Dogs may be best friends to more than 40 million Americans - but how do many of these humans return the favour? With this book, every dog Mom and Pop will learn how to give Rover everything he needs to be the happiest, healthiest and most well-adjusted canine 'kid' on the block. While books abound for parents of humans, this book is the only complete guide to parenting a canine. It shows how to: encourage a dog's natural interests in play; make a home dog-friendly; keep a dog entertained in the car; and, celebrate dog birthdays and other festive canine occasions. As dog parent Andrea Rains Waggener and dog parent/vet Patti Schaeffer show in this affectionate guide, people who care for their dog as they would their child receive all that time and energy invested back in boundless love, joy and licks.

Andrea Rains Waggener writes a weekly column, The Up Beat , for The Daily World. She is also the author of the novel Alternate Beauty, the self-help book, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise - 52 Life-changing Lessons for the Twenty-First Century, and the mystery Memories and Murder. Her furry 'kid' is a springer spaniel named Muggins. Dr. Patti Schaefer owns Canisport Veterinary Services, a holistic canine sports medicine and rehabilitation practice. She also competes in a variety of dog sports.