In This Chapter
Poms of royalty and celebrities
Poms in art, literature, cinema,
and m...
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Showing posts with label Pomeranians. Show all posts
Ten Cool Activities to Do with Your Pom
In This Chapter
Taking some time for just you and
your Pom
Chasing the fun with other people
and d...
Dealing with Doggy Delinquents
In This Chapter
Understanding the limits of
punishment
Helping a dog overcome his fears
Calming the anxious, energetic,
or barking pup
Working with your Pom’s
aggressive tendencies
Dealing with nuisance behavi...
Mastering Manners and Basic Commands
In This Chapter
Communicating to your Pom
Figuring out your Pom’s
communication system
Motivating your pup to achieve
Training the basic commands
Adding some tricks to the
reperto...
Saving the Carpets: Housetraining
In This Chapter
Setting the stage: The when and
where of housetraining
Managing the gotta-go schedule
Defining the den
Ready, set, go!
When training comes up short:
Special challen...
Traveling with a Pom Pilot (Or Leaving Him in Others’ Care)
In This Chapter
Making a list, checking it twice:
Must-have items for a trip
Adjusting for your pup’s needs:
Safety, temp, and comfort
Gaining altitude: Your pup in
flight
Treating the motel well
Choosing a caregiver when your
pup must stay h...
Doctoring Your Dog
In This Chapter
Skimming the surface: Skin
problems
Avoiding (or stopping) worm
infestations
Reading your Pom’s body language
for specific problems
Knowing your Pom’s chances for
hereditary challen...
Maintaining Your Pom’s Health and Happiness
In This Chapter
Setting the course: Regular
checkups and vaccinations
Standing guard on your dog’s
health
Dealing with worms and pests
Making life simple for you and
your Pom: Castration and spaying
Easing your Pom into
senior-citizens...
Primping Your Pom
In This Chapter
Caring for hair 101
Gently managing eye problems
Knowing the ins and outs of ear
care
Taking the bite out of dental
problems
Mastering the art of Pom
pedicures
Leaving it to a pro: Groom...
Eating Out of the Pom of Your Hand
In This Chapter
Realizing the challenges of
feeding toy dogs
Understanding nutrients and
ingredients
Deciphering dog food labels
Taking the fat off or putting it
on
Feeding dogs with food-sensitive
disord...
Starting Off on the Right Paw: The First Few Days
In This Chapter
Making the rounds with family,
friends, and other animals
Just say “Ahhhh”: First visit to
the vet
Fitting in: Crates, cars, and
schedules
Training through play
Curbing bad habits early
You never get a second chance to
make a first impression! And this is your big chance to make a good impression
on both a future best friend and a beloved family...
Coming Home
In This Chapter
The first journey: Bringing your
Pom home
Connecting with the family
Surviving the first night — you
and your Pom!
Congratulations! It’s a Pom! The
big day is finally here. You’ve Pom-proofed your house and filled the puppy
basket with necessities — you’re ready to welcome your new addition!
But wait! You have a few more
preparations to make...
