Beagles : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, handling, and behavior

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Title:

Beagles : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, handling, and behavior

Author:

Roesel-Parent, Lucia E.

ISBN:

9781438001449

Physical Description:

95 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm

Series:

Complete pet owner's manual.

General Note:

"With a special chapter: understanding Beagles"--Cover.

Contents:

Considerations before you buy -- Basic rules of beagle care -- Grooming -- The proper diet -- If your beagle gets sick -- Obedience training using markers -- Understanding beagles.

Subject Term:

Beagle (Dog breed)

Summary:

"One of America's favorite dog breeds is profiled in detail in this newly updated pet manual. Even-tempered and typically gentle in disposition, the Beagle is good with kids and makes a fine family pet. The author offers extensive advice on nutritious feeding, training, grooming, health care, and much more. This title in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals is just one among many in a series that covers all popular dog and cat breeds, bird varieties, small caged animals, aquarium fish varieties, terrarium pets, and even reptiles, amphibians, and exotics. Titles in this series feature approximately 70 color photos"--

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Filled with high-quality photographs and easy-to-read graphics, this comprehensive guide is packed with everything you'll need to know about your new Beagle buddy.

Even-tempered and typically gentle in disposition, the Beagle is good with kids and makes a fine family pet. Colorful and well-designed pages make this manual perfect for easily referencing any topic you'll need to explore when it comes to caring for your new dog. Written by pet trainers, veterinarians, and pet-care specialists, this guide covers everything from choosing your new puppy pal based on disposition, best dog foods and diets, exercise and how to keep them healthy, to all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership!

This manual includes tips on-
Typical breed traits and temperament
Creating a comfortable environment and socializing
House training and useful dog training equipment
Providing a proper diet and exercise for ultimate pet health
Recognizing vocal and body language for easier communication

Considerations Before You Buy	p. 5
Is a Beagle Right for You?	p. 5
Space Considerations	p. 7
The Dog Trade	p. 7
Selecting a Breeder	p. 8
Selecting a Puppy	p. 11
Microchips	p. 18
Taking the Puppy Home	p. 21
HOW-TO: Basic Training	p. 22
Basic Rules of Beagle Care	p. 27
Getting the Puppy Settled	p. 27
A Private Spot	p. 27
The Doghouse	p. 29
The Run	p. 31
Boarding Kennels	p. 31
Traveling with Your Beagle	p. 32
The Security Room	p. 33
Toys-Good and Bad	p. 33
Beagles and Children	p. 34
HOW-TO: Choosing Equipment	p. 36
Grooming	p. 39
Care of the Teeth	p. 39
Foot Care	p. 40
Care of the Nails	p. 40
The Ears	p. 42
Fleas	p. 43
Lice	p. 43
Ticks	p. 44
HOW-TO: Coat Care	p. 46
The Proper Diet	p. 49
History of Dog Food	p. 49
Protein	p. 51
Fats and Oils	p. 51
Carbohydrates and Fiber	p. 52
How to Choose a High-Quality Commercial Dog Food	p. 52
Variety Is the Spice of Life	p. 53
How Many Times a Day?	p. 54
Dry, Semi-Moist, or Canned Food?	p. 54
Raw Meat and Bone Diets	p. 54
Feeding Your Senior or Overweight Beagle	p. 54
Water	p. 55
If Your Beagle Gets Sick	p. 57
Disorders of the Coat and Skin	p. 57
Disorders of the Digestive System	p. 58
Worms	p. 59
Kennel Cough	p. 62
Vaccinations	p. 62
Canine Diseases	p. 64
First Aid	p. 68
Temperature and Heart Rate	p. 70
Euthanasia	p. 71
Obedience Training Using Markers	p. 73
Body Language vs. Words	p. 77
YES Marker or Clicker Mark	p. 77
Jackpotting Rewards	p. 78
Distractions	p. 78
Targeting	p. 79
Luring During Marker Training	p. 79
Baby Steps	p. 80
When to End a Training Session	p. 80
Teaching Sit	p. 81
Look	p. 81
Teaching Down	p. 81
Understanding Beagles	p. 83
History	p. 84
Beagles for Work in the Field	p. 87
Beagle Shows	p. 88
Information	p. 92
Index	p. 94

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