Boxer The - Our Best Friends Author:Chad Hautmann The purpose of the Our Best Friends series is to provide a helpful and comprehensive introduction to pet ownership. Each book contains the basic information a prospective pet owner needs in order to choose the right pet for his or her situation and to care for that pet throughout the pet's lifetime. Training, socialization, proper nutrition, pot... more »ential medical issues, and the legal responsibilities of pet ownership are throughly explained and discussed, and an abundance of expert tips and suggestions are offered. The books in the Our Best Friends series provide everything the reader needs to know about how to have a happy, well-adjusted, and well-behaved pet.
These books can help you keep your dogs healthy, disease-free, and happy by providing detailed instructions in the following areas: finding a dog that is right for you, either from a breeder or a shelter; understanding the costs involved in owing a dog, as well as your legal responsibilities; keeping your dog safe, both at home and outside the home; selecting the right veterinarian to ensure your dog's health; providing proper nutrition during each phase of your dog's life; housetraining your dog and teaching him basic commands; properly grooming and exercising your dog; and becoming involved in activities that require advanced training, such as participating in dog shows, competing in dog sports, or working as service dogs.