{"product_id":"for-the-life-of-your-dog-a-complete-guide-to-having-a-dog-in-your-life-from-adoption-and-birth-through-sickness-and-health-paperback","title":"For the Life of Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Having a Dog in Your Life, from Adoption and Birth Through Sickness and Health - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg Louganis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBetsy Sikora Siino\u003c\/b\u003e (Joint Author), \u003cb\u003eBetsy Sikora Siino\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling autobiography \u003ci\u003eBreaking the Surface, \u003c\/i\u003e Greg Louganis included loving portrayals of his protectors and closest friends: his dogs. Now Greg, a breeder and trainer of Harlequin Great Danes, has teamed up with award-winning animal writer Betsy Sikora Siino to create an extraordinary guide to dog ownership. \u003cbr\u003e Greg's distinctive philosophy and practical tips -- hich have produced his best-in-breed winners -- illuminate every page of this special volume that puts the \u003ci\u003edog'\u003c\/i\u003es best interests first. Here are insights into choosing a dog, basic care, training, exercise, and nutrition -- and an overview of every stage of a dog's life. Passionate in his opinions and wonderfully effective, Greg includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCures for chewing, barking, biting, and other so-called behavior problems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswers to the great housetraining disputes -- including the pros and cons of crating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific feeding programs for optimal nutrition -- and for combating the greatest health threat to your dog: obesity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exercise program for the canine athlete (and they're \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e athletes ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining tips for obedience, showing, and search-and-rescue \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventive medicine, common illnesses from nose to tail, and age-related concerns \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on breeding, whelping, adopting your second (third, fourth...) dog, and more  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor The Life of Your Dog\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring and eye-opening reference. Delivered with Greg's delightful candor, his sound advice makes it a classic for new and long-time dog owners -- and anyone who has ever loved a dog.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography Breaking the Surface, Greg Louganis included loving portrayals of his protectors and closest friends: his dogs. Now Greg, a breeder and trainer of Harlequin Great Danes, has teamed up with award-winning animal writer Betsy Sikora Siino to create an extraordinary and compassionate guide to dog ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg's distinctive philosophy and practical tips -- which have produced his best-in-breed winners -- illuminate every page of this special volume that puts the dog's best interests first. Here are insights into choosing a dog, basic care, training, exercise, and nutrition -- and an overview of every stage of a dog's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassionate in his opinions and wonderfully effective, Greg includes: \u003cbr\u003e-- Cures for chewing, barking, biting, and other so-called behavior problems\u003cbr\u003e-- Answers to the great housetraining disputes -- including the pros and cons of crating\u003cbr\u003e-- Specific feeding programs for optimal nutrition -- and combating the greatest health threat to your dog: obesity\u003cbr\u003e-- An exercise program for the canine athlete (and they're all athletes!)\u003cbr\u003e-- Training tips for obedience, showing, and search-and-rescue\u003cbr\u003e-- Preventive medicine, common illnesses from nose to tail, and age-related concerns\u003cbr\u003e-- Advice on breeding, whelping, adopting your second (third, fourth...) dog, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOR THE LIFE OF YOU DOG is an inspiring and eye-opening reference. Delivered with Greg's delightful candor, his sound advice makes it a classic for new and long-time dog owners -- and anyone who has ever loved a dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg Louganis is a four-time Olympic gold-medal diving champion. His #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling autobiography, \u003ci\u003eBreaking the Surface, \u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1995. 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