The Dog Owner's Manual Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance
by Brunner, David; Stall, Sam; Kepple, Paul; Buffum, JudeFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-04-01
Publisher(s): Quirk Books
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Summary
Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn't my dog have an owner's manual?" And now, thankfully, he does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can I program my model to fetch? And why is its nose always wet? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers right here -- courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced dog owners.
Author Biography
Sam Stall is a freelance writer and the co-author of several books, including Dirty Words of Wisdom and As Seen on TV .
Dr. David Brunner has owned and operated the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana, for more than twenty years. His clinic has received the highest level of accreditation from the ASPCA.
Dr. David Brunner has owned and operated the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana, for more than twenty years. His clinic has received the highest level of accreditation from the ASPCA.
Table of Contents
| Welcome to Your New Dog! | p. 10 |
| The Dog: Diagram and Parts List | p. 13 |
| The Head | p. 13 |
| The Body | p. 14 |
| Sensor Specifications | p. 15 |
| Memory Capacity | p. 19 |
| Product Life Span | p. 19 |
| Overview of Makes and Models | p. 20 |
| A Brief Product History | p. 22 |
| Survey of Brands | p. 24 |
| Top-Selling Models | p. 26 |
| Nonstandard, Off-Brand Models | p. 38 |
| Selecting an Appropriate Model | p. 40 |
| New Versus Used Models | p. 42 |
| Selecting a Gender | p. 43 |
| Selecting a Vendor | p. 43 |
| Puppy Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist | p. 46 |
| Adult Dog Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist | p. 48 |
| Home Installation | p. 50 |
| Preparing the Home | p. 52 |
| Recommended Accessories | p. 53 |
| Initial Introduction | p. 56 |
| Interfacing with Children | p. 57 |
| Interfacing with Other Dogs | p. 60 |
| Interfacing with Cats | p. 63 |
| First Night at Home | p. 66 |
| Selecting a Name | p. 67 |
| Daily Interaction | p. 68 |
| Audio Cues and Body Language | p. 70 |
| Dogs and Human Speech | p. 72 |
| Sleep Mode | p. 72 |
| Dog Identification Methods | p. 73 |
| Exercise and Fitness | p. 74 |
| Yard Containment Protocol | p. 77 |
| Waste Disposal Protocols | p. 81 |
| Crate Training | p. 81 |
| House-Training | p. 84 |
| Dealing with Unauthorized Downloads | p. 84 |
| Basic Programming | p. 86 |
| Overview of Factory-Installed Software | p. 88 |
| Establishing Dominance | p. 89 |
| Training Options (Software Add-Ons) | p. 92 |
| Socialization | p. 92 |
| Leash Training | p. 92 |
| Sit | p. 94 |
| Stay | p. 94 |
| Heel | p. 97 |
| Coming When Called | p. 98 |
| Selecting an Obedience Program | p. 101 |
| Fuel Requirements | p. 102 |
| Types of Fuel | p. 104 |
| Selecting a Brand | p. 106 |
| How to Feed | p. 107 |
| Fuel Supplements (Snacks) | p. 111 |
| Managing the Dog's Weight | p. 112 |
| Weight Reduction | p. 114 |
| Exterior Maintenance | p. 116 |
| Understanding the Coat | p. 118 |
| Overview of Dog Hair Varieties | p. 119 |
| General Coat Maintenance | p. 122 |
| Selecting a Professional Groomer | p. 123 |
| Removing Mats | p. 124 |
| Bathing | p. 125 |
| Ears | p. 128 |
| Eyes | p. 129 |
| Teeth | p. 129 |
| Anal Glands | p. 129 |
| Nails | p. 130 |
| Emergency Cleanups | p. 132 |
| Growth and Development | p. 134 |
| Puppy Growth Stages | p. 136 |
| Birth to 8 Weeks | p. 136 |
| 8 to 15 Weeks | p. 136 |
| 16 Weeks to 11 Months | p. 137 |
| 12 Months | p. 137 |
| Calculating Age in "Dog Years" | p. 140 |
| Teeth Development | p. 140 |
| Diet Requirements | p. 141 |
| Sexual Maturity | p. 141 |
| Spaying and Neutering | p. 142 |
| Interior Maintenance | p. 144 |
| Selecting a Service Provider | p. 146 |
| Conducting a Home Maintenance Inspection | p. 147 |
| Visiting Your Service Provider | p. 149 |
| Age 6-8 Weeks | p. 149 |
| Age 10-12 Weeks | p. 149 |
| Age 14-16 Weeks | p. 150 |
| Annually | p. 150 |
| Potentially Major Hardware Glitches | p. 151 |
| Minor Hardware Glitches | p. 154 |
| Medicinal Compounds | p. 156 |
| Administering Pills | p. 157 |
| Measuring the Dog's Heart Rate | p. 158 |
| Measuring the Dog's Core Temperature | p. 159 |
| Emergency Maintenance | p. 160 |
| Contagious Diseases | p. 162 |
| Chronic Diseases | p. 164 |
| Hereditary Diseases | p. 166 |
| Allergies | p. 167 |
| Poisons | p. 168 |
| Trauma | p. 170 |
| Bugs in the System | p. 172 |
| Internal Parasites | p. 172 |
| External Parasites | p. 175 |
| Behavioral/Psychological Disorders | p. 178 |
| Emergency Transport Techniques | p. 180 |
| The Heimlich Maneuver | p. 183 |
| Artificial Respiration and CPR | p. 184 |
| Pet Insurance | p. 187 |
| Advanced Functions | p. 188 |
| Home and Personal Defense | p. 190 |
| Contests | p. 191 |
| Hardware Modifications | p. 195 |
| Reproduction | p. 196 |
| Selecting a Mate | p. 196 |
| Mating | p. 197 |
| Pregnancy | p. 198 |
| Prenatal Monitoring | p. 198 |
| Preparing for Birth | p. 199 |
| Birth | p. 199 |
| Canine Travel | p. 200 |
| Automobile Travel | p. 200 |
| Air Travel | p. 202 |
| Old Age | p. 203 |
| Obsolescence and Deactivation | p. 204 |
| Appendix | p. 206 |
| Troubleshooting | p. 207 |
| Technical Support | p. 216 |
| Glossary of Terms | p. 217 |
| Index | p. 219 |
| About the Authors | p. 224 |
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