Beagle: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition

Chapter 1: What Is a Beagle?

Something Like a Hound Dog.

The Ideal Beagle.

Chapter 2: Beagle History.

Hounds in England.

The Beagle in America.

Forming a Beagle Club.

The Busy Beagle.

Chapter 3: Why Choose a Beagle?

What’s Regal About a Beagle?

What’s Not to Like About a Beagle?

Chapter 4: Choosing Your Beagle.

So Many Choices.

Puppy, Adolescent, or Adult?

Where Do You Get a Beagle?

Picking a Healthy Puppy.

Part II: Caring for Your Beagle.

Chapter 5: Getting Ready for Your Beagle.

Home Makeover: Beagle Edition.

Puppy-Proofing Your Home.

Beagle Stuff.

Puppy Essentials.

Bringing Beagleman Home.

Chapter 6: Feeding Your Beagle.

How Hounds Were Fed.

Commercial Dog Foods.

Reading Dog Food Labels.

Homemade Diets.

Dangerous Foods.

Avoiding Beagle Bulk.

Chapter 7: Grooming Your Beagle.

Grooming Supplies.

Giving the Brush-Off.

A Good Soak.

Dental Care.

Nail Salon.

The Ears Have It.

Getting Rid of Pests.

Making Your Environment Flea Free.

Chapter 8: Keeping YourBeagle Healthy.

Choosing Your Veterinarian.

Preventive Care.

Internal Parasites.

Beagle Health Problems.

Common Canine Health Problems.

It’s an Emergency!

When to Call the Veterinarian.

How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit.

Part III: Enjoying Your Beagle.

Chapter 9: Training Your Beagle.

Understanding Builds the Bond.

Practical Commands for Family Pets.

Training for Attention.

Teaching Cooperation.

Chapter 10: Housetraining Your Beagle.

Your Housetraining Shopping List.

The First Day.

Confine Your Pup.

Watch Your Pup.

Accidents Happen.

Scheduling Basics.

Appendix: Learning More About Your Beagle.

Some Good Books.

Magazines.

DVDs.

Clubs and Registries.

Web Sites.

Index.