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Beagles For Dummies
About the Author
Dedication
Author’s Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
What You’re Not to Read
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Getting to Know Beagles
Chapter 1: Beagles and You: Made for Each Other?
Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog
The Beagle’s Bill of Rights
Why Beagles Are Wonderful
Buyer’s Remorse: Why a Beagle May Not Be Your Dream Dog
What to Ask Yourself
A Final Thought
Chapter 2: The Incredible, Lovable Beagle
Mommy, Where Do Beagles Come From?
The Official Beagle Blueprint
Why the World Loves Beagles
. . . But Nobody’s Perfect
Chapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Beagle
Good Places to Look
Just Say No: Poor Places to Look
Proceed with Caution: Adopting from the Internet
Chapter 4: Choosing Your Beagle Soul Mate
Narrowing Your Choices
Selecting a Puppy
Selecting an Adult Beagle
Pushing Papers
Homeward Bound? Maybe Not
Part II: Starting Life with Your Beagle
Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Beagle’s Arrival
Choosing a Veterinarian
Shopping for Beagle Basics
Designating Beagle Spaces in Your Home
Beagle-Proofing Your Home and Yard
Planning Mayhem Management
Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Beagle Home
Picking Up Your Beagle
We’re Here! Arriving Home
Surviving the First Night
Chapter 7: Beginning a Beautiful Friendship
Bonding with Your Beagle
Visiting the Vet: The First Exam
Starting Daily Routines
Socializing Your Beagle
Fighting the Fear Factor
Part III: Caring for Your Beagle
Chapter 8: Feeding Your Beagle
What a Dog Wants . . . What a Dog Needs
Choosing Your Beagle’s Chow
Getting the Skinny about Your Hound’s Pounds
Attending to Ambience
Treating Your Beagle Right
Avoiding Dangerous Dining
Your Beagle’s Drinking Habits
Chapter 9: Getting Physical: Exercising Your Beagle
Keep Him Moving, Keep Yourself Happy
Trying Everyday Exercises
Great Sports for You and Your Beagle
Adjusting for Age
Chapter 10: Sprucing Up Your Beagle
Giving Her the Brush-off
Establishing a No-Critter Zone
Lather Up! Bathing Your Beagle
Tending to Eyes and Ears
Brushing Those Pearlies
Trimming the Tootsies
Addressing Your Beagle’s Bottom Line
Winterizing Your Beagle
Chapter 11: Managing Your Beagle’s Day-to-Day Health
Working with Your Vet
Can I See Your ID?
Maintaining Good Health at Home
Chapter 12: Dealing with Health Issues
Treating Puppy Problems
Handling Adult Health Challenges
Easing Your Beagle’s Golden Years
My Beagle Is Sick! What Should I Do?
Saying Goodbye to Your Beagle
Chapter 13: Traveling (or Not) with Your Beagle
Taking Your Beagle with You
Leaving Your Beagle Home
Boarding Your Beagle
Part IV: Training Your Beagle
Chapter 14: Housetraining Your Beagle
Going Indoors or Out?
Getting in Gear
Following Five Steps
Addressing Accidents
Declaring Victory
Addressing Bathroom Issues
Chapter 15: Schooling Your Beagle
Decoding Your Beagle’s SOP
Gearing Up for Training
Teaching the Basics Yourself
Enrolling Your Beagle in Obedience Class
Chapter 16: Rehabbing the Delinquent Beagle
Solving Common Snoopy-dog Problems
Picking Experts’ Brains
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep Your Beagle Healthy and Happy
Find a Great Vet
Give Her the Skinny
Keep Her Moving
Do Fence Her In
Take Her to School
Keep Her Pretty
Be Proactive
Trust Your Instincts
Have a Sense of Humor
Love, Love, Love
Chapter 18: Ten Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make with Your Beagle
Not Doing Your Homework
Choosing Too Quickly
Bypassing the Crate
Expecting Housetraining to Be Easy
Failing to Be Vigilant
Thinking That Your Beagle Is a Person
Doing Things on the Cheap
Thinking That Your Beagle Can Train Himself
Playing Doctor
Thinking That You Are More Important Than Bunnies
Chapter 19: Ten Unique Beagle Occupations and Activities
Keeping Out Forbidden Fruit (and Other Stuff)
Shaming a President
Inspiring Children
Nailing the Red Baron
Flying in (Way) Outer Space
Comforting Other Dog Owners
Knowing When to Mold ’ Em
Turning Out Termites
Befriending the Famous
Taking Us to Our Pasts
Appendix: Wanna Know More? Additional Resources
Turn the Pages
Divine DVDs
Peruse These Periodicals
Virtually Unparalleled
Index
About the Author
Dedication
Author’s Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
What You’re Not to Read
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Getting to Know Beagles
Chapter 1: Beagles and You: Made for Each Other?
Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog
The Beagle’s Bill of Rights
Why Beagles Are Wonderful
Buyer’s Remorse: Why a Beagle May Not Be Your Dream Dog
What to Ask Yourself
A Final Thought
Chapter 2: The Incredible, Lovable Beagle
Mommy, Where Do Beagles Come From?
The Official Beagle Blueprint
Why the World Loves Beagles
. . . But Nobody’s Perfect
Chapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Beagle
Good Places to Look
Just Say No: Poor Places to Look
Proceed with Caution: Adopting from the Internet
Chapter 4: Choosing Your Beagle Soul Mate
Narrowing Your Choices
Selecting a Puppy
Selecting an Adult Beagle
Pushing Papers
Homeward Bound? Maybe Not
Part II: Starting Life with Your Beagle
Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Beagle’s Arrival
Choosing a Veterinarian
Shopping for Beagle Basics
Designating Beagle Spaces in Your Home
Beagle-Proofing Your Home and Yard
Planning Mayhem Management
Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Beagle Home
Picking Up Your Beagle
We’re Here! Arriving Home
Surviving the First Night
Chapter 7: Beginning a Beautiful Friendship
Bonding with Your Beagle
Visiting the Vet: The First Exam
Starting Daily Routines
Socializing Your Beagle
Fighting the Fear Factor
Part III: Caring for Your Beagle
Chapter 8: Feeding Your Beagle
What a Dog Wants . . . What a Dog Needs
Choosing Your Beagle’s Chow
Getting the Skinny about Your Hound’s Pounds
Attending to Ambience
Treating Your Beagle Right
Avoiding Dangerous Dining
Your Beagle’s Drinking Habits
Chapter 9: Getting Physical: Exercising Your Beagle
Keep Him Moving, Keep Yourself Happy
Trying Everyday Exercises
Great Sports for You and Your Beagle
Adjusting for Age
Chapter 10: Sprucing Up Your Beagle
Giving Her the Brush-off
Establishing a No-Critter Zone
Lather Up! Bathing Your Beagle
Tending to Eyes and Ears
Brushing Those Pearlies
Trimming the Tootsies
Addressing Your Beagle’s Bottom Line
Winterizing Your Beagle
Chapter 11: Managing Your Beagle’s Day-to-Day Health
Working with Your Vet
Can I See Your ID?
Maintaining Good Health at Home
Chapter 12: Dealing with Health Issues
Treating Puppy Problems
Handling Adult Health Challenges
Easing Your Beagle’s Golden Years
My Beagle Is Sick! What Should I Do?
Saying Goodbye to Your Beagle
Chapter 13: Traveling (or Not) with Your Beagle
Taking Your Beagle with You
Leaving Your Beagle Home
Boarding Your Beagle
Part IV: Training Your Beagle
Chapter 14: Housetraining Your Beagle
Going Indoors or Out?
Getting in Gear
Following Five Steps
Addressing Accidents
Declaring Victory
Addressing Bathroom Issues
Chapter 15: Schooling Your Beagle
Decoding Your Beagle’s SOP
Gearing Up for Training
Teaching the Basics Yourself
Enrolling Your Beagle in Obedience Class
Chapter 16: Rehabbing the Delinquent Beagle
Solving Common Snoopy-dog Problems
Picking Experts’ Brains
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep Your Beagle Healthy and Happy
Find a Great Vet
Give Her the Skinny
Keep Her Moving
Do Fence Her In
Take Her to School
Keep Her Pretty
Be Proactive
Trust Your Instincts
Have a Sense of Humor
Love, Love, Love
Chapter 18: Ten Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make with Your Beagle
Not Doing Your Homework
Choosing Too Quickly
Bypassing the Crate
Expecting Housetraining to Be Easy
Failing to Be Vigilant
Thinking That Your Beagle Is a Person
Doing Things on the Cheap
Thinking That Your Beagle Can Train Himself
Playing Doctor
Thinking That You Are More Important Than Bunnies
Chapter 19: Ten Unique Beagle Occupations and Activities
Keeping Out Forbidden Fruit (and Other Stuff)
Shaming a President
Inspiring Children
Nailing the Red Baron
Flying in (Way) Outer Space
Comforting Other Dog Owners
Knowing When to Mold ’ Em
Turning Out Termites
Befriending the Famous
Taking Us to Our Pasts
Appendix: Wanna Know More? Additional Resources
Turn the Pages
Divine DVDs
Peruse These Periodicals
Virtually Unparalleled
Index
