Dogs with special needs require special handling for all-around success.  A canine companion that is a puppy, an older dog, or an adopted pet whose previous owners were unkind have special needs.

Here are five very special dog care books sure to benefit the special needs canine companion in your life!

The Aging Dog Book >>

As a dog ages they experience a lot of the same emotional and physical changes humans do. Movements are slower and can be painful at times.  Dietary, social, veterinary, and exercise needs change too. The Aging Dog Book by Willow Creek Press highlights these and other issues unique to the aging canine family member. 

Second Hand Dog >>

When the loyalty, trust, and love of a dog has been rewarded by mistreatment or neglect, the healing of emotional scars and broken trust requires understanding and patience from new caregivers. 

Second Hand Dog by John Wiley and Sons takes a compassionate look at the special needs of dogs displaced due to maltreatment or cruelty.  This book will help guide you through the “whys” and “hows” of temporary problem behavior and regaining trust.

Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet – Puppy Care & Training >>

Though patience and consistency are the keys to all canine-training success, puppies require special care and training to accommodate their unique needs. 

Full of helpful tips and tried-and-true approaches to training and care, the Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet – Puppy Care & Training book by John Wiley and Sons helps owners of a newly acquired puppy understand their feeding, housing, grooming, and health care needs. 

Also covered are basic training and trick techniques, plus breed-specific information.  Combined with superb color photos that makes this book a “must read” for puppy owners everywhere. 

101 Uses for a Dog >>

Every canine care giver, from the youngest to the oldest, who loves their dog will enjoy the collection of lighthearted testimonials paying tribute to our four-footed companions. 

101 Uses for a Dog by Willow Creek Press combines exceptional color photographs covering a wide variety of dog breeds with descriptive writings as to their loyalty, unconditional love, and other attributes that have made them such a valued part of the family in countless homes. 

This hard copy edition makes a lovely gift for dog lovers.

Mother Knows Best – The Natural Way to Train Your Dog >>

One other notable book worthy of mention is the Mother Knows Best – The Natural Way to Train Your Dog published by John Wiley and Sons.  An excellent resource for caregivers who want a unique but practical approach to training their youngster pup.  Based on the natural way a canine mother rears her litter; this book is a charming and useful reference guide.

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$259.00 | PetSafe

Offering safety and portability, the new Instant Fence from Radio Systems is the first electronic containment system with instant installation.

The Instant Fence operates using the same principles as an underground fence, yet is completely wireless.

If you can plug in a cord, you can install Instant Fence: no unattractive poles to set up, and no wires to bury.

Instant Fence uses a constant radio signal to create a “stay zone”. The signal is picked up by the receiver collar worn on your dog. When your dog ventures out of the “safe zone” he or she will hear a warning tone, followed by a light, static energy pulse which startles the dog, but is completely safe and humane.

Your dog will eventually learn not to venture outside the “safe zone,” which can be set anywhere from a radius of a few feet, up to 90 feet.

The system sets up in an instant and is completely portable, so it’s great for travel or when you move into a new home.

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