Saturday, September 25, 2010

Head of the Class: A Teen Dog Expert Teaches You to Raise and Train the Perfect Pal

Eldredge, Kate and Debra. Head of the Class: A Teen Dog Expert Teaches You to Raise and Train the Perfect Pal. Hoboken, N.J. : Howell Book House/Wiley Pub, 2006.

Plot: The book, written by a teenager, describes the process and methods for selecting, training, and keeping a dog. Written by a young dog owner, it views the joys and trials of keeping a canine companion. It also discusses activities kids can do with their dogs, including showing, trials, and community services.

Reading Level: 7th grade and older

Genre: Non-Fiction, Animals

Similar Titles: Puppy Training For Kids, 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog, The Beginner's Guide to Agility Training

Personal Thoughts: An ideal book for a new dog owner. The book encourages tweens and teens to take responsibility for their animals without relying too much on their parents. However, it does include sections "Just for Parents" offering advice to the human caretakers of the canine caretakers. In addition to dog advice, the book also contains an extensive reading list, fundraising activities, and canine-based crafts. Also, each section contains a biography of a teen/tween owner and his/her dog.

Side Note: PHOTOBOMB DRAGON!!!


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