Woman's Best Friend: Choosing and Training the Dog That's Right for You - Softcover

This is the first book specifically written for women and their dogs. Expert dog trainer Babette Haggerty-Brennan looks at the special issues unique to dogowning women in "Woman's Best Friend". With warmth, humor, and expert experience, Babette explores the personalities of different breeds, and their needs as they relate to a woman's specific lifestyle. Unlike other training books, this unique guide offers advice and suggestions specifically for women, whose needs and nature require special consideration. The topics include: Choosing a family dog; Preparing and training for a new baby; Using effective commands; Dealing with embarrassing dog behavior such as sniffing, eating underwear, excessive barking, and more; and Avoiding being overpowered by the dog, i.e. leash tugging, leash breaking, door crashing. In this fascinating and informative book, women get the advice and help they want to find a dog that fits their specific needs.