Handling your dog

Handling your dog

Michael J. Rosen, 1954-

Book - 2019

Many youngsters wish for a canine companion--but many instructional books are geared toward adults or more advanced readers! Providing an insightful and accessible look at several aspects of dog ownership, A Dog's Life highlights how to train, care for, and understand our loyal four-legged companions. Each book offers a brief tutorial on a different topic and works with the others to compile a comprehensive yet introductory guide to such issues as what motivates a dog, methods of proper handling and grooming, and how to interpret behaviors, facial expressions, and vocalizations. Vibrant, relatable photos feature an array of dogs and are sure to entice humans and canines alike! An instructional guide to handling dogs, this title touches... on how to pet, lift, and groom a dog and informs young dog owners what to expect from the loyal, loving animals.

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Subjects
Dogs > Juvenile literature.
Pets > Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Published
Mankato, Minnesota, Creative Education [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Michael J. Rosen, 1954- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781640260542
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  • Try this: dog prints.
Review by Booklist Review

Wait! Are you trying to pick up a dog? Before you go any further, read this volume in the A Dog's Life series (6 titles). Is the pooch squirming? It is a Great Dane? These are not good dogs to lift! The text uses a gentle tone to explain the proper way to hold, groom, and touch a dog, while always paying attention to the pup's reactions. Tips on easing canine anxiety with a well-placed rub and acclimating a dog to its brush are two of the topics pet owners will find here. Wonderful dog photos appear on most pages, and a concluding paw-print activity offers readers some messy fun. This book's information is decidedly light, but it clearly demonstrates that understanding one's dog is at the heart of great pet care.--Julia Smith Copyright 2019 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Horn Book Review

Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog] (c) Copyright 2021. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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