The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors, and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here's the one-stop bible that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life. In chapters reviewed by experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and training, pet parents will learn:

• Where to find your perfect canine companion
• All about breeds and mixed breeds and how you can adopt any type of dog
• Smart guidelines for adoption success
• Realistic expenses of dog care
• What to expect when you bring your new pup home (and long after)
• How to prevent runaways and protect your dog from all types of harm
• Clicker, target stick, and other re-training methods
• Humane ways to modify undesirable behaviors
• How to introduce new diets and take the guesswork out of feeding
• Holistic and conventional medical treatments
• Daily hygiene and caring for your sick pup inside and out
• The impact of travel and changes at home
• What to do when it's time to say good-bye

Plus recipes, doggy workouts, heartwarming true stories of adopted dogs and their happy parents, information on saving dogs on a larger scale, and much, much more!