American Pit Bull Terrier

Smart Owner's Guide

by Dog Fancy Magazine (Compiler)

Dedicated to the American Pit Bull Terrier—one of the world's most loyal, intelligent, and versatile breeds—this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for their dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining. Here is *A description of the breed's character and physical conformation *Historical overview *Its attributes as a companion dog *Acquiring, raising, and training * Finding a breeder *Selecting a healthy, sound puppy *Shopping for supplies *Puppy-proofing the home *House-training *Veterinary and home health maintenance *Feeding and nutrition *Grooming *Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) *Solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) *Showing, agility, therapy work *And more. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features, and recipes, training, and care tips are also highlighted on special pages. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed guide is fully indexed. If you own an American Pit Bull Terrier, or if you are thinking about buying one, you'll want this book at your fingertips. With 135 photographs of dogs and puppies.

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published December 7, 2010

Reviews

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is a fun little after novelty book

[Chloe French · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good primer book

This book was a nice start I g point for someone getting a APBT puppy, but not a lot of information on working with older dogs or rescued Pit Bulls. So if you're getting a puppy and need help selecting a breeder and things like that, this book is a wonderful starting point. If you are looking for breed specific training for all ages, looks elsewhere.

[Nakai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for all Pit Bull lovers