The Safe Dog Handbook

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A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Pooch, Indoors and Out Each year, thousands of dogs and puppies are seriously hurt and even killed by a host of easily preventable accidents. The Safe Dog Handbook is the complete safety book, teaching dog owners how to ensure a safe home and outdoor experience for their canines. “One of the best guides published on dog safety—great information, detailed color photography, quick reference guides. A fantastic, life-saving gift for new puppy parents.” Full of practical information about everything from poisonous everyday foodstuffs and plants to choking hazards and travel safety, The Safe Dog Handbook is an essential guide for any dog owner. Author Melanie Monteiro, a pet first aid instructor and award-winning advertising writer who specializes in the pet industry, explains step-by-step how to create a hazard-safe home and outdoor space. She offers vital, accessible information, including: • Dog-proofing and puppy-proofing basics • A color, illustrated emergency first aid guide • A complete toxic plant guide • Hazardous “people food” and safe alternatives • Safety tips for driving, flying, boating, and outdoor adventures • Keeping toy breeds safe • The most common accidents in the home and garden, based on information from the nation’s largest pet insurance company • Holiday safety tips and how to avoid weather-related hazards • Disaster preparedness Prevention and preparedness are easily achieved through the information in The Safe Dog Handbook. Dog parents can feel comforted by the fact that their dog has an even better chance of staying safe because they know how to spot hazards, prevent accidents, and respond to emergencies. Quarry Books, March 2009 168 pages • 150 color photographs/illustrations Click to Fetch Safe Dog Handbook: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Pooch, Indoors and Out Check out Melanie's YouTube video "Safe Dog Safety Tips"