Rescue Dogs and Their Second Lives: Information, Inspiration and Practical Support for Re-Homing a Rescue Dog

by Angela Patmore

Overview

Rescuing a dog can change not only the dog‘s life but yours too. This book explains how. It also tells you everything you need to know about finding the right dog at a shelter near to you, and getting him or her used to you and their home. There is also appropriate advice on training and caring for your new friend. This book contains moving poems, true stories and appealing portraits of actual rescue dogs, who found new owners and loving homes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472138026
Publisher:	Little, Brown Book Group
Publication date:	02/27/2018
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Author Angela Patmore, has rescued many dogs in her life, including Owen Parsnip, currently a minor sensation on Facebook. She was one of the founding organizers of the hugely successful Scruffts, the national crossbreed competition show now twinned with Crufts. A Fullbright scholar in English, Angela is also the author of a number of successful books, including Challenging Depression & Despair in the Robinson backlist.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Foreword Joanna Lumley viii

1 I Want an Unwanted Dog 1

2 Where to Find One 14

3 Practicalities 34

4 Be Prepared 46

5 Home from the Home: Training 56

6 What You Will Need 68

7 The First Day 82

8 Obedience 92

9 Behaviour Beyond Bearing 104

10 Dogs Most Abandoned 116

Appendix 1 136

Appendix 2 138

Editorial Reviews

A book about the ultimately lucky dogs that were in dire need of help and love, and who got both.—Foreword of the book, -

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