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Köp båda 2 för 487 kr"i wanted to get things right for my pug from day one to build a solid foundation and ensure he was given all the correct care and advice so this is the book i chose." – amy andrews
"You can see how much hard work went into this book by looking at the range of breeders from many different countries around the world. Best Pug book I’ve bought." – Jean Gregg.
chapter 1 - meet the pug - physical size and appearance - coat, color, tail - pug health issues - the pug puppy - personality and temperament - with other pets - male or female? - with children.
Chapter 2 - The History of the Pug - Famous Pugs and Their Owners
Chapter 3 - Is the Pug the Right Dog? - Do I Need a License? - Puppy or Adult Pug? - One or Two? - The Need for Socialization - Cost of Keeping a Pug - Pros and Cons of Owning a Pug.
Chapter 4 - Buying a Pug - Pet Quality vs. Show Quality - How Much Do They Cost? - How to Choose a Breeder - Good Breeders Checklist - Puppy Mills -Avoiding Scams - Identification Systems for Dogs - What Is the Best Age to Purchase a Puppy? - How to Choose a Puppy - Nine Essential Health Tests You Can Use - Six Great Checks for Puppy Social Skills - Submissive or Dominant?
Chapter 5 - Caring for Your New Pug Puppy - Household Poisons - Plant Dangers, Inside and Out - What to Name Your Pug? - Preparing for the Homecoming - The Importance of the Crate - Our Top Ten Crate Training Tips - Where Should They Sleep? - Go Slow with the Children - Introductions to Other Pets - What Can I Do to Make My Pug Love Me? - Common Mistakes to Avoid - Habituation and Socialization - Stopping a Fight - Safety First.
Chapter 6 - Pug House-training - Accelerated Potty Training - Marking Territory - Dealing with Separation Anxiety -13 Tips for Leaving Your Pug During the Daytime.
Chapter 7 - Food and Exercise -The Canine Digestive Tract -Top Feeding Tips - Feeding Your Puppy - Adult Nutrition - Never Feed These to Your Pug -The Dehydrated Diet (Freeze-dried) - Kibble Diet or Canned Food? -The BARF/Raw Diet -Food Allergies - How Much to Feed? -Treats - Ingredients - Be Careful! -Obesity-the Silent Killer - Natural Medicines - Herbs for a Healthy Diet - Feeding Older Pugs - What the Breeders Advise on Feeding and Diet - Managing Your Pug’s Activity - Pugs and Heat - Collar or Harness? - Standard Leash or Retractable? - Pug Walking Tips - Pugs and Activities - Playtime and Toys.
Chapter 8 - Showing Your Pug -Tips and Advice - The Westminster Dog Show and Crufts
Chapter 9 - Grooming - Eyes - Cleaning the Ears and Face - Bathing - Nail Trimming - Anal Glands - Fleas and Ticks - Home Dental Care
Chapter 10 - Training and Problem Behaviors - Dog Whispering - Don’t Reward Bad Behavior - Teaching Basic Commands - Beyond Basic Training -Incorporating Hand Signals -Teaching Distance Commands - Clicker Training - First Tricks - Excessive Jumping - Barking Behavior - Chasing - Chewing -Digging - Begging - Biting - Dealing with Copraphagia.
Chapter 11 - Pug Health -Your Veterinarian Is Your Partner - Spaying and Neutering - Vaccinations - Evaluating for Worms - Diarrhea - Understanding Vomiting - Lung Lobe Torsion - Mast Cell Tumor Disease - Allergies - General Signs of Illness - Coughing and/or Wheezing - Dental Care - Diabetes - Canine Eye Care ...