It's not always the dog that needs a lesson in good manners! Everyone knows that well-mannered people and their well-mannered pets are more pleasant to be around, are treated better by everyone, and get invited to more places, including restaurants, parties, and vacation homes. In her complete guide to dog decorum, she discusses acceptable behavior for every occasion in a dog's life, including:
Behaving at home and on the street;
Eating in or going out;
Extending pet courtesy to others in places of business;
Being mindful of others while traveling;
Having fun at pet events; and
Treating veterinarians, pet sitters and dog groomers with respect.
Miss Fido Manners, né Charlotte Reed, is a jet-set pet expert who divides her time among Paris, New York City and the east end of Long Island's Hamptons. She zips around the globe with her metropet family of four dogs, three cats, one parrot - or, more simply, "the kids."
Believing that all dogs can be excellent companions if given a fair shake, Miss Fido Manners encourages their guardians to give them something to wag about. With excellent veterinary care, nutrition, exercise and play to keep them healthy and happy; obedience training to teach them and their owners proper petiquette; and regular grooming and styling to smooth out ruff spots, any pooch that follows her dogma gives everybody something to chew on. Besides, as she says, "Well-behaved pets are more pleasant to be around, so they enjoy treats beyond the average bone. Dining out, vacations, parties - nothing's too posh for these pups."
With these tips, you'll become a model pet owner, a good neighbor, an excellent customer, an exceptional host and a welcome guest at the homes of friends and family. Both practical and fun, with real-life stories and expert training tips, The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette is the only book you and your dog need!
Charlotte Reed and friend
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