First-time owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog training book! Training Your Shih Tzu provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics you should look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training. Affectionate and confident, Shih Tzus make wonderful pet companions. As part of the Training Your Dog series, Training Your Shih Tzu focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Training Your Shih Tzu provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include: What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming, and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities All books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners! Want to learn about even more dog breeds? The Training Your Dog series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family, and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!

Have fun training and understanding your Shih Tzu dog with these fun tips to read! 1. The Characteristics of a Shih Tzu Puppy and Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Shih Tzu Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Shih Tzu? 5. How to Crate Train Your Shih Tzu 6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 7. When Your Shih Tzu Makes Potty Mistakes 8. How to Teach your Shih Tzu to Fetch 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Shih Tzu 10. When Your Shih Tzu Has Separation Anxiety, and How To Deal with It 11. When Your Shih Tzu Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu from Jumping Up On People 13. How to Build a Whelping Box for a Shih Tzu or Any Other Breed of Dog 14. How to Teach Your Shih Tzu to Sit 15. Why Your Shih Tzu Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 16. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu from Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Shih Tzu Puppy 18. How to Socialize Your Shih Tzu Puppy 19. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu Dog from Excessive Barking 20. When Your Shih Tzu Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 21. What you should know about Fleas and Ticks 22. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu Puppy or Dog from Biting 23. What to Expect Before and during your Dog Having Puppies 24. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 25. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery 26. How to Clean Your Shih Tzu's Ears Correctly 27. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu from Eating Their Own Stools 28. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 29. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 30. How to Make Sure Your Dog is eating a Healthy Amount of Food 31. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Shih Tzu 32. How to Clean and Groom your Shih Tzu 33. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 34. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can harm your Dog 35. How to Deworm your Shih Tzu for Good Health 36. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies 37. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes 38. How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With

Get The Definitive Shih Tzu Ownership Guide. Whether you own a Shih Tzu, or are considering it, existing owners agree that this is the "must have" owner's manual. Shih Tzus’ are extremely rewarding companions that develop loyal bonds with their owners. The breed dates back years, and to this day they are most well-known for their unwavering protective nature and ability to serve as loyal companions. This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your Shih Tzu. From choosing the right Shih Tzu puppy, to caring for your Shih Tzu, the information within this guide will serve as your "go to" resource for years to come. Highlights from the The Complete Guide to Shih Tzus: · The Right and Wrong Reasons for Buying a Shih Tzu · Breed Overview and Ownership Expectations · How the Shih Tzu Adoption Process Really Works · All About Shih Tzu Puppies · Preparing Your Home for a Shih Tzu · How to Keep Your Dog Healthy, Safe, and Happy · Common Health Problems · Caring for Shih Tzu Health Issues · Exercise & Activity Expectations · Showing Your Shih Tzu · Training for Guard Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Working Dogs, & More · The Aging Process and Life Expectations · Hundreds of Tips and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions As with all dog breeds, there are many advantages and disadvantages to owning a Shih Tzu. From the day you bring home your new puppy, or adopt, you will be bombarded with questions and concerns. It is critical that you have all of the required proper care information available, at any time, so that you do not make any costly errors or put your new best friend into danger. The importance of proper training and care, from the start, cannot be understated. The worst problems in Shih Tzu ownership almost always start early. Be pro-active, learn everything there is to know about Shih Tzu ownership, and get started on the right track. From the puppy days to the later years, new and sometimes difficult decisions are required from Shih Tzu owners. This manual will help you make the correct decision, based on medical and training best practices, so that you never go to sleep worried about your pet's health or mood. Always make care decisions based on your particular dog and be sure to know all of the facts. Ultimately, this guide will prepare you for the vast array of purchasing, adoption, training, healthcare, and expectation-related information that will confront you at one time or another. This complete manual includes photographs, and nearly a dozen chapters full of useful information for your Shih Tzu. Additionally, the manual includes a very helpful table of contents so that you can easily and accurately find the important information you are looking for in an instant. The complete Guide to Shih Tzu is designed to help first-time dog owners and experienced individuals alike, with ease and clarity. Purchase the The Complete Guide to Shih Tzus today and save yourself from costly mistakes that could create financial disasters, poor long-term behaviour, and increased stress in both you and your dog's living environment. A well-prepared Shih Tzu owner makes for a happy, and healthy dog. With our 100% No Quibble, Money Back Guarantee you have nothing to lose, but everything to gain. A more caring, loving companionship with your chosen, loyal friend. Get The Complete Guide to Shih Tzus’ now Be prepared to care Take care of yourself and… Your Shih Tzu Jon

To know a Shih Tzu is to love a Shih Tzu . . . they’re irresistible, coy, flirtatious, and passionately devoted companions. They love the good life, and though they can be shrewd (or selectively deaf, or consciously naïve), the Shih Tzu is so endearing that even “big dog” lovers find themselves swooning over this adorable breed. But is the Chinese Charmer the right match for you? Shih Tzu for Dummies answers all of your questions, like: What is a Shih Tzu really like? Can I get a Shih Tzu if I have children or other pets? How difficult is grooming? Can I do it myself or should I get a professional? How do I find a good breeder? What about a good vet? What should my Shih Tzu eat? Do small dogs really need that much training? How can I teach my Shih Tzu some basic commands? The Shih Tzu is built for one job and one job alone: to be your close personal friend for life. A dog bred for companionship must be allowed to do its job, and its job is to be with you. So, if you have the time (for grooming), dedication (for training), and room (on your lap and in your heart), the Shih Tzu is a small dog with a lot of love just waiting for a new best friend.

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Celebrating one of the East's most beautiful and highly prized companion dogs, the Shih Tzu, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner's Guide offers a description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "It's a Fact," "Smart Tip," "Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages.The Smart Owner's Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Shih Tzu, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there's a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner's Guide is fully indexed.

The American Kennel Club’s Meet the Shih Tzu is the AKC’s first official publication on this popular companion breed, published in conjunction with the American Shih Tzu and I-5 Press. Meet the Shih Tzu presents accurate, authoritative information on all aspects of purchasing and owning this elegant Toy breed. All titles in the American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breed series are heavily illustrated with color images of well-bred puppies and beautiful adults, making the books as attractive as they are reliable. Meet the Shih Tzu contains eleven detailed chapters devoted to the breed’s history, characteristics, and the special requirements for owning this active and fully coated Toy. A chapter devoted to the purchase and selection of the Shih Tzu puppy gives the reader specific guidance on how to locate a qualified breeder and to recognize a healthy, sound puppy. Individual chapters on house-training and basic obedience serve as a crash course in positive-training techniques, the AKC’s only recommended way of training dogs. Chapters on exercise, grooming, feeding, and healthcare present indispensable information for new dog owners. As an official publication of the AKC, Meet the Shih Tzu also explains the many vital programs offered by the country’s leading canine organization to all pet dog owners, including the S.T.A.R. Puppy and the Canine Good Citizen programs, as well as descriptions of various dog sports such as conformation showing, agility, herding, obedience and more. A detailed resources section offers recommendations for websites, books, periodicals, and club affiliate programs, all of great interest to responsible new dog owners.

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Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu today is a perennially popular companion dog--playful, affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including: * An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperament * The fascinating history of the breed * Tips for selecting a Shih Tzu puppy or adult dog * Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health * Savvy advice on housebreaking and basic training * Bonus chapters available on companion Web site

Shih tzu means "little lion," and this small, hairy dog was solely bred to be a pampered pet for the royal Chinese families during the Ming dynasty. Readers will delight in learning these fun facts and more through simple text and adorable full-color photographs. Furthermore, students will learn how to take care of a shih tzu, from housing and exercise to diet and play, encouraging readers to become responsible dog owners. A Note to Parents addresses the importance of neutering and spaying, microchipping, checking to see if a dog license is required, and adopting from a shelter or rescue group. This book has been vetted and approved by the American Canine Association.