Pomeranians For Dummies (eBook)

D. Caroline Coile (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2011 | 1. Auflage
288 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-118-06820-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Pomeranians are among the fluffiest and most loyal of the tiny dog breeds, but is a Pom the perfect pooch for you? Distinguished by its vivacity, intelligence, extroversion, and fierce loyalty to its family, the tiny Pomeranian can make an excellent companion for the right person. As with any breed, and dogs in general, it's important for you to know what to expect when you bring a Pom into your life. Whether you're a new or an aspiring Pom owner, Pomeranians For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know to find, choose, raise, care for, and have a ball with a member of that outstanding breed of dog. How do Poms stack up to other toy dogs? How do you properly socialize a Pom with people and other dogs, so she's well-adjusted? How is caring for tiny dogs especially when they're puppies different from caring for larger breeds? You'll find the answers to these questions and so much more. From finding your canine soul mate to breeding Pomeranians for show or companionship, this fun and practical guide is written in plain English and covers all the bases, including how to: Decide whether the Pom is right for you Find a good Pom breeder Select the perfect Pom for you Make sense of your Pom's behavior Train your Pom Keep your Pom happy, healthy, and well-groomed Know what common health problems to look for Take your Pom on the road Additionally, you'll learn ten fun facts about Poms, fun activities to do with your Pom, a cleaning schedule, which household items are dangerous for your pet, and online resources. Get your own copy of Pomeranians For Dummies and start a long, happy, and healthy life with your little buddy.

Autor

D. Caroline Coile, PhD, has written 26 books and more than 300 articles about dogs. She has received numerous awards and has taught college classes in psychology and animal learning.

Inhalt

Introduction.

Part I: Pomeranians: What's Not to Love?

Chapter 1: Catching Pomer-mania.

Chapter 2: What's in a Pom?

Chapter 3: In Search of Your Soul Mate.

Chapter 4: The Final Selection: Picking Your Perfect
Partner.

Part II: When Your House Becomes Your Pom's Home.

Chapter 5: Prepare to Be Pomerized!

Chapter 6: Coming Home.

Chapter 7: Starting Off on the Right Paw: The First Few
Days.

Part III: Caring for Your Pom from Head to Paw.

Chapter 8: Eating Out of the Pom of Your Hand.

Chapter 9: Primping Your Pom.

Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Pom's Health and
Happiness.

Chapter 11: Doctoring Your Dog.

Chapter 12: Traveling with a Pom Pilot (Or Leaving Him in
Others' Care).

Part IV: Training Your Pom with TLC.

Chapter 13: Saving the Carpets: Housetraining.

Chapter 14: Mastering Manners and Basic Commands.

Chapter 15: Dealing with Doggy Delinquents.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Cool Activities to Do with Your Pom.

Chapter 17: Ten Fun Facts about Poms.

Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.4.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: Haustierhaltung / Hunde • Hund /Ratgeber • lifestyle • lifestyles • Pet Care / Dogs
• ISBN-10: 1-118-06820-3 / 1118068203
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-06820-5 / 9781118068205