Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Dog Owners Who Are Expecting a Baby

by Lewis Kirkham

Overview

NOTE: If you are purchasing the PAPERBACK version the downloadable baby and toy noises ARE included. If you are purchasing the KINDLE/EBOOK version the baby and toy noises are NOT included but links are provided to download and purchase the 14 tracks of baby and toy noises.

Do you have a much-loved dog? Your 'fur kid'?
Are you expecting or trying for a baby? Does your dog know?
Do you want to learn how to prepare your dog for the new addition?

Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant offers a practical, intuitive approach for creating a loving bond between your dog and your new baby. Written by renowned veterinarian and behaviorist, Dr Kirkham has packed this book full of information, helpful tips and the latest behavioral knowledge. It is a must read for any dog owning family who is expecting a baby - your dog's and baby's future relationship may just depend on it.

In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to:

Prepare your dog for the baby;

Accustom your dog to numerous baby sounds, including toy noises;

Read and interpret your dog's body language;

Adjust your routine and the household to keep your dog calm;

Introduce your dog and baby for the first time;

Recognize your dog's warning signs;

Know when you need professional assistance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780987053008
Publisher:	Little Creatures Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Pages:	104
Sales rank:	609,422
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Common myths and problems
2 Training, supervising and separating
3 Dog bites
4 Preparing your dog
5 Play and attention
6 Routines
7 Staying healthy
8 Are you ready?
9 Your baby is born!
Things to remember
Further help
About the author

Editorial Reviews

As a pediatrician, parent and dog owner I applaud Dr Lewis Kirkham's comprehensive, practical and well organised approach to introducing a new baby to a resident dog. I thoroughly recommend Dr Lewis Kirkham's book to all expectant parents who own a dog, it is, perhaps mandatory reading. Dr Ken Mountain MBBS MPS DCH FRACP Consultant Pediatrician 'Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant' contains essential information for expectant parents and carers. It provides clear explanations of how to best prepare your dog while enabling owners to make informed decisions to seek veterinary help early. This could be the key to preventing horrific injuries or possibly saving a baby's life. Dr Dane Horsfall MBBS(Hons) FACEM Emergency Physician

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