Shelters, rescue groups, ads, oh my! : where to find the right dog -- Pre-adopting preliminaries -- Breed all about it -- Getting prepped for parenthood -- Choosing the right dog for you -- Bringing your new hound home -- Basic re-training -- Modifying undesirable behaviors -- Dinner's on -- Walks, workouts, and play -- Washing and grooming for good looks and good health -- Neutering your dog -- Anatomy 101: your dog, her body, and how it functions -- Health basics for your adopted dog -- Helping the healing process : caring for your sick or injured dog -- Managing problems of the outer dog -- Managing problems of the inner dog -- Holistic medicine -- On the road (or plane, train, or boat) with your dog -- Changes at home -- When you must give up your dog -- The toughest word : euthanasia.
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