The Dog covers four areas of compelling interest:
- The bond between dogs and humans
- Canine behavior
- Canine health and disease
- Canine nutrition
The Dog uses distinctive figures and tables, current references plus suggested readings to aid in comprehension.
Contents
Man's Best Friend: The Animal within the Companion
- Man and Wolf: The Process of Domestication
- Selective Breeding: The Creation of the Working Dog
- The Dog’s Body: Structure, Movement and Special Senses
- Reproduction and Breeding Management
- Genetics and Breeding Programs
- Sharing Our Lives with Dogs: Benefits and Responsibilities
Behavior: Communicating with Man's Best Friend
- Developmental Behavior: Puppy to Adult
- Understanding Normal Canine Behavior
- Learning Process and Training Principles
- Common Behavior Problems and Solutions
Health and Disease: Taking Care and Keeping Fit
- Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs
- Common Non-Infectious Disorders of Dogs
- Internal Parasites
- External Parasites
- First Aid Procedures for Dogs
Nutrition: Feeding for Health and Longevity
- Nutrient Requirements of the Dog
- Providing a Healthy Diet
- Feeding For Health Throughout Life
- Nutritionally Responsive Disorders in Dogs
Index
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