101 Things to Know Before Getting a Dog: The Essential Guide to Preparing Your Family and Home for a Canine Companion

by Susan M. Ewing

If you’re longing for the pitter-patter of four furry feet, you have some homework to do. When new dog owners aren’t prepared, it’s the dog who suffers, so it’s very important to consider all angles of dog care and ownership before making the commitment. This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable dog for your home and lifestyle and goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding, grooming, training, healthcare, and much more to fully educate prospective new dog owners.

Inside 101 Things to Know before Getting a Dog:

•Advice on selecting a puppy or adult dog based on your family, living space, and lifestyle

•Buying a purebred from a breeder versus adopting from a shelter or rescue group

•The equipment and supplies you’ll need before the dog comes home

•Getting the dog acclimated to his new environment

•Feeding, grooming, training, and healthcare for all life stages

•Keeping your dog safe at home and away

•Illustrations, charts, and checklists, to help you plan and prepare

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 10, 2017

Reviews

[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful little book. Covers a lot of topics relevant to prospective first time dog owners or those who haven't had a dog since childhood. USA focus but a lot of the information is as universal as the love of dogs

[Jenny J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, easy to read intro to dog ownership. Lots of good info about behavior, new dog needs, types of dogs etc. But not an exhaustive volume. If you want a training guide this is not it.