Beagles For Dummies

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Description Get a crash course on the cute and fun-loving Beagle with the Wiley Beagles For Dummies. Known for their humor and intelligence, as well as a stubborn nature, life with these little hounds can lead to years of joy and love—but they aren’t just another hound dog, and this book covers it all. Perfect for anyone who is thinking about getting a Beagle or who already lives with one, it answers all your questions in an easy-to-read manner. In this book, you’ll learn first and foremost whether a Beagle is the right dog for you, and if so, whether you should choose a puppy or adult and male or female. It also covers how to correct common behavioral issues—like keeping him out of the hamper—what you need to survive puppyhood, how to Beagle-proof your home, how to train him, what health issues are common in the breed and more. Using expert knowledge and personable language, this book answers all of your questions and then some with fun facts, tips and amusing anecdotes. About the Author Susan McCullough has written for numerous media outlets. Her articles have appeared in Family Circle, The Washington Post, Dog Fancy, ASPCA Animal Watch, Dogs USA, AKC Gazette, AKC Family Dog, Dog World, Animal Fair, among others. Susan is the author of Housetraining For Dummies and Senior Dogs For Dummies. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers Association. See all items by Susan McCullough Item Number 116371 Dimensions 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches Weight 13.6 ounces ISBN-13 9780470039618 Series For Dummies ISBN-10 0470051035 Subject Dog Breeds Pages 300 Dog Breed Beagle Format Paperback Author Susan McCullough Publication Date Dec 1, 2006 Publisher Wiley Made in United States Excerpt Read An Excerpt Table of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Beagles 7 Chapter 1: Beagles and You: Made for Each Other? 9 Chapter 2: The Incredible, Lovable Beagle 21 Chapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Beagle 33 Chapter 4: Choosing Your Beagle Soul Mate 47 Part II: Starting Life with Your Beagle 59 Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Beagle’s Arrival 61 Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Beagle Home 79 Chapter 7: Beginning a Beautiful Friendship 91 Part III: Caring for Your Beagle 105 Chapter 8: Feeding Your Beagle 107 Chapter 9: Getting Physical: Exercising Your Beagle 121 Chapter 10: Sprucing Up Your Beagle 131 Chapter 11: Managing Your Beagle’s Day-to-Day Health 147 Chapter 12: Dealing with Health Issues 163 Chapter 13: Traveling (or Not) with Your Beagle 179 Part IV: Training Your Beagle 191 Chapter 14: Housetraining Your Beagle 193 Chapter 15: Schooling Your Beagle 207 Chapter 16: Rehabbing the Delinquent Beagle 223 Part V: The Part of Tens 235 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep Your Beagle Healthy and Happy 237 Chapter 18: Ten Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make with Your Beagle 243 Chapter 19: Ten Unique Beagle Occupations and Activities 249 Appendix: Wanna Know More? Additional Resources 253 Index 257 Table of Contents Index Index