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The Dog Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance

By: David Brunner, Sam Stall, Paul Kepple (Illustrator), Jude Buffum (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 1 April 2004 | Edition Number 1

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At Last! A Beginner’s Guide to Canine Technology

Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my dog have an owner’s manual?” And now, thankfully, he does.

Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can I program my model to fetch? And why is its nose always wet? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers right here—courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced dog owners.

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Welcome to Your New Dog!	p. 10
The Dog: Diagram and Parts List	p. 13
The Head	p. 13
The Body	p. 14
Sensor Specifications	p. 15
Memory Capacity	p. 19
Product Life Span	p. 19
Overview of Makes and Models	p. 20
A Brief Product History	p. 22
Survey of Brands	p. 24
Top-Selling Models	p. 26
Nonstandard, Off-Brand Models	p. 38
Selecting an Appropriate Model	p. 40
New Versus Used Models	p. 42
Selecting a Gender	p. 43
Selecting a Vendor	p. 43
Puppy Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist	p. 46
Adult Dog Pre-acquisition Inspection Checklist	p. 48
Home Installation	p. 50
Preparing the Home	p. 52
Recommended Accessories	p. 53
Initial Introduction	p. 56
Interfacing with Children	p. 57
Interfacing with Other Dogs	p. 60
Interfacing with Cats	p. 63
First Night at Home	p. 66
Selecting a Name	p. 67
Daily Interaction	p. 68
Audio Cues and Body Language	p. 70
Dogs and Human Speech	p. 72
Sleep Mode	p. 72
Dog Identification Methods	p. 73
Exercise and Fitness	p. 74
Yard Containment Protocol	p. 77
Waste Disposal Protocols	p. 81
Crate Training	p. 81
House-Training	p. 84
Dealing with Unauthorized Downloads	p. 84
Basic Programming	p. 86
Overview of Factory-Installed Software	p. 88
Establishing Dominance	p. 89
Training Options (Software Add-Ons)	p. 92
Socialization	p. 92
Leash Training	p. 92
Sit	p. 94
Stay	p. 94
Heel	p. 97
Coming When Called	p. 98
Selecting an Obedience Program	p. 101
Fuel Requirements	p. 102
Types of Fuel	p. 104
Selecting a Brand	p. 106
How to Feed	p. 107
Fuel Supplements (Snacks)	p. 111
Managing the Dog's Weight	p. 112
Weight Reduction	p. 114
Exterior Maintenance	p. 116
Understanding the Coat	p. 118
Overview of Dog Hair Varieties	p. 119
General Coat Maintenance	p. 122
Selecting a Professional Groomer	p. 123
Removing Mats	p. 124
Bathing	p. 125
Ears	p. 128
Eyes	p. 129
Teeth	p. 129
Anal Glands	p. 129
Nails	p. 130
Emergency Cleanups	p. 132
Growth and Development	p. 134
Puppy Growth Stages	p. 136
Birth to 8 Weeks	p. 136
8 to 15 Weeks	p. 136
16 Weeks to 11 Months	p. 137
12 Months	p. 137
Calculating Age in "Dog Years"	p. 140
Teeth Development	p. 140
Diet Requirements	p. 141
Sexual Maturity	p. 141
Spaying and Neutering	p. 142
Interior Maintenance	p. 144
Selecting a Service Provider	p. 146
Conducting a Home Maintenance Inspection	p. 147
Visiting Your Service Provider	p. 149
Age 6-8 Weeks	p. 149
Age 10-12 Weeks	p. 149
Age 14-16 Weeks	p. 150
Annually	p. 150
Potentially Major Hardware Glitches	p. 151
Minor Hardware Glitches	p. 154
Medicinal Compounds	p. 156
Administering Pills	p. 157
Measuring the Dog's Heart Rate	p. 158
Measuring the Dog's Core Temperature	p. 159
Emergency Maintenance	p. 160
Contagious Diseases	p. 162
Chronic Diseases	p. 164
Hereditary Diseases	p. 166
Allergies	p. 167
Poisons	p. 168
Trauma	p. 170
Bugs in the System	p. 172
Internal Parasites	p. 172
External Parasites	p. 175
Behavioral/Psychological Disorders	p. 178
Emergency Transport Techniques	p. 180
The Heimlich Maneuver	p. 183
Artificial Respiration and CPR	p. 184
Pet Insurance	p. 187
Advanced Functions	p. 188
Home and Personal Defense	p. 190
Contests	p. 191
Hardware Modifications	p. 195
Reproduction	p. 196
Selecting a Mate	p. 196
Mating	p. 197
Pregnancy	p. 198
Prenatal Monitoring	p. 198
Preparing for Birth	p. 199
Birth	p. 199
Canine Travel	p. 200
Automobile Travel	p. 200
Air Travel	p. 202
Old Age	p. 203
Obsolescence and Deactivation	p. 204
Appendix	p. 206
Troubleshooting	p. 207
Technical Support	p. 216
Glossary of Terms	p. 217
Index	p. 219
About the Authors	p. 224
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The Dog Owner's Manual

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