Breed History Whether you’re purchasing or rescuing, there’s a lot to know about the genetic history of your English Springer Spaniel. Learn about common behaviors, divergence within the breed, and the different types of modern-day variants. Selecting an ESS Learn about the difference between working and domestic lines, finding the right breeder, choosing a puppy, as well as what to consider when adopting an older ESS from a rescue or shelter. Preparing Your Home Familiarize yourself with the behavioral quirks of the English Springer Spaniel breed so you can be fully prepared once your new pup arrives home. Learn how to “Spaniel-Proof” your house so it’s a safe environment for your new pup as well as your family and existing pets. Health Care Routines Choosing a good vet is the first step in ensuring your ESS receives the proper health care they deserve. Learn about what to expect on the first vet visit, vaccinations, microchipping, internal parasites, and even pet insurance options. Expert Advice Author and acclaimed veterinarian Dr. Joanna de Klerk used interviews with nine top English Springer Spaniel breeders to create a guidebook that is jam-packed with expert tips, advice, and quotes throughout every chapter. Obedience Training Learn operant conditioning basics, and how they apply to successfully training a English Springer Spaniel. Follow the step-by-step instructions to teach basic commands such as: sit, stay, heel, and come. Once mastered, learn the intermediate commands to teach next. Grooming 101 Learn how to keep your English Springer Spaniel looking and feeling great. Find tips on coat care and tricks for nail clipping, ear cleaning, eye and ear care, and how to manage shedding. Hunting and Working Dogs English Springer Spaniels are great as hunting dogs and working dogs. Gain insights on selecting a puppy for hunting, or how they can serve with search and rescue, forensics, and as assistance dogs.
✔ Author(s): Dr. Joanna de Klerk
✔ Title: The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels: Learn the Basics of Training, Nutrition, Recall, Hunting, Grooming, Health Care and more
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (271 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1096695790
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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