{"product_id":"pit-bulls-for-dummies-9781119720904","title":"Pit Bulls for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe good, the bad, and the snugly about your new best friend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo breed of dog is the subject of more extreme feelings--both good and bad--than the Pit Bull. Man-eating monster or heroic nanny-dog: What's the real story? Are Pit Bulls the very best breed for kids? (Not always.) Is it all in how you raise them? (Not totally). Will they lick you to death? (Absolutely )\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the fully updated 2nd Edition of \u003ci\u003ePit Bulls For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Caroline Coile--Dog Writer's Association of America Hall of Famer and former Pit Bull owner--sniffs out the reality behind the myth, rips through the dogma that both vilifies and sanctifies this unique family of dogs, helps you find the best source for your new family member, and shows you the latest and greatest ways to raise, train, and live with your own partying Pit Bull and reap the rewards of happy canine companionship for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand your Pit Bull's origins and characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide if a Pit Bull is for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate Pit Bull sources, whether adopting, rescuing, or buying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCare for all ages, from puppies to older dogs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with bad behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocialize your new dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow the advice in this book and help show the world that well-brought-up Pit Bulls are some of the most charming, companionable, and fun-to-be-around dogs out there--enjoy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eD. Caroline Coile\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in psychology with research interests in canine behavior, senses, genetics, and neuropsychology. The author of 34 books about dogs, as well as numerous scientific articles, she also pens the nutrition column for AKC Family Dog. The Dog Writers Association of America inducted her into their Hall of Fame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478336868626,"sku":"9781119720904","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c3df2d35-a588-4c4e-8989-bcd1aa05cfa7.jpg?v=1730296610","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pit-bulls-for-dummies-9781119720904","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}