Choosing & Caring for a Shelter Dog: A Complete Guide to Help You Rescue & Rehome a Dog

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Summary: great helpful book
Review: A must for anyone considering adding a dog to the family and, especially a shelter dog. These "rejects" of society often make the best companions. I have thousands of dollars of purebred dogs and love them, but the $50 I spent on adopting Eddie was the best money ever spent. This book will help you have the same experience.

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Summary: This book is a gem!
Review: Bob Christiansen presents the facts very well.He cited the scenario on its real perspective. Anyone who reads this will have no second thought of owning a shelter dog. I am touched from the story of Harry Oakes, the internationally known K9 Search and Rescue trainer and of course his hero and K9 partner, newfoundland mix Ranger who succumbed from hip dysplasia after serving SAR for many years.

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Summary: A worthwhile investment that pays off
Review: Great pictures, easy reading...this wonderful book offers a realistic, positive view of choosing one of the most grateful pets you'll ever own. This book was instrumental in helping my husband and me decide to adopt a shelter dog through German Shepherd Rescue. Share a copy with your local animal shelter--mine loved it.

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Summary: A worthwhile investment that pays off
Review: Great pictures, easy reading...this wonderful book offers a realistic, positive view of choosing one of the most grateful pets you'll ever own. This book was instrumental in helping my husband and me decide to adopt a shelter dog through German Shepherd Rescue. Share a copy with your local animal shelter--mine loved it.

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Summary: Generally good but not great
Review: This book covers the basics of adopting a shelter dog. It is heavy on trying to convince the reader to adopt - a significant part of the book is "testimonials" from owners who have adopted. I expected more information on rehoming and reorienting the adopted dog. The book is somewhat amateurishly put together - not too well organized, only black & white photos.

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Summary: Generally good but not great
Review: This book covers the basics of adopting a shelter dog. It is heavy on trying to convince the reader to adopt - a significant part of the book is "testimonials" from owners who have adopted. I expected more information on rehoming and reorienting the adopted dog. The book is somewhat amateurishly put together - not too well organized, only black & white photos.

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Summary: A "bible" for rescuers and anyone who adopts a shelter dog!
Review: This is the best book I've ever seen about shelter dogs. As a rescue organization that works with the county shelter and sees the day to day plight of shelter animals, part of what we try to do is educate the public on responsible pet ownership and what to expect, especially when getting a shelter animal who has been through so much trauma already. This book addresses all the issues someone will face and how to deal with them. Everything from choosing the dog, preparing your home for him, acclimating him to your other pets, handling him, especially in the early days in your home, health, training, etc. Every person that adopts a shelter dog should get one of these books. It's like "follow-up" care the doctor sends home with you. Everyone should have it and our organization recommends this book to everyone! Thank you Mr. Christiansen!