdom captures everything from their blue-collar feistiness to their charming insouciance.”
—Ranny Green, The Seattle Times

  “Arden does an impressive job sniffing out facts peculiar to small dogs, from housebreaking to house manners.”
—Steve Dale, “My Pet World,” The Chicago Tribune

  “A fascinating, comprehensive book about the care and nurturing of small dogs by an author who argues successfully that the needs of toy dogs are vastly different from those of their bigger counterparts.”
—Betty Harrison, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Copyright © 2006 by Darlene Arden. All rights reserved.
First published as The Irrepressible Toy Dog, Copyright © 1998 by Darlene Arden.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Arden, Darlene.
Small dogs, big hearts : a guide to caring for your little dog / Darlene Arden.-- Rev. ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN-13 978-0-471-77963-6 (paper: alk. paper) ISBN-10 0-471-77963-6 (paper: alk. paper)
1. Dogs. 2. Toy dogs. I. Title.
 
SF427.A73 2006
636.7--dc22
2006008512

Book production by Wiley Publishing, Inc. Composition Services
For Marcia Polimer Abrams, my mother, my best friend, my treasure, my everything , who made all things possible. When the gift is so great, the loss is beyond devastating. It is unimaginable. Unfathomable. I will never stop loving you and missing you. You are my heart. This book is for you with all my love.
This book has been written to provide information about the subject matter presented. It is presented with the understanding that the publisher and the author are not engaged in rendering medical, behavioral, or other professional services. The handling, training, medicating, and housing of animals, particularly of dogs with unknown histories, is not without risk. The advice offered here necessarily cannot apply to every animal and is no substitute for individual attention by a licensed veterinarian, veterinary behaviorist, or certified animal behaviorist. If veterinary or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought for an in-person consultation.
The author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this book.
Foreword
At last, a definitive book on the inimitable and often underappreciated Toy dog. While they may take up less space than some of their larger cousins, these wonderful creatures are all dog to the core. They occupy an important place in the canine scheme of things, except in a transistorized form.
I love all dogs. And cats. And lemurs. And—well, anything with a leg on each corner. (Actually, I must include a couple of dear three-legged friends as well.) But there has always been an especially soft spot in my heart for the little guys—the “portables.”
As a kid growing up, we had dogs of all shapes and sizes, but there was always at least one Pekingese. I learned early on to appreciate those remarkable little lion dogs, not only for their valor, but for their great sense of humor. They taught me a lot. Often unfairly portrayed as