Sternberg, Sue
Successful Dog Adoption
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764538933
- author:
- Sternberg, Sue
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.8 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Dogs
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sue Sternberg's guide to successful dog adoption offers expert advice on finding the perfect companion at a shelter. With clear and easy-to-understand language, she helps you evaluate your reasons for adopting and translates them into what to look for in a particular dog.
Learn how to find a reputable shelter, prepare for the adoption process, and work with shelter personnel to ensure their dogs have been appropriately screened. Discover detailed tests and observations used by professionals to assess temperament and compatibility, now made available to the public.
This practical guide covers essential issues such as choosing a male or female, puppy or adult dog, identifying fearful dogs, and selecting a dog with an ideal temperament. It also provides valuable advice on training your new pet and offers guidance for overcoming common challenges.