The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise


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Are you thinking about getting a new Bichon Puppy? Or have you recently rescued a dog that is part, or full Bichon? The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise is your go-to guide for everthing you need to know to prepare to successful raise and train a happy, healthy Bichon from puppy to old-age. Chapter Topics include: Choosing a Bichon Frise Bringing Home your Bichon Frise Being a Puppy Parent Housetraining Socializing with People and Animals Living with Other Pets Physical and Mental Exercise Training your Bichon Frise Basic Commands Dealing With Unwanted Behaviors Traveling with Bichon Frise Nutrition Grooming your Bichon Frise Basic Health Care Advanced Bichon Frise Health and Aging Dog Care The Bichon Frise is a hypoallergenic family dog with a huge personality packed into a small body. These dogs have a sense of humor, love to joke around, but also can’t wait to snuggle. While there is little variance in the breeds look, each dog has a unique personality. They are great with all types of people, from infants and small kids, to adults and the elderly. They are regularly described as cheerful and funny and are a great dog for first-time dog owners. Royalty runs through the Bichon’s blood and they know it. They love to be pampered and to be included in everything their owner or family does. These wonderful family dogs tend to have short periods of high energy and then love to relax and snuggle the rest of the time. The energy onsets fast and they enjoy running circles around the house or tables or going for walks outside. Bichon’s are comical in their demeanor and their adorable black eyes make them hard to resist. They are friendly, cute, and love to play and do tricks. Kids and adults alike love them for their size, softness, and fun personality. They will integrate themselves into your family from day one and will find a place deep within your heart. Whether you already own a Bichon, or plan to soon, The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise will be an invaluable guide to help you learn everything you need to know to be a successful Bichon parent.




The Bichon Frise


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The Bichon Frise is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. The 'Best Of Breed' series is a breed specific book, and is perfect for all pet parents. Written by breed experts, this book will enrich your pets' life and help you train and care for your dog from day one.







The Bichon Frise Today


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The Bichon Frise is relatively new to the American dog scene, but became a solid favorite very quickly. In this all-new book the reasons for the Bichon's rapid rise to fame around the world are given along with a host of chapters on essential care for puppies and adults, effective training, breed standards, grooming, health care, the show ring, breeding, the Bichon around the world and everything else owners and admirers of these attractive dogs want to know. The text is beautifully illustrated throughout. A Howell Book of Distinction




Zak George's Dog Training Revolution


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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!




Ultimate Dog Grooming


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Step-by-step guide to grooming all major dog coat types, and on starting a dog grooming business.




The Cautious Canine


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In dogs, "many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums, or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you [may] improve the quality of your dog's life--and yours"--Amazon.com.




The Complete Bichon Frise


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Charting the breed's meteoric rise to fame and analyzing the breed Standard for first-time owners or longtime fanciers, Barbara Stubbs offers a detailed focus on trimming and grooming, families of top winners and producers, breeding, and breed-specific care essentials.







Ultimate Guide to Dog Breeds


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Mankind's relationship with the dog can be traced back for thousands of years. Indeed, the dog is probably our oldest non-human companion. Excavations of Middle Eastern fossils, believed to be at least 12,000 years old. Interestingly, for an animal that has been so important to us for so very long, there is uncertainty as to the exact way in which domestication of the dog occurred. We cannot even be absolutely sure of the evolutionary route by which the dog itself came about- although most experts are in agreement that the wolf is the most probable ancestor. This guide explores in more detail the most likely theories of dog evolution. It also explores some of the ways in which the dog may have begun to befriend humans.