Pit Bulls For Dummies
2. Edition December 2020
256 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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The good, the bad, and the snugly about your new best friend
No breed of dog is the subject of more extreme feelings--both good and bad--than the Pit Bull. Man-eating monster or heroic nanny-dog: What's the real story? Are Pit Bulls the very best breed for kids? (Not always.) Is it all in how you raise them? (Not totally). Will they lick you to death? (Absolutely!)
In the fully updated 2nd Edition of Pit Bulls For Dummies, Dr. Caroline Coile--Dog Writer's Association of America Hall of Famer and former Pit Bull owner--sniffs out the reality behind the myth, rips through the dogma that both vilifies and sanctifies this unique family of dogs, helps you find the best source for your new family member, and shows you the latest and greatest ways to raise, train, and live with your own partying Pit Bull and reap the rewards of happy canine companionship for years to come.
Understand your Pit Bull's origins and characteristics
* Decide if a Pit Bull is for you
* Evaluate Pit Bull sources, whether adopting, rescuing, or buying
* Care for all ages, from puppies to older dogs
* Deal with bad behavior
* Socialize your new dog
Follow the advice in this book and help show the world that well-brought-up Pit Bulls are some of the most charming, companionable, and fun-to-be-around dogs out there--enjoy!
Part 1: Getting Started with Pit Bulls 7
Chapter 1: Pitting and Petting: The Pit Bull's Past 9
Chapter 2: Sizing Up the Pit Bull 23
Chapter 3: Deciding whether a Pit Bull is Right for You 39
Chapter 4: Shopping the Bull Market 53
Part 2: Giving Your Pit Bull a Good Home 71
Chapter 5: Bringing Home Your New Best Friend 73
Chapter 6: Living with Your Pit Bull 89
Part 3: Training and Having Fun with Your Pit 111
Chapter 7: Coping with a Pit Bull Terrorist 113
Chapter 8: Training the Teacher's Pit 129
Chapter 9: Going Out to the Bull Games 145
Part 4: Keeping Your Pit Bull Healthy 155
Chapter 10: Feeding a Bottomless Pit 157
Chapter 11: Primping Your Pit Bull 165
Chapter 12: A Clean Bull of Health 179
Chapter 13: Sick as a Dog 195
Chapter 14: Pit Bull First Aid 209
Chapter 15: Helping Your Dog Age Well 221
Part 5: The Part of Tens 227
Chapter 16: Ten Pit Bull Resources 229
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Help the Pit Bull's Reputation 233
Index 237
