Beauchamp includes information on how to rank the dog in popularity right behind the Labrador, choosing a friendly, healthy dog, and training the pet to be a wonderful companion.

An essential handbook to the Rottweiler breed! If you’ve been looking for a loyal dog that will fit in well with your family, now is the time to consider owning a rottweiler. These handsome dogs make excellent companions. Even though they tend to be a bit reserved in nature, rottweilers display a strong sense of adaptability, intelligence, and willingness to work, making them extremely versatile. Written by pet expert Margaret Holowinski, The Everything Rottweiler Book tells you everything you need to know about making a rottweiler part of your life. This handy book is an all-inclusive work, covering all aspects of rottweiler care, so you know what to expect and can watch out for issues before they become serious problems. The Everything Rottweiler Book helps you: -Teach basic obedience and manners -Socialize your rottie with people and other pets -Develop a balanced diet and exercise routine -Groom and housetrain your Rottweiler -Prepare for emergencies With these tips, you can give your rottweiler a comfortable, healthy lifestyle!

You're no idiot, of course. You're aware that the Dachshund resembles a hot dog with four feet. However, many new owners are caught off-guard when their cute, large-eyed, floppy-eared Dachsie behaves in ways they never expected.Don't roll over and give up! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Dachshunds will show exactly how this breed views the world! In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: * An anatomical examination of the Dachshund's physical characteristics. * Training exercises to engage your dog and establish household rules. * Food and fitness suggestions to keep your Dachshund healthy. * Methods of housetraining that won't traumatize you or your canine

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Puppies covers everything new pet owners need to know to care for and bond with a new puppy, which will prevent future problems and ensure a great relationship with the new pet. Readers will discover how to find the right puppy, the basic dog breeds, positive dog training, and in-depth healthcare specifically geared to the needs of puppies.

You can live with a Jack Russell Terrier and retain your sanity!

Includes the latest advice from well-known and respected veterinarians.

Everything Pug. This definitive guide covers what Pug owners need to know about the selection, care, nutrition, and training of their pet. From the history of the breed to common Pug health problems, readers get the whole picture on the precious Pug.

From online marketing to old-fashioned word-of-mouth, readers will find a comprehensive update on key marketing basics, as well as such topics as: € Guerilla marketing € Marketing to Boomers and Latinos € Online marketing € Targeted-but-affordable direct mail € Sample marketing plans for several types of small businesses (as well as a couple of larger projects) € Practical, do-it-yourself distribution strategies € Analysis of business segments and trends, and much more.

The definitive book on the friendliest of pooches. This book covers everything about the selection, care, nutrition, and training of Golden Retrievers, including the history of the breed and breed standard; how to find a reputable breeder; housetraining and acclimating a retriever to a new home; managing a Golden's nutrition and health; basic obedience commands; understanding Golden behavior, and much more. * Features training, nutrition, and health information specific to Golden Retrievers * Author is a Dog Writers Association Book Award-winner whose articles have appeared in Dog Fancy, Dog World, Dog and Kennel, Pet Life, Pet View, Natural Pet, and Mushing

Erotic romance reigns supreme as a big category of women's fictions; a billion-dollar business serviced by a new breed of uninhibited writer. This book is the necessary how-to for first-timers and a terrific guide for seasoned professionals as well, who are putting their racy (and lucrative) fantasies to paper. Now, for the first time, a veteran erotic romance author shows exactly what to do and how. The first book to guide writers to succeed in this mutli-million dollar genre. Explores how to set up a plot and write good, steamy sex scenes. From a best-selling experienced author. Includes resource section for research tools and further reading. Interviews with top editors in the field. Foreword by Kate Duffy, editorial director at Kensington Publishing and founding editor of the genre.