The Rhodesian Ridgeback: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

by Eileen M. Bailey

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, You'll also learn what the world is like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. A breed expert has written The Rhodesian Ridgeback, and it includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2000

Reviews

[JULIA · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gave this a two-star because it was just an average book. Nothing special about it. Even the pictures in the last part of the book shows another breed. Not soley about Ridgebacks. Parts are. Parts are general information about all dogs. So.....if you don't already own a Ridgeback, then maybe this is a book for you.

[Jonathan Atkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book on Ridgeback, as I am getting a Ridgeback and want to know as much as I can. This book is good information some of the books seems a bit like speculation from the author and less science (Color and temperament are linked?) There is a lot of good information about training and additional research for the breed. There is a great deal of information about the history of the breed.

[Stephen Wallace · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was ok for what it is. Disappointed there were not more stories of acts of heroism instead of just mentioning there are stories out there. Basic training and a smattering of other stuff on different activities you can do with your dog. Makes me want to go look for a much better book on this amazing breed of dog.

[Lostfate13 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some fun anecdotes but there's nothing here that an experienced Ridgeback owner doesn't already know.