The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dachshunds

By Liz Palika

You're no idiot, of course. You're aware that the Dachshund resembles a hot dog with four feet. However, many new owners are caught off-guard when their cute large-eyed, floppy-eared Dachsie bahaves in ways they never expected.

Don't roll over and give up! My book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dachshunds will show exactly how this breed views the world! You'll get:

• An anatomical examination of the Dachshund's physical characteristics.

• Training exercises to engage your dog and establish household rules

• Food and fitness suggestions to keep your Dachshund healthy

• Methods of training that won't traumatize your canine.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Half a Dog High, Two Dogs Long

1- Is a Dachshund The Right Dog For You?
2- What is a Dachshund?
3- The Many Varieties of Dachshunds
4- Finding Your Dachshund

Part 2: There’s a Puppy in the House!

5- Prior Planning Prevents Chaos!
6- Is It Your House or Your Dachshund’s House?
7- There is No Such Thing as an Accident
8- Introducing your Dachshund to the World

Part 3: Keeping Your Dachshund Healthy

9- Maintaining Your Dachshund’s Health
10- Routine Care from Nose to Tail
11- Food for the Tummy!
12- Pay Attention to These Health Concerns
13- Emergency First Aid

Part 4: Dachshund Decorum

14- Teaching You to Train Your Dachshund
15- Teaching and Using Obedience Exercises
16- Dachshunds Make Mistakes Sometimes
17- Why Does My Dachshund Do That?

Appendixes:

A. Doggy Dictionary
B. Dachshunds (and other breeds) on the Internet
Index