BOLOGNESE COMPLETE OWNER’S MANUAL: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising, Training, Feeding, Grooming & Caring for Your Bolognese Dog — From Puppy to Senior

BOLOGNESE COMPLETE OWNER’S MANUAL: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising, Training, Feeding, Grooming & Caring for Your Bolognese Dog — From Puppy to Senior

The Complete Guide to Loving, Raising, and Understanding the Bolognese Dog The Bolognese Complete Owner’s Manual is a comprehensive guide to one of the most affectionate, intelligent, and emotionally connected companion dogs. Whether you are considering welcoming a Bolognese into your home or already share your life with one, this book is designed to support you through every stage of ownership, from early learning to lifelong care. More than just a small white companion, the Bolognese is a deeply loyal, people-oriented breed that thrives on routine, gentle guidance, and close human connection. The book begins with an introduction to the breed’s history as a cherished companion of Italian nobility, offering insight into the temperament, sensitivity, and strong emotional bonds that define the Bolognese today. Understanding the breed’s origins helps owners better understand its behavior and needs. The guide then walks readers through the process of choosing a Bolognese responsibly. It explains how to evaluate breeders and adoption options, understand lineage, and determine whether a puppy or adult dog is the best fit for a particular lifestyle. Throughout, the focus remains on health, temperament, and responsible decision-making. Preparing the home is addressed in detail, with practical guidance on creating a calm, secure environment, selecting appropriate supplies, establishing routines, and reducing stress during transitions. These early steps are presented as the foundation for trust, confidence, and emotional stability. Nutrition and health care are covered in clear, accessible language for each life stage. Topics include feeding routines, portion awareness, basic supplementation, foods to avoid, preventive veterinary care, dental hygiene, and recognizing early signs of illness to support long-term well-being. Special attention is given to grooming and daily care, particularly for the breed’s dense white coat. Readers are guided through brushing, bathing, nail maintenance, and ear and eye care, with grooming presented as an opportunity for bonding and comfort rather than a routine task. Training and behavior are approached with patience and compassion. The book emphasizes positive reinforcement, consistency, and clear communication while addressing house training, leash skills, crate use, and common behavioral challenges such as anxiety and excessive vocalization. The focus remains on building trust and emotional security. The final sections explore socialization, communication, enrichment, exercise, and senior care, highlighting the long-term responsibilities that come with committed ownership. Readers learn how to strengthen their relationship with their Bolognese and support confidence throughout every life stage. The Bolognese Complete Owner’s Manual is designed as a lasting reference for those who wish to raise a healthy, confident, and well-understood companion. Practical, thoughtful, and informative, it offers guidance for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this distinctive breed.