Dogs (Know Your Pet) (Know Your Pet S.)

by Anna Sproule (Author), Michael Sproule (Author), Anna Sproule (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1988

  $6.25

  This is part of the Know your pet series and is a factual introduction to dogs for a young person wanting to become a dog owner. It contains basic practical guidance on pet care, including training, exercising, feeding, healthcare, grooming and hygiene as well as information on choosing a pet and exhibiting a dog for the first time. Dogs' behaviour is explained in relation to the work they like to do, whether it be guarding the home or acting as guide dogs for blind people and there is also advice on how to read their body language Information is given on dogs through the ages and their place in literature. Colour illustrations to accompany the text plus a glossary, a further reading section, a list of useful addresses and an index.