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008 981110s1999 caua bf 001 0 eng d
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035 $a(OCoLC)40272774
037 $bAnimalia Publishing Co., P.O. Box 1390, Yuba City, CA 95992
050 4 $aSF427.45$b.M54 1999x
082 04 $a636.7/0887$221
100 1 $aMiller, Cynthia D.
245 10 $aCanine adventures :$bfun things to do with your dog /$cCynthia D. Miller.
246 30 $aFun things to do with your dog
260 $aYuba City, CA :$bAnimalia Pub. Co.,$c℗♭1999.
300 $axvii, 462 pages :$billustrations ;$c23 cm
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504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 439-447) and index.
520 $a"Rates each activity on the amount of training, cost, and time involved; tells which breeds are most likely to enjoy each activity; helps you prepare and train for the activities that interest you; presents detailed information on canine anatomy, behavior, and care; lists hundreds of organizations, periodicals, books, videos, and other resources; features an extensive appendix and index."--Cover.
505 2 $apt. I. The adventure. 1. So many exciting choices : A bit of history ; The emergence of canine sports and activities ; Finding the "perfect" adventure ; Questions for exploration ; Creative brainstorming ; One person's quest for the "perfect" adventure ; Loving the one you're with -- 2. Before beginning your adventure : Are you ready? ; A well-mannered dog ; Know the sport ; When travel is part of the adventure -- 3. From couch potato to super-dog: conditioning your canine for activity : Is your dog ready? ; Conditioning the active dog ; Training the mind ; Performance-enhancing techniques ; Elite canine athletes -- 4. Keep the engine running smoothly: physical care of the canine athlete : The canine body ; Body structure ; Movement ; Exercise-related problems ; Care of the canine body ; What to do in an emergency ; Care of the canine mind -- 5. Rules of the road : Shared space: why we should think about others ; Your safety on the street ; Dog meets dog on the road ; Road conditions -- 6. Never take a short cut and other advice for the great outdoors : The advantages of taking your pooch along ; The risks ; Is your dog ready for the great outdoors? ; The park system ; Equipment ; The wilderness ; Creatures of the great outdoors ; Cleanup on the trail ; When it's time to go home -- 7. People and events in the dog world : The quest for the perfect instructor ; The role of clubs in canine activities ; Show etiquette.
505 2 $apt. II. Quick peeks. Introduction : Level of commitment ; Training level ; Level of physical fitness ; Time investment ; Estimate of expenses ; Common breed participants -- Hanging out : Dog camps ; Dog parks ; Games -- Training and service : Canine good citizen ; Education ; Search and rescue ; Show business ; Therapy -- On the street : Bicycling ; Cart pulling/drafting/driving ; In-line skating ; Running ; Walking -- In the outdoors : Boating/white-water rafting ; Hiking/backpacking ; Horseback riding ; Mountain biking ; Swimming -- Organized sports : Agility ; Canine freestyle ; Conformation ; Disc catching (frisbee) ; Earthdog trials ; Flyball ; Herding ; Hunting and field trials ; Lure coursing ; Obedience ; Schutzhund ; Skijoring ; Sledding ; Tracking ; Water rescue ; Weight pulling -- Appendix : Alternative veterinary care ; Organizations ; Periodicals ; Resources: books ; Resources: general ; Videos.
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650 0 $aGames for dogs$vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650 0 $aDogs$xTraining$vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650 0 $aTravel with dogs$vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
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