Siberian Huskies For Dummies 2nd Edition by Diane Morgan ISBN 9781119711865 111971186X

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ISBN 10: 111971186X
ISBN 13: 9781119711865
Author: Diane Morgan

Siberian Huskies For Dummies 2nd Edition Table of contents:

Part 1: Getting to Know Your Siberian Husky

Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Siberian Huskies, Just the Basics

Knowing What to Look for: A Husky’s Breed Standard

Understanding Why Huskies Make Great Pets

Picking a Husky: Where to Go and Where to Avoid

Introducing Your Husky to His New Home

Caring for Your Husky

Chapter 2: Recognizing What a Siberian Husky Is (and Isn’t)

Examining the Siberian Husky Breed Standard

Comparing the Lookalikes and Imposters

Part 2: Looking for Your Soul Mate

Chapter 3: Selecting a Siberian Husky

Determining Whether a Husky Is Right for You

Finding Your Dog

Choosing the Right Puppy

Recognizing When Your Husky Puppy Matures

Chapter 4: Outfitting Your New Husky

Selecting the Right Collars, Leashes, and Harnesses

Using ID Tags

Choosing Food and Water Dishes

Focusing on Grooming Tools

Picking a Place for Your Husky to Sleep

Finding the Right Crate

Getting Chew Toys

Considering Pet Doors

Considering an Outdoor Kennel

Adding a Dog Gate

Part 3: Living with a Siberian Husky

Chapter 5: Welcoming Home Your Husky

Choosing a Veterinary Practice

Naming or Renaming Your New Dog

Surviving the First Day and Night

Determining Whether Dog Is an Indoor or Outdoor Dog

Giving Your Pup the Love, Exercise, and Discipline He Needs

Housetraining Your Husky

Cleaning Up: Siberian Housekeeping

Chapter 6: Figuring Out What Your Husky Is Telling You

Picking Up on What Your Dog Is Saying: Audible Cues

Interpreting Your Husky’s Body Language: Visual Cues

Reading Your Dog’s Facial Gestures

Watching Your Husky’s Tail

Making Sense of Weird Behavior

Noticing Your Siberian’s Sleeping Style

Chapter 7: Socializing Your Siberian

Interacting with Your Puppy

Introducing Your Siberian to Children

Introducing Your Husky to Other Animals

Chapter 8: Training Your Husky

Training the Family before You Train Your Dog

Setting Your Training Goals

Agreeing on Commands

Teaching Your Husky the Basics

Taking Advantage of Formal Obedience Training

Chapter 9: Solving Bad Behavior

Coping with Separation Anxiety

Coping with the Thunder Phobia

Addressing the Vocalist

Dealing With Holes: The Digger

Chomping on Everything: The Chewer

Stealing Set-Out Food: The Counter-Cruiser

Dumping Trash: The Trashman

Running Off: The Escape Artist

Hunting Other Animals: The Big (or Small) Game Hunter

Heading for the Door: The Charger

Being Playful: The Nipper

Getting Your Attention: The Jumper

Chapter 10: Dealing with Aggression

Establishing Your Leadership

Handling Aggression

Understanding Types of Aggressive Behavior

Hiring a Professional

Avoiding Dog Bites

Part 4: Keeping Your Husky Healthy

Chapter 11: Feeding Your Husky

Knowing Your Husky’s Nutritional Needs

Reading the Labels

Taking a Look at the Main Types of Dog Food

Considering Supplements

Figuring Out How Much to Feed Your Dog

Looking at Performance, Maintenance, and Low-Calorie Foods

Chapter 12: Grooming Your Siberian

Brushing and Combing Your Husky

Bathing Your Husky

Dealing with Shedding

Paying Attention to Your Husky’s Entire Body

Finding a Professional Groomer

Chapter 13: Focusing on Your Husky’s Health and Wellbeing

Knowing What to Expect on the First Vet Checkup

Neutering and Spaying: The Biggest Decision

Examining Vaccines in Plain English

Focusing on the Different Viruses That Can Afflict Your Husky

Avoiding Heartworm

Knowing How to Prevent Leptospirosis

Being Aware of Canine Hip Dysplasia

Being Aware of Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Tackling Arthritis

Eyeing Eye Problems

Identifying Cushing’s Disease

Concentrating on Epilepsy

Attending to Diabetes

Watching Out for Fleas and Ticks

Getting the Lowdown on Hypothyroidism

Keeping an Eye Out for Cancer

Dealing with Zinc Malabsorption Disorder

Achoo! Controlling Your Husky’s Allergies

Biting into Dental Problems

Addressing Bloat

Understanding Aging Issues in Your Husky

Chapter 14: Responding to Emergencies

Staying on Top of Your Dog’s Vital Signs

Assembling the Complete Pet First-Aid Kit for Your Husky

Administering Meds

Handling Accidents

Dealing with Bites

Stopping External (Wound) Bleeding

Keeping a Lookout for Bloat

Addressing Breathing Difficulties

Stabilizing Broken Bones

Paying Attention to Coughing

Tackling Digestive Issues

Attending to Choking

Cooling Down Heat Stress

Treating Poisonings

Taking Care of Porcupine Quills

Managing Seizures

Aiding Wounds

Part 5: Bringing Out the Sled Dog in Your Siberian

Chapter 15: Sledding with Your Siberian

Sledding 101: The Basics of the Sport

Getting a Sled Dog

Sledding for Fun

Chapter 16: The Last Great Race: The Iditarod

Understanding How It Began: The Start of the Iditarod

Following the Trail

Looking at the Iditarod Today

Part 6: The Part of Tens

Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with (or without) Your Husky

Go for a Walk

Include Your Husky on Your Bike Rides

Travel in Your Vehicle

Find a Pet-Friendly Hotel

Take Public Transportation

Fly with Your Husky: Yes or No?

Find a Reputable Pet-Sitter

Locate a Good Boarding Kennel

Chapter 18: Ten Hazards for a Husky (and How to Avoid Them)

Electricity

Rat and Mouse Poison (Rodenticides)

Household Cleaning Agents

Medicine Chest Menace

Hazardous Plants

Holiday Hazards

Garage Doors

Antifreeze

Lawn Chemicals

Swimming Pools

Chapter 19: Ten Great Dog Activities for Your Husky (besides Sledding)

Agility

Bikejoring

Canicross

Carting (with a Cart or with Equipment)

Conformation

Diving Dog

Obedience

Rally

Skijoring

Therapy Dog

Tracking

Chapter 20: Ten Reasons to Have a Siberian Husky

Huskies Always Smile

Huskies Make Terrific Exercise Partners

A Siberian Husky Can Pull You Wherever You Want to Go

Siberians Have No Doggie Odor

Huskies Are Educational

Huskies Provide Social Mobility

Huskies Are Great with Children

Huskies Will Make You a Better Citizen

Siberians Remind You What Really Matters in Life

Huskies Love You Unconditionally

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Siberian Husky Resources

The Siberian Husky Club of America

International Sled Dog Racing Association

American Kennel Club (AKC)

International Siberian Husky Club

Mushing/Sledding Equipment

Sled Dog Central

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Pet Poison Helplines

Index

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