{"product_id":"adopting-a-dog-the-indispensable-guide-for-your-newest-family-member-paperback","title":"Adopting a Dog: The Indispensable Guide for Your Newest Family Member - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara McKinney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Ross\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnbelievably, there has never been a comprehensive training-and-care guide written for the adopted or \"pre-owned\" dog. Manuals abound for the puppy, even for the adult or mature dog, but \u003cem\u003eAdopting a Dog\u003c\/em\u003e has established itself as the standard work for this exploding population. John Ross and Barbara McKinney provide invaluable advice for every kind of adoptable dog: the older puppy, the overactive or unhousebroken adult dog, the shelter pooch, or even the mature canine in need of one last, loving home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As previous dog owners know, great intentions are not enough to make your new pet a well-loved, well-behaved part of your family. Your enthusiasm after rescuing a homeless dog can quickly turn sour when problems appear. After all, it's not unusual for adopted dogs to bring all sorts of behavioral baggage with them. In fact, their behavioral problems may have been the reason they were given up in the first place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here, in one comprehensive volume, you will find an abundance of commonsense, canine advice--everything to make your dog adoption an unqualified success. \u003cem\u003eAdopting a Dog\u003c\/em\u003e covers common problems and provides realistic, effective solutions to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edetermining which dog is right for which home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003efinding reputable breed associations, rescue organizations, and shelters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003ehelping your dog get along with kids and older adults, as well as with other pets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eretraining approaches for curing obsessive barking, separation anxiety, housebreaking problems, and fear biting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eovercoming the scars of previous abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of \u003cem\u003eAdopting a Dog\u003c\/em\u003e is a pet-focused training program. In an easy-to-use, step-by-step style, Ross and McKinney show you how to overcome training challenges that are common to so many adopted dogs. You can teach your dog to behave, whether he is unruly on the leash, jumps all over guests, steals dessert, grabs the kids' toys, or struggles during a much-needed bath. \u003cem\u003eAdopting a Dog\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to be a standard reference work for any dog owner's home. Originally published in hardcover under the title \u003cem\u003eThe Adoptable Dog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 8.2 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 17, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762112332064,"sku":"9780393326505","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/200cc93910ec84968760623272390a78.webp?v=1780217602","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/adopting-a-dog-the-indispensable-guide-for-your-newest-family-member-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}