And, it’s hard to go this alone. With this book, we'll be with you every step of the way to help navigate you through all stages of your Shih Tzu’s life.
All topics are thoroughly explored with incredibly helpful detail:
Appearance, barking (all possible scenarios), every behavioral issue & quirk you may encounter (27), body part specific care, care by season, skin & coat care, all essential command training, exercise (6 sections), comprehensive feeding and nutrition (10 sections including effective solutions for your picky eater).
Also included are all female issues (including full pregnancy and whelping info), grooming (12 sections), and health issues to take excellent care of your Shih Tzu now and as he or she grows older (39 sections - including the most in-depth allergy guide imaginable).
In addition, heeling and walking-on-leash issues, exact step-by-step housebreaking (plus every possible hiccup answered, resulting in an exceptionally well-trained pup), territorial marking,
separation anxiety resolutions to help your Shih Tzu feel secure while gaining confidence-building skills, socialization & desensitization training, and much more.
Importantly, you will never see aspects glanced over, leaving you asking, “Now what?” You will have the exact answers for ‘what to do’ and ‘how to resolve this’.
Included in this book
are exclusive and enlightening survey results regarding the behavior, personality, and health of 2,749 Shih Tzu. And, growth charts tracking the stats of 129 Shih Tzu puppies.
Contributors include
several top reputable AKC Shih Tzu breeders and author and trainer Faye Dunningham who provides special-edition training sections regarding interacting with dogs (both 'known' and 'unknown'), visitors, strangers, and situations. It's a perfect guide for building self-confidence and restraint, allowing a Shih Tzu to be social, very well-behaved, and happy!
The book is exquisitely formatted via various fonts, headers, and bullet points for enjoyable reading. Incorporated throughout are 100+ beautiful photos, charts, graphs, and other supplementary aids.
With your GIANT Book of Shih Tzu Care, you can quickly reference what you need to know about, read ahead to prepare, and gain knowledge for the unexpected. Newborn care, senior care & EVERYTHING in between. Females, males, puppies, adolescents, adults; this book truly has it all.
Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog, let’s get started on a wonderful, fulfilling, fun, and healthy road for your Shih Tzu!