Head of the Class (eBook)
240 Seiten
Turner Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-470-24251-3 (ISBN)
Kate Eldredge has won two Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America and is a columnist for The Corgi Cryer, agilityaction.com, and Dogs in Review. Kate has successfully competed with her dogs in 4-H, junior showmanship, conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, tracking, backpacking, and freestyle.Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, is also an award-winning writer. Her books include The Everything Dog Health Book, Cancer and Your Pet, and Pills for Pets. A graduate of Cornell Veterinary College, she has been in private small-animal practice since 1980.
Preface.Acknowledgments.Foreword by David Frei.Chapter 1: Are You Ready for Parenthood?Why Dogs Are Good for Kids.Why Kids Are Good for Dogs.Responsible Dog Ownership.The Right Dog for You.The Human-Animal Bond.Profile: Tom with Susan and Baloo.Chapter 2: Preschool and Kindergarten: Getting Ready for Dog Ownership.Puppy/Dog-Proofing Your Home.Establishing House Rules.Who’s in Charge, or Who’s on First?The Importance of Routine.Profile: Kate and Flash.Chapter 3: Elementary School: Teaching Household Manners.Household Manners.Attention.The Three R’s of Dog Training.Walking Nicely.Putting It All to Use in Real Life.Profile: Jamie and Buddy.Chapter 4: Avoiding Detention.Developing Respect for (Human) Authority.Playing Well with Others: The Social Dog.Separation Anxiety—Home Alone.Chewing: The House, Not Gum.Too Much to Say: The Barker.Excavating: When Your Dog’s a Digger.Profile: Margo and Raisin.Chapter 5: Health Class: Care and Feeding.Nutrition: Chow for the Hound.Exercise: Run, Spot, Run!Poop Patrol.Grooming: Squeaky Clean.Routine Care: What You Learned in Health Class.Profile: Katelyn and Jake.Chapter 6: Vet School: Dealing with Health Problems.ER—First Aid, Not the TV Show.Dealing with Aliens—and This Isn’t Science Fiction.Minor Illnesses.More Serious Health Problems.Euthanasia.Profile: Becky and Vicky.Chapter 7: Going for a PhD in Obedience.Where to Train.Basic Levels.Competitive Venues.Rally Obedience.Profile: Brie and Blaze.Chapter 8: Finding Your Roots.The Draft Dog Sports.Herding.Earthdog Activities: A Job for a Digger!A-Hunting We Will Go.Lure Coursing: The Canine Cheetahs.Profile: Sarah and Sooner.Chapter 9: Extracurricular Activities: Sports.Agility.Flying through the Air: Disc Chasing.Flyball—a Team Sport for Ball-Crazy Dogs.Water Sports.Tracking: Born to Sniff.Hiking and Backpacking: Taking to the Great Outdoors.Profile: Cecilia and Sage.Chapter 10: Extracurricular Activities: Cultural Experiences.Breed Showing (aka Beauty Pageants).Modeling: Junior Showmanship.Tricks: A Place for the Class Clown.Freestyle—Dance Class in a Whole New Way.Profile: Amanda and Ripley.Chapter 11: Civics Class: Community Service, Being a Good Neighbor, and Giving Back.The Canine Good Citizen Program.Doing Therapy Dog Work.Walking a Walkathon.Working at Dog Events.Helping Out at the Humane Society.Getting Political: Pushing Papers for Power.Becoming a Foster Parent.Raising an Assistance Dog.Profile: Hunter and Smudge.Chapter 12: Field Trips: Traveling with Your Dog.Safety in the Car.Flying High—Taking to the Skies.Hotel Etiquette.Campground Etiquette.The Social Dog.Boarding—Kennel, That Is, Not School!Baby (Pet) Sitter—Another Great Option.Profile: Matt and BooBoo.Chapter 13: Fine Arts, Home Economics, and Shop Class.Rubber Stamping.Sewing.Other Needlework.Woodworking and PVC Construction.Painting and Drawing.Clay and Pottery.Photography.Kitchen Delights—Doggy Style.Profile: Holly and Soda Pop.Appendix A: Recommended Reading.Appendix B: Organizations.Appendix C: Internet Resources.Appendix D: Hobbies and Crafts.Appendix E: A Good Reminder: A Leash = Love = Life.Index.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.8.2007 |
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Co-Autor | Debra M. Eldredge |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Tiere / Pflanzen / Natur | |
Naturwissenschaften | |
Schlagworte | abedience trials • animals as pets • basic household manners • basic household training • canines and canids • dog books • dog care • dog food • dogs as pets • Dog Shows • Dog training • dog training books for kids • feeding your dog • pet care • pet dogs • sports for dogs • teen dog experts |
ISBN-10 | 0-470-24251-5 / 0470242515 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-24251-3 / 9780470242513 |
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