Marc Morrone's Ask the Dog Keeper »

Why does my dog attack the vacuum cleaner?

Should I limit my dog's TV viewing?

How many Hershey's Kisses are too many for Dixie?

Why does my Labrador hate it when I touch his feet?

With his signature spectacles and turtleneck shirt, Marc Morrone is television's resident pet expert, appearing regularly on The Martha Stewart Show as well as his own show, Petkeeping with Marc Morrone, usually with his scarlet macaw, Harry, upon his shoulder, surrounded by his menagerie of misbehaving critters. Here, at last, is Marc's first book on dogs, Ask the Dog Keeper, in which he offers unique and candid answers to more than 100 questions on subjects ranging from health to travel, bad habits to bad diets-and everything in between! Marc also shares hilarious personal anecdotes from his decades of pet-keeping experience, stories that reveal both his love for animals and his unique perspective on living with man's best friend.

Sometimes unconventional, often unexpected, always entertaining, Ask the Dog Keeper invites you onto the sound stage with Marc and keeps you laughing and learning in equal measure. Marc is always a smart and gracious host!

Foreword Martha Stewart 4

Introduction 7

Food Q&A On Feeding, Nutrition, and Diets 11

Poop Q&A On House-Training, Accidents, and Peculiar Potty Behavior 21

School Q&A On Tricks, Training, and Behavior Issues 33

Health Q&A On Vaccinations, Vitamins, and Vets 47

Habits Q&A On Odd Tendencies, Special Abilities, and More 59

True or False? Q&A On Basic Doggy Myths, Misnomers, and Urban Legends 71

Body Q&A On Canine Anatomy and Breed Characteristics 83

Care Q&A Cohabitation and Husbandry 101

Friends Q&A On Interaction with People and Other Animals 117