Discusses the selection, care, and training of dogs, including what to do when your puppy nips, barks, or digs; looks at adopting the adult dog, grooming basics, dog shows and obedience trials; and describes the different breeds of dogs and their characteristics. Original. "I enthusiastically recommend this book to all of my clients and to millions of pet lovers." Marty Becker, DVM, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul The indispensable guide to selecting, training, and caring for your dog "Two paws up! . . . A wealth of practical information." Darris O. Hercs, Humane Society of Sonoma County From mixes to purebreds, puppies to seniors, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to choose, train, and enjoy living with a dog. Get the best and latest information on nutrition, preventive health care, common diseases, and more — along with tips for traveling with your pooch, dog gear, and even the hottest new dog sports. Praise for the 1st Edition of Dogs For Dummies ® "Written with intelligence, wit, and heart. If your dog had a credit card, he'd buy you this wonderful guide." — Carol Lea Benjamin, author of Dog Training in 10 Minutes "An intelligent, thorough, and humorous reference that should be on any dog lover's list of must-haves." — Duncan C. Ferguson, D.V.M., Ph.D., University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine "This book represents the best dog writing of the year. We honor it with pride." — Mordecai Siegal, President, DWAA, and author of Good Dog, Bad Dog Discover how to: Choose the right puppy or dog - Keep your dog groomed, fit, and healthy - Know what to feed your dog - Solve common behavioral problems - Have fun with your dog Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books - Choose from many different subject categories - Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com Gina Spadafori is affiliated with the Veterinary Information Network and is an essayist for Pets.com. She's also the award-winning coauthor of Cats For Dummies ® and Birds For Dummies ® . Puppies Pets Canine Animals -