A primer, an owner�s manual, a field guide, and more, My Dog! is the complete book for every child who has a dog�whether it�s a brand-new puppy or adopted mutt, or a beloved pooch who�s been in the family for years. And it couldn�t be more kid-friendly, with its customizable cover (paste in a picture of your dog), tabbed chapters, and a pull-out dry-erase dog care chart.Written by Michael J Rosen, author of Kids� Best Dog Book, and dubbed a �fidosopher� by The Washington Post, My Dog! covers everything from the basics of handling, feeding, and grooming to history, lore, and the kinds of fun facts kids will always remember (dogs have a sense of smell a million times better than ours; the oldest dog on record, Bluey, lived to be 29). It tells kids how to train their dogs, with illustrations�including action commands like Sit, Stay, Come, and Go to Your Place, and behavioral commands like Speak and Thank-You. There are the simple health checks kids can do. A How to Speak Dog section to insure that kids and dogs remain best friends�including why a raised, wagging tail doesn�t always mean �I�m happy,� and the important difference between a Yelp! and a Yowl! Even a recipe for Carob �Cocoa� for kids and dogs to bond over after a brisk winter walk. Included with the book is a field guide to 75 breeds of the most popular and family-friendly dogs kids are likely to meet�each illustrated with a gorgeous full-color photograph and profiled with essential facts, including behavioral insights that make it an invaluable guide to choosing a family pet.