Poodles

In This Chapter Keeping necessary supplies at the ready Planning for accommodations and transportation Making preparations in case you can’t take your Poodle with you In the United States, a disaster often is the result of a natural force like a hurricane, tornado, flood, fire, ice storm, or mudslide. And even if you don’t live…

In This Chapter Researching clubs and other organizations Getting the scoop on grooming and training  Reading about travel, shows, and other fun activities Checking out health information In this chapter, I provide easy-to-reference Web sites, books, and other resources to help you with travel, health, grooming, training, performance events, and more. Keep in mind that…

In This Chapter Feeding your senior Poodle Adjusting your senior Poodle’s exercise routine Dealing with health problems that afflict senior dogs Letting go of your senior Poodle Just like an older person, a senior Poodle can be active and happy. However, just like an older person, your Poodle may need some adjustments to his lifestyle….

In This Chapter Keeping important items in a canine first-aid kit Trying your hand at basic first-aid techniques Knowing what to do in emergency situations Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with a canine health emergency, but, as is the essence of an emergency, you can’t predict when or if one will happen. Emergencies are…

In This Chapter Examining everyday illnesses and injuries Handling other health issues common to Poodles No dog is perfect — health wise, that is. Unfortunately, you may have to deal with a sick Poodle once in a while. This chapter discusses common Poodle health issues with and how you can fight back. I also address…

In This Chapter Selecting and visiting a vet Organizing a regular checkup schedule Opting for alternative medicine Getting the facts on vaccinations Considering spaying or neutering your Poodle puppy Taking care of your Poodle’s health at home You’ve been a busy Poodle owner lately! You’ve found your perfect companion and readied your home for her…

In This Chapter Becoming a Canine Good Citizen Entering the dog show business Helping folks with therapy Poodles Poodles are smart, active dogs. Any behavior you want to teach them, they can do, unlike kids, cats, and spouses. The only limitation may be size; you may be limited in what Toys and Miniatures can do…

In This Chapter Going on vacation with your Poodle Keeping your Poodle at home You, the proud parent, will want your Poodle with you at all times, which is great (unless you’re in the shower or at work). But, as I show you in this chapter, you need to know some things before you go…