Dog--Habits. Breeding. Training. Appreciation: Habits. Breeding. Training. Appreciation

Author: Cheng Qian
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features:
Why do dogs bark?
Why do dogs often pant?
Why do dogs enjoy being scratched on their chests?
Why do dogs tuck their tails when scared?
How sensitive is a dog's nose?
Do dogs have a sixth sense?
How to choose a pet dog?
How to calculate a dog's age?
How many meals does a dog eat a day?
How to treat common dog illnesses?
How to identify and deal with rabies?
How to train a dog to understand commands?
"Dogs" not only answers these interesting questions but also showcases over 100 rare and famous breeds from 27 countries and regions across five continents through more than 300 exquisite color photos.
Since ancient times, only two animals have been allowed to roam freely in human dwellings—dogs and cats. Of course, people also keep other animals at home, such as goldfish and birds. But goldfish are kept in fish tanks, and birds are caged. Only cats and dogs are permitted to wander around our rooms. This shows that we have a special relationship with dogs (and cats)—one that is ancient and unique. The unbreakable bond between humans and dogs has a history of over 10,000 years. It seems humans and dogs have entered into an agreement: dogs do certain things for humans, and in return, humans provide proper care for dogs, including food, water, and shelter.
Humans ask a lot of things from dogs: guarding homes, protecting people, helping with hunting, eliminating harmful insects and animals, and pulling sleds. There are also more specialized tasks, such as training dogs to collect bird eggs, sniff out drugs at airports, guide the blind, rescue injured people, track fleeing criminals, participate in dog racing competitions, go into space, and even act in movies.