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 pet's physical and emotional health.
Except from book: "Dogs give us so much: unconditional love, happiness, loyalty and the excuse to have fun. In return, we must safeguard their physical and emotional health. This means more than just providing the basics, like food and shelter. Many other necessities, such as grooming (of course), good nutrition, exercise, and play, veterinary care, love, attention, socialization, security, and safety, also play key roles. In my book, I teach you not only how to groom your pooch at home but how to be a caring and responsible owner. Simply put, my goal is to help you improve your dog's life." – Billy Rafferty
In 2008, Americans spent over $40 billion on their pets, but in today's economic climate, professional pet care is now an unaffordable luxury for many dog owners and many have had to cut goods and services for Fido from their budgets. But the good news is that dog owners can handle much of the care for their beloved pets themselves by turning to the expertise of Billy Rafferty, a pedigreed dog care guru who has cared for and groomed thousands of dogs, including Oprah's and Tamron Hall's, over the past twenty-five years.
In his new book, HAPPY DOG: Caring for Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit (New American Library: September 1, 2009) which he wrote with animal advocate and dog lover Jill Cahr, Billy teaches readers how care for their pooches in a fashion that won't break the bank. Billy's vast knowledge of everything canine, from anatomy to allergies, means the information goes way beyond grooming basics to explain how the personal touch can make a big difference to a pet's physical and emotional health. "Grooming is not just about 'styling' a dog," says Billy. "Rather, it involves a variety of activities that are crucial to canine health and happiness."
To purchase a copy of the book:
Happy Dog: Caring For Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit
The blog:
happydogland.blogspot.com
Except from book: "Dogs give us so much: unconditional love, happiness, loyalty and the excuse to have fun. In return, we must safeguard their physical and emotional health. This means more than just providing the basics, like food and shelter. Many other necessities, such as grooming (of course), good nutrition, exercise, and play, veterinary care, love, attention, socialization, security, and safety, also play key roles. In my book, I teach you not only how to groom your pooch at home but how to be a caring and responsible owner. Simply put, my goal is to help you improve your dog's life." – Billy Rafferty
In 2008, Americans spent over $40 billion on their pets, but in today's economic climate, professional pet care is now an unaffordable luxury for many dog owners and many have had to cut goods and services for Fido from their budgets. But the good news is that dog owners can handle much of the care for their beloved pets themselves by turning to the expertise of Billy Rafferty, a pedigreed dog care guru who has cared for and groomed thousands of dogs, including Oprah's and Tamron Hall's, over the past twenty-five years.
In his new book, HAPPY DOG: Caring for Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit (New American Library: September 1, 2009) which he wrote with animal advocate and dog lover Jill Cahr, Billy teaches readers how care for their pooches in a fashion that won't break the bank. Billy's vast knowledge of everything canine, from anatomy to allergies, means the information goes way beyond grooming basics to explain how the personal touch can make a big difference to a pet's physical and emotional health. "Grooming is not just about 'styling' a dog," says Billy. "Rather, it involves a variety of activities that are crucial to canine health and happiness."
To purchase a copy of the book:
Happy Dog: Caring For Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit
The blog:
happydogland.blogspot.com
