Big dogs come in many colors, appearances, and coat types, and have many different kinds of personalities. A large dog can be a special joy to own, but each also has special needs., Here is expert advice on everything from puppy-proofing your home, proper nutrition and exercise to the various idiosyncrasies and health problems that can affect big dogs. You'll also find profiles with color photos of more than 40 large dog breeds.

• Health problems related to size
• Special nutrition and feeding schedules
• Special space and exercise needs
• Breeding your big dog
• Filled with full-color photos

How to teach your old dog new tricks? "You can't," says the old cliche - but author and expert dog trainer Ted Baer proves otherwise. From perky young puppies to mature hounds, dogs love to learn tricks! It's a great way of improving communication between master and dog. Now, with methods and tips from Ted Bear, you and your dog can enhance your relationship, and entertain your friends through this most rewarding form of play.

You're about to introduce a brand-new puppy into your home. Now's the time to ask yourself: "How do we interact with our new family member so that he and our household will live happily ever after/"

To answer this question you'll need some insights into canine mental capacities, instincts, language, and needs.  It's also helpful for you to know how dogs originally diverged from wolves on the evolutionary chain, and to understand what makes them different, not only from humans, but from all other animals.

Author Caroline Coile is your ideal guide in helping you understand these issues. She advises you on how to identify with your dog, how to communicate what you really want to say to your dog, how to understand what your dog is saying to you, how to motivate your dog to be good, how to introduce your dog to friends and to other animals, how to deal with your dog's fears and aggressive tendencies, and much more. Her informal and entertaining approach is enriched by her expertise. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology with research interests in canine behavior, and has taught college classes in psychology, animal senses, and animal learning. Her insights will help you understand and value your dog as a wonderful family member.

Teaching a dog to perform tricks is a fine way of bonding between owner and pet, and a subtle method of obedience training. This manual guides owners through methods of teaching dogs to perform them. The author, Gre Ludwig, covers topics like indoor and outdoor activities, games and tricks that will sharpen your dog's intelligence and instincts, improve coordination and stamina, and give your dog hours of fun. Teach your dog to run throuch obstacel courses; jump hoops; retrive hidden objects; play various games with balls; ballons, and frisbees; and more.

The activities described are often things you can do on your daily walks using the natural surroundings you're in as your "props" for obstacles, balancing,... It is not only a lot of fun for dog and owner, it is a great way to teach your dog to focus on you when out and about and not getting distracted so easily by their surroundings. It's a quick read with plenty of room for adding your own ideas and variations.