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Description for The Dog
Hardcover. Fills a need for a text in undergraduate companion animal courses, veterinary technician courses, and dog care/training courses; more in-depth than most dog books available; an indispensable resource for professional breeders, trainers, exhibitors, and veterinary clinicians. Num Pages: 496 pages, 63 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1450.
Now completed updated in this new edition, here is the definitive book on a cherished member of 38 per cent of households in the United States. "The Dog" is a comprehensive guide to four areas of compelling interest: the bond between dogs and humans; canine behavior; canine health and disease; and, canine nutrition. Writing in a clear, understandable way, author Linda Case explains selective breeding, training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, preventive health care, and diet that will enhance the human-dog bond for owners. Distinctive figures and tables, complete lists of current references plus suggested readings, and a glossary ... Read more
Now completed updated in this new edition, here is the definitive book on a cherished member of 38 per cent of households in the United States. "The Dog" is a comprehensive guide to four areas of compelling interest: the bond between dogs and humans; canine behavior; canine health and disease; and, canine nutrition. Writing in a clear, understandable way, author Linda Case explains selective breeding, training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, preventive health care, and diet that will enhance the human-dog bond for owners. Distinctive figures and tables, complete lists of current references plus suggested readings, and a glossary ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
1450 g
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Arnes, AI, United States
ISBN
9780813812540
SKU
V9780813812540
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-21
About Lp Case
Linda P. Case earned her B.S. in Animal Science at Cornell University and her M.S. in Canine/Feline Nutrition at the University of Illinois. She teaches companion animal science and behavior in the Animal Sciences Department and at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois. She owns AutumnGold Consulting, which provides support and technical writing services in companion ... Read more
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