The Australian Cattle Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet - Paperback

by Katherine Buetow (Author)

Australian Cattle dogs are hard working, bright, and exceptionally loyal pets. For this guide, Katherine Buetow, an active participant in the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America and columnist for the ""AKC Gazette"", turns her passion and academic knowledge of dogs to the care of his hearty breed. Photos.

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At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The Australian Cattle Dog is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

Author Biography

Katherine Buetow has been actively involved in the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America for a number of years. She has written for the ACDCA Newsletter, the ACD Annual, the AKC Gazette and she maintains the ACD website at http: //www.cattledog.com. She breeds for all-around Cattle Dogs under the Katwala prefix