The Shetland Sheepdog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

by Cathy Merrithew, Macmillan General Reference Howell Book House

Overview

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training, and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom, and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together.

The Shetland Sheepdog is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan.

Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876053850
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	09/01/1995
Series:	Happy Healthy Pet , #80
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

CATHY MERRITHEW got her first Sheltie over 20 years ago. She is the British Columbian Director for the Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association, works as a professional groomer and veterinary receptionist, and writes a monthly column on Shelties for Dogs in Canada Magazine.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: Welcome to the World of the Shetland Sheepdog.

1. What Is a Shetland Sheepdog?

2. The Shetland Sheepdog's Ancestry.

3. The World According to the Shetland Sheepdog.

PART TWO: Living with a Shetland Sheepdog.

4. Bringing Your Shetland Sheepdog Home.

5. Feeding Your Shetland Sheepdog.

6. Grooming Your Shetland Sheepdog.

7. Keeping Your Shetland Sheepdog Healthy.

PART THREE: Enjoying Your Dog.

8. Basic Training (lan Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS).

9. Getting Active with Your Dog (Bardi McLennan).

10. Your Dog and Your Family (Bardi McLennan).

11. Your Dog and Your Community (Bardi McLennan).

PART FOUR: Beyond the Basics.

12. Recommended Reading.

13. Resources.