| 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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