Jan Fennell

A Dog’s Best Friend: The Secrets that Make Good Dog Owners Great


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      DOG’S

      BEST FRIEND

       The secrets that make gooddog owners great

      JAN FENNELL

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      First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsEntertainment 2004

      Copyright © Jan Fennell and Fantasma Partnership 2004

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      Source ISBN 9780007153725

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      Version: 2019-05-13

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       For my grandchildren

       Ceri-Ann, Bethan and Ben

      CONTENTS

       Cover

       Title Page

       Why great owners put themselves in their dog’s place

       Why great owners understand man’s special relationship with dogs

       Why great owners work with, not against, their dogs

       Why respect is the key to a great relationship with dogs

       The importance of drawing on the lessons of others

       Why great owners know their limits

       Why great owners lead by example

       Second Among Equals

       Why great owners always put their dogs first

       Flexible Friends

       Why great owners keep an open mind

       When the Going Gets Tough

       Why it pays to show courage under fire

       The Great Healer

       Why patience really is a virtue

       A Dog is for Life

       Why great owners understand the meaning of responsibility

       99% Preparation

       Why great owners think ahead

       The Buck Stops Here

       Why great owners always shoulder the blame