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If youre longing for the pitter-patter of four furry feet, you have some homework to do. And here is everything you need to know! When new dog owners arent prepared, its the dog who suffers, so its very important to consider all angles of dog care and ownership before making the commitment. This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable dog for your home and lifestyle, and then it goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding, grooming, training, healthcare, and much more to fully educate prospective dog owners. Included is: *Advice on selecting a puppy or adult dog based on your family, living space, and lifestyle *Buying a purebred from a breeder versus adopting from a shelter or rescue group *The equipment and supplies youll need before the dog comes home *Getting the dog acclimated to its new environment *Feeding, grooming, training, and healthcare for all life stages *Keeping your dog safe at home and away *Illustrations, charts, and checklists to help you plan and prepare. Bringing a puppy or dog into your home will change your life and make you happier and healthier. But you will want to be ready for everything you may face. Here is what you need to know, all from an expert!



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Susan Ewing

My two greatest joys as a kid were riding my bike and reading books. Both offered escape and adventure - my bike took me flying out into the physical world, while books were the bridge to an inner world of emotion and ideas. I came to writing as way to hold the physical world like a bird in my hands, so I could see more clearly, feel more deeply, and understand more completely. And because in those moments when writing works, it's magic. I was born and raised in Kentucky, but wandered west soon after graduating high school. I lived in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for many years, rotating through a variety of jobs, like working as a bull cook in the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay, commercial salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska, staking mining claims for a geophysical company in the Brooks Range, working in a print shop, and waitressing. Then I got a job as an wildlife information officer, and started writing as part of the job. Something clicked. I loved it. Soon after that I wrote my first book, I was the kid on the bike - thrilled and committed to the ride. Somewhere in all that I finished my much-interrupted education and graduated with a BA from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. In 1991, I moved to the Gallatin Valley of Montana, which felt like home as soon as I saw the Bridger Mountains on the horizon. My life is at its sweetest equilibrium when I'm out hiking in those mountains with my husband and my dog.



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