Siberian Huskies For Dummies

Cover
 Title
 Contents
 Introduction
 How This Book Is Organized
 Icons Used in This Book
 Where to Go from Here
 Part I : Getting to Know Siberian Huskies
 Chapter 1: What Is a Husky?
 The Difference between a Husky and Other Similar-Looking Animals
 The Siberian Husky Breed Standard
 Chapter 2: Husky History 101
 It All Started with the Chukchis
 The Russians Are Coming!
 Olaf Swenson Saves the Day
 The All Alaska Sweepstakes Race
 The Influence of Leonhard Seppala
 The Great Serum Run: Mission of Mercy
 The Development of the Siberian in the United States. Part II : Looking for Your Soul MateChapter 3: Finding and Choosing a Siberian
 Determining Whether a Husky Is Right for You
 Finding a Puppy and a Breeder
 Choosing the Right Puppy
 Exploring Other Sources for Getting a Husky
 Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Puppy
 Collars and Leashes
 ID Tags
 Food and Water Dishes
 Pet Doors
 Outdoor Kennels
 Grooming Tools
 Dog Beds
 Gates
 Crates
 Chew Toys
 Part III : Living with a Siberian Husky
 Chapter 5: Welcome Home!
 Surviving the First Day and Night
 Deciding Whether Your Husky Will Live Inside or Outside. Paying Attention to the Outdoor Husky's Special NeedsGiving Your Pup the Exercise and Discipline He Needs
 House-Training Your Husky
 Cleaning Up After Your Husky
 Chapter 6: Understanding What Your Husky Is Trying to Tell You
 Picking Up on What Your Dog Is Saying
 Interpreting Your Husky's Body Language
 Figuring Out Your Dog's Facial Gestures
 Watching Your Husky's Tail
 Knowing the Difference between Dominant and Submissive Behavior
 Making Sense of Weird Behavior
 Noticing Your Siberian's Sleeping Style
 Chapter 7: Socializing Your Siberian
 Interacting with Your Puppy. Introducing Your Siberian to ChildrenIntroducing Your Husky to Other Animals
 Chapter 8: Training Your Dog
 Training the Family Before You Train Your Dog
 Setting Your Training Goals
 Agreeing on Commands
 Teaching Your Husky the Basics
 Taking Advantage of Formal Obedience Training
 Chapter 9: Dealing with Dominance and Aggression
 Understanding Canine Dominance and Aggression
 Dealing with Dominance
 Recognizing Common Behaviors
 Establishing Your Dominance
 Avoiding Dog Bites
 Chapter 10: Breaking Bad Habits in Your Husky
 Separation Anxiety
 Digging
 Chewing
 Counter-Cruising. Trash DumpingRunning Off
 Hunting Other Animals
 Charging the Door
 Jumping Up
 Part IV : Keeping Your Husky Healthy
 Chapter 11: Feeding Your Husky
 Knowing Your Husky's Nutritional Needs
 Reading the Labels
 Taking a Look at the Main Types of Dog Food
 Considering Supplements
 Figuring Out How Much to Feed Your Dog
 Looking at Performance, Maintenance, and Low-Calorie Foods
 Chapter 12: Grooming Your Dog
 Brushing and Combing
 Bathing
 Dealing with Shedding
 Paying Attention to Your Husky's Entire Body
 Finding a Professional Groomer
 Watching Out for Fleas and Ticks.