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Pets/Pet Care
Publisher: Fehrman Books
ISBN-10: 0984200126
Pages: 118
Copyright: March, 2010
ISBN-13: 9780984200122
Written especially for the sighthound breeds, Only Angels shows you how to raise and train a perfect friend and companion. Diet, exercise, health tips and the Affection Training Method developed specifically for sighthounds.
Only Angels: How to Raise and Train the Perfect Sighthound
Table of Contents
Introduction
Bringing Home the New Hound
What to Expect from a Rescue Hound
Communicating with Your Hound
The Sighthound Language
The Language of Tail and Ear Placement
Other Body Language
The Leader of the Pack
Do You Need to Train Your Hound?
The Affection Training Method
How Does the Affection Training Method Work?
Using Your Voice Effectively
Getting Your Hound’s Attention
How to Get Your Hound to Come When Called - Every Time
Lesson 1 - Coming When Called
Lesson 2 - Cradling - It’s Not Just for Babies
Lesson 3 - Teaching Sit/Lie Down
Lesson 4 - The “Off” Command
Lesson 5 - The Advanced “Off”
Lesson 6 - Stay
Lesson 7 -Leash Training
The Sporn No-Pull Halter
Barking - How Much is Too Much and What to Do About It
Biting and Aggression
Bite Inhibition Exercises
Car Sickness - Prevention and Cure
Chewing and Teething - Ouch!
Crate Training
Diet and Nutrition
What Should Commercial Dog Food Contain?
How to Evaluate Commercial Dog Foods
The Best Diet is the One Nature Made
The Natural Diet
The Easy Natural Diet
Foods That Are Toxic to Your Hound
Feeding Puppies
Feeding the Older Hound
Natural Product Sources in the U.S.A.
Water - A Critical Issue
Flea Follies
House Training and Scent Marking
Submissive and Excitement Urination
Scent Marking
Puppyhood and Puppy Development
The First Six Weeks of Life
Seven to Eight Weeks
The Socialization Period
Eight to Ten Weeks
Ten to Twelve Weeks
Twelve to Sixteen Weeks
Sixteen Weeks to Six Months
Six to Twelve Months
Twelve to Thirty Months
Particular Puppy Perils
Poisonous Household Items
Preventing Problems
Separation Anxiety
Shyness/Fearfulness
Common Mistakes to Avoid
How To Build Your Hound’s Confidence
Socialization Techniques
Toys, Treats and Supplies
Exercising Your Hound
On the Road with Your Hound
Hound Proofing Your Home
In the Air with Your Hound
Emergency First Aid
Dental Hygiene and Teething
Sighthound Medical Issues
Resources
About the Author
Photo Credits
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