Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Finding the Right Dog for You

• Self-Audit
• Canine Audit
• Choosing the Right Dog

Part 2: In the Beginning

• Mobilizing Your Assets
• The First Few Hours, Days, and Weeks
• Sharing Your Home With a Dog

Part 3: The Middle Years

• Everyday Care: Nutrition and Exercise
• Good Grooming
• Health and Safety
• Dogs Behaving Well
• Fido on the Go? Traveling With or Without Your Dog

Part 4: Your Older Dog

• Growing Older Together
• Parting

Index