About The Dog Bible
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Tracie Hotchner is the author of the million-copy bestseller Pregnancy & Childbirth, which was nominated for the American Book Award, as well as three other books on pregnancy. She has appeared on national talk shows, including the Today show and Oprah. She lives in Bennington, Vermont with her three dogs, Jazzy, Billy Blue, and Scooby Doo.
Tracie explains the origins of The Dog Bible:
“The answer to why I wrote this book is sort of the opposite of Mt. Everest and why people climb it - in this case, I wrote the book because it did not exist. Having owned and loved dogs literally from the time I was born, I have so often wanted information or had problems and been unable to find information or get reliable advice. I realized that I’m not alone - all dog lovers need a book they can reach for with support and information on any subject relating to their dogs. The way that parents can consult Dr. Spock to clarify a situation and make informed decisions for their particular situation, so should people have an encyclopedic guide for their canine companions.
The idea for this book actually originated with my father, the author A.E. Hotchner. He said I never came into New York City because I preferred being in the woods with my dogs – which I happily admitted. So he suggested that I write a book about dogs since I’d been communing so easily with four-legged beasts since my formative years growing up alongside young Pango – and showed no signs of letting up. Never one to turn down a challenge – and after a heated discussion about whether I’d ever met a dog I didn’t like - I rose to the occasion of this book and set out to climb Mt. Everest.”
Tracie explains her history with dogs:
“My first sibling was a Bedlington Terrier named Pango, who was six months older than me. Although my parents were loving, and did nothing to create sibling rivalry, Pango did precede me into the family and there were times when I wondered whether they preferred Pango to me. This early canine exposure may explain my ability to see things from a dog’s perspective, given that my formative months were spent on the floor with him. It may also explain why I have never lived without a dog in my life… and then eventually never without two dogs… and over the last decade never without three canine companions (all adopted/rescued).
Description of the book:
The Dog Bible” is the first all-inclusive comprehensive guide to everything pertaining to the relationship of people and their dogs - the one book all dog people need on their shelves to find information and answers about any question or concern. This book is being called “the Dr. Spock for dogs:” finally, dog lovers have an authoritative, unbiased guide to sharing their life with a dog.
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Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
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A portion of the author's proceeds from every book goes to animal charities.
For everyone who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead—The Dog Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to know. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an expert, your dog would want you to read this book. Encyclopedic in scope, it covers not only the basics, but every practical aspect of life with a dog, including many fascinating and helpful subjects never before collected in one volume:
The Dangers of Puppy Farms: What pet stores don’t want you to know
The Logic of the Wolf Pack: Rules from the wild to help you understand and communicate with your dog. What does “Alpha Dog” really mean?
House training for every dog in every possible living situation
The truth about dog food no one has told you: foods that help, foods that harm
Teaching manners: the pros and cons of different training equipment and methods, and how to keep your dog safely on your property
Vaccination Ethics and Safety: shocking facts about the potential dangers of vaccinations
Warning Signs of Vicious Dogs: How to know when a dog can—and can’t—be saved
Scooby Doo Hotchner’s 25 Rules for Kids—a special chapter written just for children to help them stay safe around dogs
Pregnancy, new babies, and your dog: how to prepare for a peaceful homecoming and life together
Dog 911: Some of the most—and least—common emergencies your dog may face and what to do, including instructions on how to administer CPR and the Heimlich maneuver
Life-saving advice about the special needs of toy breeds: everything you need to know to protect and enhance their wonderfully long lives
Dog Psychology: Eye-opening ideas from an emerging field of study, including a chapter on the weird things dogs do—and why!
Tracie Hotchner, lifelong dog owner and author of the million-copy bestseller, Pregnancy and Childbirth, has distilled years of research into one comprehensive, accessible guide. You’ll make hundreds of decisions about your dog’s care during his lifetime. The Dog Bible is here to give you the latest and best information available to help you make those decisions. It’s everything your dog would want you to know.
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A portion of the author's proceeds from every book goes to animal charities.
Animal Organizations That Have Received Support (Alphabetical):
Alley Cat Rescue, Washington, D.C.
Animal Haven (New York City)
American Humane Association (Washington, D.C.)
Animal Rescue Fund Of The Hamptons [Arf](Long Island)
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Arizona Animal Welfare League [AAWL] (Phoenix, AZ)
ASPCA, New York City
Barkin' Arts NYC (New York City)
Basset Rescue Of New Jersey
Best Friends (Utah)
Bide-A-Wee (Long Island)
Bide-a-Wee - Wantaugh, New York
Canine Health Events (Che) Ellington, CT
Capital Area Humane Society (Columbus, Ohio)
C.A.R.E. for the Evanston Animal Shelter (Evanston IL)
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England
Connecticut Humane Society
Delaware County SPCA (Media, PA)
Douglas County Humane Society (Douglasville, GA)
Elsa’s Ark, East Hampton (New York)
Feline Outreach West Branch, MI
Friends for Life Sanctuary (Gilbert Arizona)
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue, Belleville, MI
Friends For Pets (Sunland, California)
Friends Of New York Animal
Care & Control (New York City)
Glen Cove Animal Lovers League (Long Island)
Glen Highland Farm, Border Collie rescue (Garrison, New York)
Georgia Heatland Humane Society (Newnan, GA)
Grateful Greyhounds, Levittown (New York)
Green Mountain Pug Rescue (Lyndonville, VT)
H.E.A.R.T (Human-Animal Educational & Recreational Therapy) So. Salem, NY
Humane Society Of The United States [HSUS] (Washington, D.C.)
Knox County Humane Society (Maine)
Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue (Sylvania, OH)
Little Shelter (Long Island)
Marin County Humane Society (Marin, California)
Marilyn's Voice (Mentor, OH)
Mixed Breeds In Need (Oyster Bay, NY)
Morris Animal Foundation, Englewood, CO
National Canine Cancer Foundation (www.wearethecure.org)
National Institute For Animal Advocacy, NIFAA (Guilford, CT)
North Shore Animal League [NSAL],
(Port Washington, NY)
Ouachita Valley Dog Training Club (West Monroe, Louisiana)
Paws for Parkinson's (Stonybrook, New York)
Putnam Pet Pals (Pandora, OH)
The Seeing Eye, Inc. (New Jersey)
Second Chance (Shaftsbury, VT)
Siberian Husky & Alaskan Malamute Rescue, Leavenworth, WA
SPCA, Suffolk County, Long Island
Tails of Hope, New Jersey
Tsehootsooi Elementary School (Ft. Defiance, AZ)
Walk for the Underdog, Los Angeles, California
Westies of Ohio Fundraisers (W.O.O.F.)
World Society For The Protection Of Animals (WSPA) Boston, MA
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (Hudson, MA)
