Dachshunds for Dummies - Softcover

Adamson, Eve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764552899 ISBN 13: 9780764552892

Publisher: For Dummies, 2001

Synopsis

Everybody loves a Wiener dog. Their funny bodies with their short little legs, floppy ears, and pleading eyes make Dachshunds irresistible even to people who claim to dislike small dogs. Also, Dachshunds are natural clowns. They can keep a room in stitches with their antics and coax one more dog cookie out of the strictest disciplinarian. In addition, Dachshunds are great with kids, love to play, and can be extremely affectionate. On the other hand, Dachshunds can sometimes be very willful and hard to train, often  bark a lot, and can rival a Labrador Retrievers in their ability to dismantle your furniture.

Is this playful and inquisitive breed the right dog for you and your family? Dachshunds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this unique breed. Life-long Dachshund fancier and leading pet journalist, Eve Adamson gets you up and running with what you need to know to:

• Find and communicate with reputable breeders
• Choose the right Dachshund for you
• Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
• Educate yourself and your dog
• Handle behavioral problems
• Participate in competitions

In friendly, down-to-earth language, Eve provides insights into the Dachshund temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Dachshund owner should know—along with fun facts and Dachshund trivia, and tips on how to have a great time with your Dachshund. You’ll discover how to:

• Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
• Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
• Understand how to communicate with your Dachshund
• Train your Dachshund
• Find a good trainer and attend classes
• Deal with emotional conflicts
• Feed and exercise your Dachshund
• Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
• Have loyal friend for life

The indispensable guide for you and your Dachshund, Dachshunds For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this plucky breed of dog.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"A must-have for every Dachshund owner." Adrian Milton, Dachshund Friendship Club host

The indispensable guide for you and your Dachshund

Get the lowdown on keeping your Dachshund healthy and content With its long body and short legs, the Dachshund is unlikely to be confused with any other dog. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on the Dachshund temperament, helps you decide whether this plucky, inquisitive breed fits your lifestyle, tells you how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.

Discover how to: Choose the right Dachshund for you Maintain your dog's good health Feed your dog properly Exercise and entertain your dog Handle behavioral problems

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About the Author

Eve Adamson is a regular contributor to Dog Fancy magazine and other pet-related publications. She is the coauthor of Labrador Retrievers For Dummies(r).

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0764552899
• ISBN 13: 9780764552892
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 262