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Lisa Rosenthal
The Chicago Review Press
Softcover, Activity Book
9 1/4 x 7 inches
166
1-55652-362-9
1999
8 - 12 and up
3
$12.95
$9.71
Synopsis
A Dog's Best Friend is an activity book for kids and their dogs that covers a wide variety of topics. If you wonder what breed of dog would be best around young children, Rosenthal makes some suggestions. Want to throw a puppy party? Plans for the party are included. What is the best way to house break a new puppy?
Rosenthal's book is all about dogs, puppies, and their owners written in user-friendly language. She betrays her passion for "man's best friend" and her desire to help owners create safe, loving homes for their pets.
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Fifty activities, sidebars, and crafts teach kids how to care for and create a more loving relationship with their dog. Choosing a dog, house-breaking, and teaching your dog new tricks are a three of the topics included.
Description
This is a comprehensive book about choosing the right dog for your family, house-breaking your dog, communicating with it, teaching your dog tricks, making your own dog biscuits, and building a loving relationship with your dog. In short, this is a treasure for anyone who has a dog or is contemplating getting a dog.
The 166-page book is divided into 6 chapters including: Puppy Love, Creature Comforts, Safety First, Nibbles and Treats, Play Time, and Show and Tell Treats. Each chapter is approximately 20 pages with short topics including: “Puppy’s Veterinarian Visits” “Prepare for a Road Trip” “Time to Brush Everyone’s Teeth”, “Plan a Birthday Party” (for a dog), “Obedience Training”, and “Paint Your Dog’s Portrait.”. The book begins with a foreword by John Caruso, director of humane education, The Anti-Cruelty Society and concludes with a children’s reading list, web site listings, pet-care resources, animal organizations and events and more.