Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog , Revised Edition
Editorial Reviews
Book 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?
This revised and updated edition of the classic The Irrepressible Toy Dog follows the small dog from puppyhood through the senior years, giving advice on important topics like:
With lots of adorable photos, you'll see small dogs at their best while you learn to bring out the best in your little bundle of love.
Small Dogs, Big Hearts also 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.
From the Back Cover
"Toy dogs come with all the behavior issues, health problems and joys that other dogs have, plus a whole set of unique problems and joys of their own. This is the first book that takes a look at all of the exclusively Toy joys and traumas—and that makes it a must-buy for everyone who has a Toy dog or is thinking about getting one." —Ross Becker, Publisher, Good Dog! Magazine
"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
"Arden is a very knowledgeable lover of Toy breeds of dog. The Irrepressible Toy Dog is a must read for anyone who has or is contemplating making a Toy breed part of their life." —Gus Thornton, DVM, President, MSPCA/American Humane Education Society
"I highly recommend The Irrepressible Toy Dog to anyone owning or considering the ownership of a Toy breed. With an entertaining but direct and succinct approach, Darlene Arden provides the necessary education to be responsible and sensitive owners of our small canine friends." —Paul C. Gambardella, VMD, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital.
"Written with the heart and experience only a true Toy breed devotee knows, Darlene Arden has compiled a book that provides practical guidance to all fanciers—both long-time and novice—about caring for and responsible ownership of these precious petite breeds." —Donna L. Marcel, Editor, Dog World
"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 Veterinary Medicine
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog , Revised Edition
Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog , Revised Edition,Darlene Arden,Howell Book House,0471779636,Animals / Pets,Dogs,Dogs - Breeds,Dogs - Breeds - Toy Dogs,Dogs - Care/Health,Pets,Toy dogs,Pets / Dogs / Breeds
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