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Buying a Puppy from a breeder
Puppies are adorable bundles of wagging tails, soft eyes and warm puppy kisses that pull at your heartstrings, begging you to take them home. As difficult as it may sometimes be, the choice of a puppy should not be made on the spur of the moment. Doing so has often resulted in the acquisition of a dog that does not meet the expectations of his owner. Many times these dogs are eventually resold and, unfortunately, some end up in the pound. Indeed, this is not the fault of the poor puppy; the uneducated owner is to blame.
Before buying a puppy, talk to several owners about the breed you are interested in, gather information and make an informed choice. Each breed was developed for a specific function and, as a result, their personality and traits may not match your lifestyle. Be sure to become completely familiar with the breed you are interested in before deciding to buy a puppy. Remember, your puppy is depending on you to care for and love him for life.
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Finding a rescue centre
'All-breed' dog-rescue centres throughout the UK and Ireland can be found here grouped by area at Dog Pages with breed-rescues listed separately according to breed. Nearly one thousand contacts areincluded so thereshould be one near you.
While the larger charities are well known, there are many smaller rescue organisations, operating on small budgets but still doing a fantastic job. Not all these organisations have websites but these have been included where available. The larger charities, the Dogs Trust (formerly NCDL - National Canine Defence League), Battersea Dogs Home, the RSPCA and the Scottish SPCA, all have new online sites.
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Dog Books
The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behaviour
Synopsis
"Quite simply this is an excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of
dry humour. It should be mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has
intentions of so doing." R. W. F. Poole, Daily Telegraph How do dogs perceive
the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How
large are their brains, what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from
stress and how can it be coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body
of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining
more than twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a
personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr.
Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine
mind works. From the Back Cover The Dog's Mind "Quite simply this is an
excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of dry humour. It should be
mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has intentions of so doing."
--R. W. F. Poole, Daily Telegraph How do dogs perceive the world about them? How
do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains,
what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from stress and how can it be
coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body of knowledge has been
built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining more than twenty years
of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and
understanding of the latest international research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written
the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.