“They were wagging.
Why did they bite?”
Explore the small signals that come before “enough” — and learn how to make touch a choice.
Take a peek inside ↗FOR THE HUMAN YOUR DOG CALLS HOME
You love
your dog.
Now understand
them.
The barking you can’t explain. The lead that never stays loose. The everyday habits that leave you guessing.
Turn “What are you trying to tell me?” into a calmer, more confident life together — with one practical guide to the dog you love.
Digital PDF · 355 pages · Read on any device
- Read their body language with more confidence
- Make everyday feeding, play and care feel simpler
- Learn what to notice and when to call your vet
A little understanding goes a long way.
DIGITAL EDITION72chapters for
life together
life together
355pages of practical guidance
72chapters you can dip into
14parts, from puppies to seniors
1very loved dog at the heart of it
SOUND FAMILIAR?
So much love.
So many questions.
You’re doing your best. But affection alone doesn’t explain why the sofa becomes a chew toy, dinner is suddenly ignored, or a cuddle ends with a bite.
“They were wagging.
“Am I getting
their care right?”
Food labels, water, walks, grooming and play. Put the daily decisions into a clearer, more manageable routine.
See what’s covered ↗“Is that normal
for my dog?”
Get to know their usual habits, understand why changes matter, and prepare better questions for your vet.
Explore the health chapters ↗
Their world makes more sensewhen you see it their way.
MEET YOUR NEW BEDSIDE COMPANION
Less second-guessing.
More getting
each other.
Loving Your Dog follows a dog’s life in the order it happens. Choosing one. Bringing them home. Learning their language. Building good habits. Growing older together.
Each chapter explains the “why,” then the “what to do.” Small “Tonight” actions help you take the next step, and “On the leash” training plans break learning into short sessions.
Read ten minutes. Find one useful thing.
Start with the chapter your dog needs today. Come back when life changes.
EVERY STAGE. ONE PLACE.
A whole life with dogs.
Between two covers.
72 chapters across 14 parts, with a linked contents page that takes you straight to what you need. Here’s exactly what’s inside.
01Meet the dog
Discover where dogs come from, how their senses work, what goes on in their minds, and how breed, personality, sleep and routine shape daily life.
02Choosing & bringing home
Consider adoption or a breeder, choose a dog who suits your life, prepare your home and navigate the first day, week and month.
03Puppyhood & adolescence
From newborn development and socialisation to health essentials, house-training, crates, nipping and the teenage months.
04Speaking dog
Read the whole dog, recognise stress, understand barks and growls, and explore consent, play and relationships with people.
05Training that works
Learn how dogs learn, choose useful equipment, practise foundations, loose-leash walking and recall, and find a good trainer.
06Food & water
Make sense of food choices, feeding amounts, weight, treats, chews, home-prepared diets and foods that can harm dogs.
07A life worth living
Explore exercise, sniffing, play, enrichment, jobs and sports, and helping your dog cope with time alone.
08Hands-on care
Build cooperative handling and grooming routines, with coat care, bathing, nails, paws, teeth, ears, eyes and prescribed medicine.
09Health: staying well
Work with your vet, plan for costs, understand preventive care and neutering decisions, and learn your dog’s normal with a home check.
10Health: when things go wrong
Explore common conditions affecting skin, digestion, mobility, breathing and more, plus infections, emergencies and first aid.
11A safe dog in a busy world
Learn about household and seasonal hazards, dogs and the law, travel, moving house, and lost or stolen dogs.
12Living together
Navigate life with children and other animals, fear and phobias, separation difficulties, aggression, reactivity and bites.
13Breeding, puppies & rescue
Consider the responsibilities of breeding, pregnancy, whelping and newborn care, alongside fostering and responsible rehoming.
14The later years & goodbye
Adapt to ageing, think about comfort and quality of life with your vet, and find a compassionate discussion of grief and loving again.
Plus quick-reference tabs, care logs, a training record, glossary and index. For your first dog. Your fifth dog. And all the moments you still have questions.
OPEN THE BOOK
A better cuddle
can start with a three-second pause.
Chapter 18 explores stress, calm and consent — and a simple way to find out whether your dog wants more affection.
FROM PAGE 92 · “THE CONSENT TEST”
- Stroke your dog gently for about three seconds, on their chest or the side of their neck.
- Stop, and take your hand away.
- Watch what your dog does.
“If they lean in, nudge your hand or move closer, they’re saying ‘more, please.’”
One small example of the book’s approach: understand the reason, notice the signal, try a practical step.
Open the full sample page
AN ACTUAL PAGE FROM THE BOOK ↗MAKE IT YOUR OWN
You don’t need to read it all tonight. Just start where you are.
New dog, new questions?
Start with bringing them home, puppyhood and a routine that helps them settle.
Something you can’t explain?
Jump to body language, toilet training, food or the chapter that matches your question.
A few quiet minutes?
Make a little time to read and learn more about your companion.
A book to return to.A dog to understand.
FOR ALL YOUR YEARS TOGETHER
Make their world
make more sense.
Discover Loving Your Dog — a practical companion for the daily decisions, little mysteries and life changes you share.
- 355 pages, 72 chapters, 14 partsThe complete guide in one PDF
- Small “Tonight” actionsA manageable step you can try in ten minutes or less
- Linked contents, easy to revisitRead on your phone, tablet or computer
- Delivered digitallyDownload your PDF after successful payment.
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BEFORE YOU BRING IT HOME
A few things
you might be wondering.
Is this useful if I’ve had dogs for years?
Yes. New owners can follow the early chapters; experienced owners can go straight to body language, enrichment, multi-dog relationships or the later years. Return to the topics that matter to you.
What exactly am I buying?
One English-language digital PDF: the 355-page first edition of Loving Your Dog, with 72 chapters across 14 parts. This is a digital book; no printed book is shipped.
How will I receive my book?
After successful payment, Shopify’s digital delivery app sends a download link to the email address you use at checkout. Download the PDF and keep a copy on your device. If you need help finding your link, use the contact form below.
How do I read it?
Open the PDF on your phone, tablet or computer using a PDF reader. Its linked contents help you jump to the chapter you need. There is no reading subscription.
Does it cover puppies and older dogs?
Yes. Puppyhood has its own part, as do the later years and goodbye. You’ll also find choosing and bringing home a dog, multi-dog households, gradual introductions, fostering and orphaned puppies.
Is this a substitute for a vet?
No. This book is educational. It helps you understand everyday care and recognise when professional help is needed. It cannot diagnose or treat your dog. Contact a vet for medical concerns or emergencies; don’t delay care to read the book.
Do I need to read the whole book first?
No. Start with the question you have today. Take it at your own pace. Read cover to cover or dip in as your dog’s needs change.
What if I have a question about my order?
Use the contact form below and include your order number if you have one.