Product Description

Are you crazy about Chihuahuas? Chihuahuas For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, is fully updated to show you how to find the one you’ll love most and make him or her part of your family. This one-stop guide gives you all the information you need to raise and care for your plucky little pooch.

You’ll find expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to housebreaking, grooming, training, and more. Plus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of selecting the right vet, handling emergencies, and even entering your little darling in a dog show. You’ll find out about the ups and downs of living with a pet, get familiar with the Chihuahua’s classic physical characteristics, and find help in deciding whether you’d prefer a dog with a long coat or a smooth coat. Discover how to:

• Choose your ideal Chihuahua
• Prepare your home for your new arrival
• Manage your puppy’s nutrition and health
• Prevent common behavior problems
• Teach your Chihuahua fun tricks
• Build a strong and loving bond with your pet
• Train children to get along with your Chihuahua
• Choose Chihuahua toys and accessories
• Select a crate and bedding
• Introduce your little dog to other pets
• Teach your little dynamo manners and good behavior

You know that bringing a Chihuahua into your home will be a happy and joyful experience. Chihuahuas For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, makes it easy, too!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112802 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-16
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .65" h x 6.38" w x 9.16" l, .83 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

From the Back Cover
Tips for tackling housebreaking and behavior issues

Your one-stop guide to selecting and raising this plucky little pooch

Are you crazy about Chihuahuas? This updated guide shows you how to find the right one and make him or her part of the family. You get expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to grooming and training. Plus, you'll see how to find a vet, handle emergencies, and even show your Chihuahua.

Discover how to:

• Choose your ideal Chihuahua
• Prepare your home for your Chihuahua
• Manage nutrition and health
• Prevent common behavior problems
• Teach your dog fun tricks

About the Author
Jacqueline O’Neil is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books and a couple hundred magazine articles on animal care and training. She and her husband, Tom, a wildlife photographer, follow the sun around North America in a motor home. Favorite stops include the Florida Keys, Montana, Alaska, and the Yukon. Before morphing into a Gypsy, Jackie was a successful dog breeder and trainer, handling her own dogs to top awards in the show and obedience rings.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Jackie is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, the National League of American Pen Women, and the Dog Writers Association of America, where she also served two terms as a director. In addition to dogs, she’s into horses, birds, fishing, scuba diving, and fiddling.