The Complete Guide to Basset Hounds: Choosing Raising Feeding Training Exercising and Loving Your New Basset Hound Puppy

Hardcover Edition is printed in FULL COLOR!Find out the answers to your most pressing questions about Basset Hounds such as: Is a Basset Hound the right breed for my lifestyle? What should I expect from a Basset breeder or rescue group?How do I prepare my home for a curious nose-driven pup?Which training methods are most effective for training Basset Hounds?The Complete Guide to Basset Hounds is a treasure-trove of information about this distinctive breed of hound dog. Everything you need to help ensure that your friendly Basset Hound pup develops into a well-behaved healthy and confident canine companion can be found within these pages. From your first search for a breeder to your precious poochs senior years the indispensable knowledge compiled within will have you reaching for this extensive guidebook over and over again. This comprehensive book covers nearly every aspect of raising a Basset including: The history of the Basset HoundThe challenges of living with a scenthoundWhere to find a good Basset Hound breeder or rescueChoosing the right Basset Hound for youPreparing your home for a new dog-inside and outWhat to expect the first few days homeThe importance of rules and boundaries in the Bassets lifeBest practices for grooming your Basset HoundDiet and nutrition for the Basset HoundDealing with separation anxiety and other problem behaviorsExercising and training your stubborn Basset HoundBreed-specific health and wellness information for all stagesHow to resist the Basset Hounds legendary sad eyes Caring for the aging Basset HoundThis exhaustive manual will give you all the tools you need to ensure your Basset Hounds health and happiness from their first day with you until their last.