Happy Dog: Caring For Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit

Show off your happy dog! Every Friday from September 6 - October 2, 2009 the authors will choose a photograph of a happy dog to post on their website and treat the winner to a fabulous prize package. See www.happydogland.com/contest for details.A well cared-for dog is a happy dog. This book goes beyond grooming to explain how the personal touch can make a big difference in a pet's physical and emotional health. From basic first aid to understanding the complete needs of a canine companion, Happy Dog shows pet owners step-bystep how to:

- Monitor a pet's health
- Set up a stellar home grooming station
- Brush, bathe, and dry a panting pal
- Dog-proof the home and travel right

With his extensive expertise, Billy Rafferty includes invaluable and exclusive features, such as:

- A yearly grooming calendar
- Appraisals of products and tools on the market
- Safety and emergency preparedness tips
- Pet nutrition, exercise and play rules
- Illustrations and photos throughout--including special appearances by celebrity dogs

With the expert knowledge condensed in these pages, reading Happy Dog could be the best thing a dog owner ever does for a furry best friend.