Happy dog, how busy people care for their dog : a stress-free guide for all dog owners
(Book)

The definition of "having it all"-home, career, family, and social life-has been expanded to include dog ownership. Moore, a dog-training expert, and Ackerman, a veterinarian and prolific writer for the popular and professional pet audience, have combined their talents to present a comprehensive guide for today's busy person who wants to enjoy the companionship of a dog. In a breezy, easy-to-understand style, the authors cover selecting an appropriate breed; meeting the dog's nutritional, safety, and health needs; using positive training methods for housebreaking and obedience; interviewing and hiring pet sitters; keeping the dog active; finding pet-friendly living accommodations; traveling with the dog; and, finally, finding a good adoptive home if the owner must give up the dog. Also included are a bibliography and a listing of web resources. Illustrated with appealing photographs, which is to be expected from the publisher of Dog Fancy magazine, this is a good choice for libraries needing a current, popular, complete, and attractive guide with a unique point of view.-Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

The definition of "having it all"-home, career, family, and social life-has been expanded to include dog ownership. Moore, a dog-training expert, and Ackerman, a veterinarian and prolific writer for the popular and professional pet audience, have combined their talents to present a comprehensive guide for today's busy person who wants to enjoy the companionship of a dog. In a breezy, easy-to-understand style, the authors cover selecting an appropriate breed; meeting the dog's nutritional, safety, and health needs; using positive training methods for housebreaking and obedience; interviewing and hiring pet sitters; keeping the dog active; finding pet-friendly living accommodations; traveling with the dog; and, finally, finding a good adoptive home if the owner must give up the dog. Also included are a bibliography and a listing of web resources. Illustrated with appealing photographs, which is to be expected from the publisher of Dog Fancy magazine, this is a good choice for libraries needing a current, popular, complete, and attractive guide with a unique point of view.-Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

OMG hey dude, welcome home! I shredded that sofa cushion you left for me. Wait, you tellin' me you didn't want me to tear that mother apart? You are so confusing sometimes, you know that? 'Scuse me while I lick myself. So, did you read that book by Ackerman and Moore (available new and used on the web)? 'Cuz I was flipping though, and it makes a lot of sense. It says I need exercise, attention, and structure. Good food and fresh air, too, but mostly it's about making sure I'm tired. Because as far as a pet dog goes, a tired dog is a good dog. And sometimes I need little jobs, like fetching or protecting. But I know you get busy and sometimes just leave sofa cushions for me to shred. About that: I know your voice is louder sometimes, but I don't know what the hell you're talking about. I just like it when you talk to me! Attention is attention; I don't care if it's negative or positive. Lemme tell you, too: I can't wait to see you get home because I have been waiting, like, ALL DAY and I really have to pee, but mostly I just miss you, my alpha leader. I know you're busy watching that blue flickering box every night. It's boring for me, yeah-I'd rather be outside sniffing something great, like another dog's butt-but I love you and trust you totally. Otherwise you wouldn't have given me a home, right dude? Dude? Can we go outside now? Hey, is that sofa cushion for me? - Douglas Lord, "Books for Dudes," LJReviews 1/19/12. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.