false 2643042 5 Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dog&#8212;or are thinking about getting one&#8212;<i>A Member of the Family</i> is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household. <br><br>What should you do if you need to leave your dog alone at home while everyone is at work? Are you providing him with the exercise he needs? How can you make sure your children and dog get along well? How do events in the human family&#8212;such as birth, marriage, or divorce&#8212;affect the family dog? All of these questions and many more are answered by bestselling author Cesar Millan in his new book. <br><br>Brimming with practical tips and techniques, <i>A Member of the Family</i> addresses the most common issues and questions that emerge over the course of a person&#8217;s lifetime relationship with a dog, explaining what it takes to be a good dog owner. From choosing the right dog for your particular family&#8217;s needs to setting the rules of the house (yes, you and your family are in charge) to finding a quality veterinarian and monitoring your dog&#8217;s health, Cesar offers essential advice for a harmonious home. No topic is left untouched. With success stories from Cesar&#8217;s fans and clients throughout, <i>A Member of the Family</i> includes sections on travel and doggie day care, the needs of an aging dog, and dealing with the death of a pet and its long-lasting effects on a family. A chapter on dogs and children is written from the perspective of Cesar&#8217;s sons, Andre and Calvin, and one on the role of the strong female pack leader is by Cesar&#8217;s wife, Ilusion. <br><br>In his frank, simple, and calm manner, Cesar acts as your personal guide as you build a fulfilling, satisfying relationship with your dog. 2667778 7 10 2008 A Member of the Family total:141|5:31|4:60|3:43|2:6|1:1| 141 537 234 35 2 0 false false Thu Jul 30 06:51:04 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 07:25:51 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Mar 21 17:54:16 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 18:01:27 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 21 07:53:00 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 21 07:59:30 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Oct 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 10 13:02:59 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 16 14:30:28 -0700 2008 Almost every professional in Dogs has written (or will write) a book that covers, in general, how to select the right dog for you, what to do with it once you get one, how to handle training and behavioral issues, how to select veterinary care, covers a myriad o...more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Nov 27 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 28 09:27:53 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 28 09:30:31 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Apr 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 20:22:10 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 20:26:39 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jun 30 12:18:43 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 30 12:21:11 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Feb 26 20:33:30 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 26 20:36:13 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 17 13:17:29 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 17 13:17:29 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jan 01 09:36:28 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 01 09:36:28 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Fri Oct 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 26 07:16:20 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 26 07:17:48 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Nov 25 16:19:33 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 25 16:20:49 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sat Oct 24 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 24 15:36:21 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 24 15:40:58 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Thu Feb 05 18:09:48 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 05 18:10:37 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Mon Dec 22 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 20 16:51:32 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 23 15:08:44 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Mon Jan 26 07:58:48 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 26 08:00:12 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Mon Jan 05 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 11 09:55:53 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 11 09:57:17 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sun Feb 08 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 05:59:17 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 06:00:13 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 09:50:38 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 09:52:01 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Dec 27 09:22:51 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 27 09:23:49 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6789254