Your New Dog For Dummies, Portable Edition


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Have fun and enjoy living with your new dog! This hands-on guide gives you everything you need to know right now to begin building a healthy and happy relationship with your new dog. From readying your home for Fido's arrival to housetraining, behavior training, and keeping him fit, Your New Dog For Dummies offers essential information on the day-to-day care of your canine companion. Home sweet home — step off on the right paw with help in choosing the best crate, bedding, bowls, toys, and accessories for your new dog Safety first — learn about common household and outdoor dangers and how to avoid them, and know what to do to make sure your dog can be identified and returned if he gets lost Training camp — develop a housetraining strategy and proper potty protocol for your pooch, and teach manners and basic behaviors Bone up on dog health and nutrition — fulfill Fido's nutritional needs, keep your dog fit with fun exercises, and know basic dog first aid and when to go to the vet Open the book and find: Ways to keep your dog safe from harm Tips for communicating with your dog Help on choosing the right food for Fido Advice for keeping up your dog's appearance Ways to deal with fleas, ticks, and parasites Information for treating common health problems Tips for traveling with your dog Learn to: Feed, train, and care for your dog Select the best gear for your dog Keep your dog fit and healthy Get your relationship with your dog off to a good start




Dog Tricks For Dummies, Portable Edition


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Have the most talented dog in the neighborhood! Want to teach your dog the coolest tricks? This step-by-step guide helps you easily train your four-legged friend using positive reinforcement. By teaching Fido a variety of tricks — from simple moves to more complex routines — you'll fulfill your dog's desire to be the star of the show. And while you're having fun and bonding with your dog, you'll build a mutually trusting relationship. Start out with your best paw forward — develop a training strategy, know the best rewards for good behavior, and understand how your dog learns From pedigree to pet-iquette — teach basic dog manners such as sit, down, and stay; and tailor trick training based on your dog's ability and breed Teach simple tricks — from wag to wave to fetch, high five, and roll over, your dog will master these must-know moves before advancing to trickier tricks That's incredible! — take trick training to the next level and amaze family and friends with more complex tricks like closing doors and fetching a tissue Open the book and find: Basic commands for dog training Hints for clicker training Ways to praise and reward your pooch Old and new favorites to teach man's best friend Tips for keeping your dog focused on the task at hand How to choose the right tricks for your dog's body type Games you and your dog can play together Tips to keep Fido healthy, happy, and looking good Learn to: Teach your dog a range of cool tricks Train your dog using positive reinforcement Bond with your dog while having fun Entertain family and friends




Removing Pet Stains and Odors For Dummies?, Portable Edition


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Eliminate pet stains and odors from your home! Get proven advice on how to take care of even the toughest pet stains and odors. From carpets to hardwood floors, crates to cars, this handy guide gives you practical solutions for all types of pet cleanup chores. Find out: How to choose the best pet-safe household cleaners The smartest way to tackle the odor, stain, and germ issues caused by pet accidents How to refresh and restore carpeted and hard-surface floors Quick cleaning techniques for a crystal-clear, algae-free fish tank The best pet bathing techniques Tips on cleaning a bird cage and maintaining a cat's litter box




Crating and Kenneling For Dummies®, Portable Edition


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The easiest and most effective way to crate train your dog! Want to make crate-training easer for your dog—and yourself? This practical guide gives you the latest information on the most positive and successful way to use a crate to train your dog. Whether you are using a crate to housebreak your dog or for safer travelling, this guide tells you everything you need to know. Find out: What kind of crate is best for your dog What accessories and equipment you will need How to develop and effective training plan The best way to introduce your dog to the crate How to solve any crate-training problems Ways to minimize mischief and maintain order Proven tips for crating success Safe ways to travel by car or by plane




Healthcare and Nutrition For Dummies®, Portable Edition


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Help your dog enjoy a happy, healthier life You do everything you can tomaintain your optimum health. Does't your best friend deserve the same? Your dog is a member of the family and needs the same attention as you do to stay healthy, be happy, and live longer. Healthcare & Nutrition For Dummies makes it easier to ensure that your canine is living a healthy lifestyle. A healthy dog from head to tail — recognize the signs of a healthy dog and learn how to examine your dog’s coat, skin, ears, toes, and teeth "Paws" to learn about nutrition — discover the power of protein, the facts about fat, and the roles that carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals play in your pooch’s overall health Feed me, Seymour — select the best food for Fido, serve the proper portions, set a feeding schedule, and address special dietary needs Reap the rewards of exercise — enjoy fun and creative activities with your pooch to maintain or lose weight and keep joints healthy Open the book and find: What to feed dogs who have diseases or allergies The benefits of nutritional supplements How to handle common orthopedic problems Ways to identify dental problems and how to care for your canine’s canines The signs of an aging dog How to address vision and hearing issues, incontinence, cognitive impairment, and more When to schedule a visit with the vet




Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition


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A lot is new in Windows 8! This quick guide gets you up and running right away New and experienced Windows users alike will need help navigating the features that set Windows 8 apart from previous versions. Let this quick-and-easy guide show you around the Start screen, introduce you to the Charms bar, and help you set up your Microsoft account. Then you can install apps, add social accounts, browse the web, and more. It's different — learn to use the Start screen, launch programs, customize Windows 8, and find the old desktop Work with the apps — install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which apps are presently running Get social — add your social networking and e-mail accounts for quick access Stay safe — create user accounts and keep your personal files private Make it your own — customize Windows 8 with your own photos Open the book and find: Why Windows 8 looks and acts differently than previous versions Where to find the classic desktop interface Why you should password-protect your user account How to add or remove Start screen items Tips on locating an app that's AWOL Advice on updating apps Ten tips for troubleshooting common problems Learn to: Navigate and customize the Start screen Create user accounts and set passwords Use Windows 8 applications for e-mail and photos




Dog Training For Dummies


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Make training fun and effective This friendly guide shows you how to select the right training method for your dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, you'll get expert training tips and techniques for you and your dog — to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged friend. Concentrate on canines — discover why your dog acts the way she does, understand her nutritional needs, and ready yourself for the task of training your dog Prep for your pup — prepare your home for your puppy's arrival, discover the importance of socialization, and get started on housetraining Put your best paw forward — teach basic commands like Sit, Stay, and Down, and get the scoop on how to deal with doggie don'ts like chewing, digging, and excessive barking Take training to the next level — get involved in organized dog activities and competitions, where you'll both show off impressive tricks like retrieving, figure 8s, and much more Open the book and find: Step-by-step instructions for teaching your dog basic commands Helpful advice on crate training Safe ways to address aggression and separation anxiety Tips for teaching Buddy to behave himself around people and other dogs Techniques to keep your senior dog feeling young Health issues that can interfere with training Experts to turn to for training help Learn to: Use positive reinforcement as an effective teaching tool Select the gear you need for training success Teach the basics including Sit, Stay, and Down Eliminate unwanted behavior




Dogs For Dummies


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It's a "doggy-dog" world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it. These days, people's dogs have become bona fide members of the family. Moving from the kennel to the couch, they share our beds, family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindest and utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Do it right, and your dog will become an important and valuable part of the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you've broken a sacred covenant between humankind and another living being. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your canine companion. This book is also for people who want to Choose the right veterinarian Explore the dog-breeding business Find breed-rescue groups Identify canine health problems Look for a purebred Improve your chances at pet success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more: Caring for an aging dog Choosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes Considering euthanasia Feeding Fido the right way House training puppies and adult dogs Keeping up appearances with good grooming Participating in canine competitions Preparing your dog for a disaster Traveling with your dog Award-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurate information — not the lack of effort or concern — is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations, and photographs (both color and black-and-white). You deserve a healthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and you'll be the owner every pet wants and deserves — informed, responsible, and loving. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Dogs For Dummies (9780764552748). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!




Minecraft For Dummies


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Don't be a Minecraft tourist - get expert tips and advice in this full-color primerMinecraft For Dummies is the primer you need to get up to speed.




Annuals for Dummiesreg;


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Includes 8 pages of full-color photos of annuals Your green-thumb guide to choosing and growing annual flowers Annual flowers are your yearly chance to liven up your garden with a burst of color. This friendly gardening companion guides you to the best annuals for your geographic locale and light conditions, explains how to lay the groundwork for your garden, and shows you how to plant, water, fertilize, and care for your flowers. Discover how to Plan your garden, month by month Start strong with "the big eight" annuals Prepare the soil and plant seedlings Water, fertilize, weed, and control pests and diseases