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Welcome to the wonderful world of dogs
If this is your first dog, then you may not be aware of just
how much the Kennel Club can help you in learning more
about the world of dogs.
The Kennel Club is committed
to `making a difference for
dogs'. It works to protect and
promote the health and
welfare of all dogs in the UK.
Our aim is to see healthy,
happy dogs living long lives
with responsible owners.
We achieve our aims through
a wide variety of educational
programmes, events and
initiatives, aimed at all dogs
(and their owners), regardless
of age, size or pedigree.
The Kennel Club can help you
make the most of life with
your dog in various ways:
Activities like showing, agility,
obedience and field trials
Training
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Your dog essentials 1Preparing for your new
CONTENTS 9 …this is your handbook packed
Your puppy… …what to expect and when! 6 to 8 we
Preparing for your new arrival Grab your note pa
14 PREPARING FOR YOUR NEW ARRIVA
Things that you will need to buy There are a myri
16 PREPARING FOR YOUR NEW ARRIVAL
19 “INSURANCE IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT CONSI
The big day is finally here As a new puppy or do
22 THE BIG DAY IS FINALLY HERE
23 “CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO CROWD THE
24 THE BIG DAY IS FINALLY HERE
House training The dos and don'ts…!
28 HOUSE TRAINING House trainin
When your puppy has started to settle in It's
32 WHEN YOUR PUPPY HAS STARTED T
“`SOCIALISATION' IS A BROAD TERM USED TO
34 WHEN YOUR PUPPY HAS STARTED T
Recall 1. Your puppy should be a little way from
Feeding your puppy/dog Bro ught to you by Adorab
38 FEEDING YOUR PUPPY/DOG Tasty
41 Eukanuba puppy food is
z Small breeds develop faster and
The big wide world... Teach your dog to get alo
46 Once your vet has given you the say s
Training classes · Now that you've laid some foun
Learning the basics of canine body language
52 It can be upsetting and frustrating
Signs that your dog is anxious/scared: · Tail car
Travelling
55 WITH PREMIUM-QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR HUNDREDS OF
Keeping your puppy/dog safe & healthy Ensu
58 KEEPING YOUR PUPPY/DOG SAFE A
Children and dogs · Living with a dog is enormous
60 “MEDIUM AND LONG COATED BREEDS NEED MORE
62 KEEPING YOUR PUPPY/DOG SAFE A
Your life ahead together Sharing your life with a
66 YOUR LIFE AHEAD TOGETHER Ther
· If you have an older dog who is sound sen
68 YOUR LIFE AHEAD TOGETHER · Bu
71 “ IF YOU HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR DOG ALONE FOR
72 In the care of a boarding ken
“BY REGISTERING YOUR DOG WITH · THE KENN
Laws that may affect you as a dog owner In
76 YOUR LIFE AHEAD TOGETHER
Animals Act 1971: · You could be liable for da
78 YOUR LIFE AHEAD TOGETHER “ FROM APRIL
Caring for an elderly dog · Different breeds of d
82 Useful Contacts KENNEL CLUB SERVICES The