Happy Dog: Caring for Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit

From a pedigreed guru, whose clients include Oprah Winfrey, NBC News' Tamron Hall and Chef Art Smith, comes just about everything the dog owner needs to know about caring for their pooch.

A well cared-for dog is a happy dog. This book goes beyond grooming to explain how the personal touch can make a big difference in a petA's physical and emotional health. From basic first aid to understanding the complete needs of a canine companion, Happy Dog shows pet owners step-by-step how to:

A Monitor a petA's health
A Set up a stellar home grooming station
A Brush, bathe, and dry a panting pal
A Dog-proof the home and travel right

With his extensive expertise, Billy Rafferty includes invaluable and exclusive features, such as:

A A yearly dog care calendar
A Appraisals of products and tools on the market
A Safety and emergency preparedness tips
A Pet nutrition, exercise and play rules
A Illustrations and photos throughout

With the expert knowledge condensed in these pages, reading Happy Dog could be the best thing a dog owner ever does for a furry best friend.

Billy Rafferty has been caring for dogs professionally for more than twenty-five years as the owner and stylist at Doggy Dooz in Chicago, a Certified Master Groomer and Certified Dermatech Specialist, and a show judge.

Jill Cahr, an accomplished writer and attorney, has been involved with helping animals and shelters for over a decade.