The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health, 2nd Edition

Acknowledgments.

Part 1. Man's best Friend: The Animal within the Companion.

Chapter 1. Man and Wolf: The Process of Domestication.

Chapter 2. Selective Breeding: The Creation of the Working Dog.

Chapter 3. The Dog’s Body: Structure, Movement and Special Senses.

Chapter 4. Reproduction and Breeding Management.

Chapter 5. Genetics and Breeding Programs.

Chapter 6. Sharing Our Lives with Dogs: Benefits and Responsibilities.

Part 2. Behavior: Communicating with man's Best Friend.

Chapter 7. Developmental Behavior: Puppy to Adult.

Chapter 8. Understanding Normal Canine Behavior.

Chapter 9. Learning Process and Training Principles.

Chapter 10. Common Behavior Problems and Solutions.

Part 3. Health and Disease: Taking Care and Keeping Fit.

Chapter 11. Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs.

Chapter 12. Common Non-Infectious Disorders of Dogs.

Chapter 13. Internal Parasites.

Chapter 14. External Parasites.

Chapter 15. First Aid Procedures for Dogs.

Part 4. Nutrition: Feeding for Health and Longevity.

Chapter 16. Nutrient Requirements of the Dog.

Chapter 17. Providing a Healthy Diet.

Chapter 18. Feeding For Health Throughout Life.

Chapter 19. Nutritionally Responsive Disorders in Dogs.

Glossary.

Index.