In This Chapter
Competing in performance trials
Making your dog a s...
Showing posts with label Mixed Breeds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mixed Breeds. Show all posts
Ten Fun Activities You and Your Mixed Breed Can Enjoy Together
In This Chapter
Showing off your mixed-breed dog
Playing games
Becoming a good citizen
Having fun outdoors
Helping oth...
Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog
In This Chapter
Finding low-cost ways to spay or
neuter your dog
Understanding how spaying or
neutering your pet can help the pet population
Assessing the health risks of not
spaying or neutering your ...
Traveling with Charley
In This Chapter
Preparing for your trip
Driving or flying with your dog
Leaving your dog at h...
Not Just for Purebreds: Showing Off with Your Mixed Breed
In This Chapter
Competing in performance trials
Making your dog a s...
The Special Needs of Senior Dogs
In This Chapter
Knowing when your dog becomes a
senior
Caring for your senior dog
Recognizing age-related health
issues
Knowing when to say goodby...
First Aid: Dealing with Emergencies
In This Chapter
Being prepared for any emergency
Knowing who to call for help
Getting your lost dog b...
Finding and Working with a Vet
In This Chapter
Finding the right veterinarian
for your dog
Spaying or neutering your mixed
breed
Making sure your dog can be
identified if he’s ever lost
Giving your dog regular
healthcare
Dealing with chronic health
iss...
Tackling Mixed-Breed Training Challenges
In This Chapter
Helping your dog be okay with
being alone
Knowing what to do with your aggressive
dog
Making Emily Post proud: Curing
bad mann...
Hup, Two, Three, Four: Good Manners and Basic Training
In This Chapter
Getting ready to train
Steps to success
Teaching the basic
commands
Distraction proofing
Finding a professional
trainer&nb...
Housetraining
In This Chapter
Recognizing gotta-go potty
behavior
Scheduling time for your dog to
go
Training your dog to potty on
command
Crate-training your mixed breed
Housetraining your indoor dog
Preventing accide...
Exercising Your Dog
In This Chapter
Figuring out how much exercise
your dog needs
Finding fun activities to do with
your ...
Grooming Your Mixed Breed
In This Chapter
Understanding why grooming is
about more than just appearance
Brushing your dog
Cleaning your dog’s ears and
teeth
Caring for your dog’s eyes
Keeping on top of your dog’s
nails
Bathing your dog
Checking your dog for parasites
and other probl...
Chasing the Chuckwagon: The Basics of Feeding
In This Chapter
Understanding the basics of
canine nutrition
Identifying the types of food
available
Knowing what to feed your
mixed-breed dog
Looking at special diets for
special dogs
Getting tips on tre...
Bringing Home Your Mixed Breed
In This Chapter
Giving your dog the lay of the
land
Introducing her to your family
and other pets
Surviving the first night
Scheduling your life around your
new ...
Getting Ready for Your Dog’s Arrival
In This Chapter
Making sure your house is safe
for your new dog
Turning down your dog’s bed
Finding the perfect place to feed
your dog
Stocking up on suppl...
Choosing Your New Best Friend
In This Chapter
Locating a mixed-breed dog
Knowing which questions to ask
Testing a dog’s temperament
before you bring her h...
A Little of This, a Little of That: Deciding Which Mixed Breed Is Right for You
In This Chapter
Discovering whether you’re ready
for a dog
Looking at the different breeds
Considering age and gen...
Designer Dogs: Not Your Mother’s Mutt
In This Chapter
Hearing the hype about hybrids
Identifying the pros and cons of
hybrid dogs
Looking at the most popular
designer d...
Mixing It Up: Introducing the Mixed Breed
In This Chapter
Understanding what makes a dog a
mixed breed
Recognizing that size doesn’t
matter — a dog is a dog
Remembering that your dog — no
matter his mix — wants to be your best fri...
