DESCRIPTION

Confined to a wheelchair or mobility scooter but still want a dog – is that a good idea?
Yes! As the author – who’s wheelchair dependant – ably demonstrates. Here, everything that mobility-impaired potential dog owners need to consider to enable them to own and care for their very own canine companion – even if finances are restricted, or they do not have their own car, caretakers or helpers – is described and illustrated in detail.
Wheelchair and mobility scooter users face their own particular challenges when it comes to dog ownership: how will they walk their dog; train and teach it; play games with it, and, all importantly, pick up that poop?
From his unique viewpoint, the author answers all of these questions and concerns, and more besides, allowing readers to assess and determine whether they can share their special lifestyle with a dog, and what they can do in preparation of this happy circumstance.

• Benefits of dog ownership • Positive effects on state of mind • Basic considerations • Physical restrictions • Caring for your dog • Walkin’ the dog • Clothing • Special equipment • Suitable breeds • Dog size and temperament • Ability/selection/acquisition • Training for a special life • Walking behaviour • Night-time excursions • Winter-time • The law, you and your dog • On tour • Wheelchair, dog and competition • Water sport • Your dog and travelling • Ideas for trips • Wheelchair, your dog and traffic • General problems • Where next? • Appendix

For every copy sold, 50p is donated to Dogs for the Disabled.

£12.99 UK + p+p

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