American Pit Bull Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet (2nd Edition)
Powerful, but affectionate. Enthusiastic and fun, but hard working. Playful, yet provocative. Exceptionally intelligent, but sometimes comical. American Pit Bull Terriers are among the most beloved dogs as well as the most misunderstood, feared, and despised. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:
- The distinction between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the "generic" pit bull
- Traits to look for in choosing your pet
- Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
- Feeding, grooming, and healthcare
- The importance of positive yet firm training, socialization, and supervision around kids
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Book details
- Author
- Liz Palika
- Imprint
- Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 144
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Series
- Happy Healthy Pet
- Subjects
- Pets › Dogs › Breeds
- Topics
- dog breeds · dog care · dog training · pet ownership · dog grooming · dog rescue and adoption
- ISBN-13
- 9780471748229
About the author
LIZ PALIKA is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant who has taught dogs and their owners for more than 25 years and written more than fifty books. Her recent books include The Howell Book of Dogs, Puppy Love and Your Happy Healthy Pet.
Palika has received two Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America and the Dog Writers Association Distinguished Service Award in 2005. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, Dog World, Dog Fancy and the AKC Gazette.
When she’s not writing, Palika runs Kindred Spirits Dog Training in California and serves as founder of Love on a Leash, a nationwide therapy pet certification organization. The majority of her books are nonfiction works about dogs and other pets.
Liz lives in California.