The Complete Pug Handbook: The Essential Guide For New & Prospective Pug Owners (Canine Handbooks, Band 5) - Softcover

Whitwam, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500439193 ISBN 13: 9781500439194

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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“Covers every topic from A to Z on pugs! A MUST-have for any pug enthusiast/fancier. I also recommend it to breeders as an outstanding reference when placing a puppy…especially to a first-time pug owner,” LAURA LIBNER, Pug breeder since 1999, MICHIGAN, USA

This one-stop manual will help you care for, train & build a successful lifelong partnership with your Pug.

British canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with leading breeders in the US & UK to produce ‘The Pug Bible.’ It answers the dozens of questions new & prospective owners have, providing a blueprint for a successful lifelong partnership with your Pug.

It’s easy to read & packed full of practical info, colour photos & insider tips on everything about caring for these unique little dogs.

Puppies - Learn:

• How to Prepare Your Home
• Typical Pug Behaviour
• Getting Through the First Few Days & Nights
• Where Should Puppy Sleep?
• Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond
•  Exercise - How Much & How Often
• Crate Training & Housebreaking
• Socialization
• Obedience Training, incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Lead & Clicker Training
• How to Deal with Issues like Puppy Biting & Chewing
• Feeding Options, incl, Raw Diet, for Puppies, Adults & Senior Dogs

Breeders give their personal advice on what to expect from bringing home your puppy right through to old age – & the pitfalls to avoid.

For anyone who hasn’t chosen their puppy yet, there’s:

• How to Find a Good Breeder & the Questions to Ask
• How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Pug
• Picking a Pup with the Right Temperament for You
•  Male or Female?
• Puppy Contracts
• Where NOT to Buy a Pug From
• Pug-Proofing Your Home
• Finding & Caring for Rescue Pugs

Pug Health is covered at length, including ailments that can affect the breed. There are tips on Keeping Your Pug Healthy, Preventing Overheating, Protecting Eyes, Wrinkle Cleaning, the Best Insurance for Pugs, the Puggy Facts of Life, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing.

Pugs are brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs that require a little extra care from their humans. This book arms you with all the specialist knowledge you’ll ever need for the challenge of owning one of these very loving & lovable dogs.

REVIEWS FOR THE COMPLETE PUG HANDBOOK:

“Love this book - have a 4-month-old pug puppy & so much info – great,” CATHIE WILSON, UK

“I just finished the book & it’s fantastic!!! …it’s comprehensive, well written & easy to read. Love it,” C. KYLE, TENNESSEE

“Absolutely brilliant book! Highly recommended reading for all new Pug owners, this book has breed specific information on every topic, unlike a lot of handbooks which have generalised dog information with only a small section on the actual breed,” S. EVANS, CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALES

“Great, great book! has so much detail & everything you need to know on a pug from picking the right pup to looking after an old pug,” BROWN, UK

“An EXCELLENT BOOK, an absolute must-have for new & would-be Pug parents, a guaranteed point of reference you will return to time after time, easy to understand, very breed specific, unlike lots of other books which seem generic, this has been written by someone who knows the breed. 10/10,” D. BEECHAM, of FIZZLEWICK PUGS, SOUTH WALES, UK

“Very thorough! Rather than just one opinion, one way, it includes the thoughts & recommendations from multiple breeders on many subjects. It is a must-have for all Pug owners, new & old,” L. WRIGHT, MICHIGAN, USA

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1500439193
• ISBN 13: 9781500439194
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 272
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Deutschland