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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Edition: 2008 Hardback, 232 pages
ISBN: 9780470178829
Item: DTB1002
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Summary: With information particularly relevant to Baby Boomers in their 40s to 60s, this book will acknowledge the life changes that may leave mid-lifers with just their dogs for support after death or divorce, when confronting an empty nest, or with older family members moving in and making demands on their free time.
Includes not only selecting a dog, veterinary visits, diet, grooming, and training, but also exercise, dog psychology and physiology, the physical and mental health benefits of dog parenthood, and human/canine interaction.
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Expanded Description:
Perfect for any adult welcoming a dog into their home, this book is particularly applicable to Baby Boomers, who often become parents to four-legged friends after their children have left the nest.
This book will be a valuable addition to any dog lover's library, but especially to those in their 40s to 60s, making life better for dogs and their owners simultaneously. With wit, wisdom, and sage advice, noted dog expert Cheryl Smith discusses how a dog can improve your social life; the health benefits of owning a dog; when to take your dog to the vet; how to avoid separation anxiety; rules for playing games and all that helps you and your dog achieve a mutually beneficial and rewarding relationship.
Many dog care and training books focus solely on either veterinarian-weighted health advice or training methods. In contrast, this book will discuss not only selecting a dog, veterinary visits, diet, grooming, and training, all of which are covered to a greater or lesser extent in the books that do exist, but also exercise, dog psychology and physiology, the physical and mental health benefits of dog parenthood, and human/canine interaction--subjects that other books give short shrift. With information particularly relevant to Baby Boomers, this book will acknowledge the life changes that may leave mid-lifers with just their dogs for support after death or divorce, when confronting an empty nest, or with older family members moving in and making demands on their free time.
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