"When your Child asks for a Dog - 'One-Eyed Leo' guides the conversation." This is the first book to objectively challenge a child's resolve to have a dog, and facilitates that emotionally charged moment when every parent is expected to - for better or worse - make an immediate decision! An artistically illustrated love story told by an adorable 'One-Eyed' disabeled rescue shelter dog called Leo. Anyone can love a pet dog, respecting the dog you bring into your family is a different world. This book teaches respect, responsibility, and dedication to a long term programme which is in the best interests of both the family and the dog. With contributions from over 50 leading experts, this book truly examines a child's intention to bring a dog into the home by offering a series of practical learning tasks. The book also provides valuable guidance for adults covering topics such as how to react if your dog bits your child, or bites a stranger, how to protect your dog's legal status if your legal status changes. Highly endorsed by leading dog trainers, veterinary professionals, and best selling dog book authors. Available in English, Czech, Dutch, Spanish and French.

This book "When your Child asks for a Dog - One-Eyed Leo guides the conversation," has been assisted by over 50 professionals in the dog welfare industries; veterinary practitioners, rescue shelter managers, canine advocates / dog defence lawyers, academic canine specialists researchers, dog trainers, dog behaviour psychologists, child psychologists, and most importantly children and their parents. Expert testimonials available on request.

CONTENTS: How to use this book, Dear Mom & Dad, A Rescue Dog, Visiting the Rescue Shelter, Dogs have names and personalities, Every dog has a story, A dog's lifespan, The Special One, The first days at home: Time to adjust, Daily structure and routine, The importance of food and good diet, This book "When your Child asks for a Dog - One-Eyed Leo guides the conversation," has been assisted by over 50 professionals in the dog welfare industries; veterinary practitioners, rescue shelter managers, canine advocates / dog defence lawyers, academic canine specialists researchers, dog trainers, dog behaviour psychologists, child psychologists, and most importantly children and their parents. How dogs think; reward & punishment, Obedience and Manners Training, The importance of play, Having fun on pocket money day, Hygiene: Regular checking of Ears, Eyes, Teeth & Coat, Monthly Reviews, The Rainbow Bridge to Dog Heaven, A dog's life-span, choosing a dog trainer, Children and Dog Training, Dog Bites - what to do next, pet insurance tips, safety tips, Legal tips, Legal format.