TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: Basic Biological Information 5
- Origin and History 6
- Facts about Schnoodles 7
- Pros and Cons 10
- Chapter Two: Choosing the Right Puppy 13
- Getting Started 14
- Steps in Picking the Right Pup 15
- Color Coding Technique 15
- Attention Seeker 17
- Lie on the floor 17
- The Cuddle Factor 18
- Chapter Three: Housing and Crate Training Your Schnoodle 21
- Crate for Your Schnoodle 22
- Pros and Cons of Using Crates 24
- Types of Crates 26
- Size of the Crate 30
- Crate Training 30
- Habituation 30
- Timing 31
- Tips in Crate Training Your Pet 31
- Using the Crate 33
- Chapter Four: Supplies for Your Schnoodle 37
- Food and Water 38
- Bowls 39
- Dog Bed 40
- Collar and ID 41
- Lead 42
- Brush 43
- Toys 44
- Dog Shampoo 45
- Optional Items 45
- Chapter Five: Feeding Your Schnoodle with BARF Diet 49
- Nutrition for Your Schnoodle 50
- BARF Diet 51
- The BARF Ingredients 52
- Feeding Schedule 54
- The Lazy Man’s BARF Diet 55
- Chapter Six: House Training and Grooming Your Schnoodle 57
- House Training Your Schnoodle 58
- Grooming Your Schnoodle 60
- Do – It –Yourself Grooming 61
- How to Bathe and Brush Your Schnoodle 62
- For Schnoodle’s with Thick Coat 64
- Removing Fleas Off Your Dog 65
- Cleaning Your Schnoodle’s Teeth and Gums 66
- How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails 67
- Reminders When Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears 68
- Chapter Seven: Health and Wellness for Your Schnoodle 69
- Common Illnesses of Schnoodle Breed 70
- Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus Syndrome 70
- Symptoms 70
- Causes 71
- Treatment 72
- Retinal Degeneration 73
- Symptoms 73
- Causes 74
- Treatment 75
- Cloudiness of the Eye Lens 76
- Symptoms 76
- Causes 77
- Treatment 77
- Disintegration of Hip Joint 78
- Symptoms 79
- Treatment 79
- Chapter Summary 81
- Glossary of Dog Terms 91
- Photo Credits 97
- References 99
