Each title in Barron’s brand-new
Dog Bibles Series
for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed’s physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include—
What to look for when choosing a puppy
Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits
Everyday care, grooming and exercise
Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems
Training and play activities
Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands.