Foreword.

K-nine Bytes is a book that answers all your questions, about the care and companionship of your “other” family member, but haven’t known whom to ask.

More and more, canine members of the family are becoming a large part of our daily lives. Even though we are inundated with factual information about our own kind, there is a large gap when it comes to our canine friends. This down to earth book fills in those gaps and provides a ready reference to the day to day care of our “other family member/s”.

Caroline Hille has utilised her own extensive knowledge as well as research to compile this very comprehensive and factual book. This book is a “must”; not only for new dog owners but also those who may have had a canine family member for years and may not have really understood certain issues.

As a veterinarian of nearly 30 years experience, I found Caroline’s explanations very easy to relate to and have used her explanations to better explain to my clients why we use or not use different feeding and behavioral management programmes.
The book can be read from front to back, as Caroline’s style is easy, informative and factual. The book can then be used as a “ready reckoner” for those ‘what if’ questions.

In summation, Caroline has, in my opinion, surpassed “Dr Harry”. Making this book a “must have” for all caring dog owners!

Bruce Moore Veterinarian CM, J.P.
Warnbro Veterinary Hospital

Introduction.

It is because of my dog “Kiera”, a Border Collie Cross, that I emersed myself in the world of Dog Obedience, Agility and Tracking. I didn’t know all these sports existed but they have enriched my life.

During my years as editor of “The Bark” , The Rockingham Dog Club (Inc)’s, official magazine, I’ve had the opportunity to research many and varied subjects, all relating to dogs.

Quite often, in conversations with fellow dog trainers, questions where raised about all sorts of little and bigger problems such as: hot-spots, puppy teeth and how to stop the pup chewing the furniture, bad breath, bloat, tear stains or hip dysplasia, cancer lumps, nail clipping, diabetes, older dogs’ aches and pains, anxiety and lots more.
I used “The Bark” as a means to bring these problems and their possible solutions to our club members.
It seemed a shame to let this information disappear in the archives of our club, so I came up with the idea of collecting all the bits and bobs and organise them into a booklet.

Although I am not an expert, far from it, I am relaying the expertise of others in this collection of canine bytes.

Enjoy your four-legged mate,

Caroline Hille
And my training pal ‘Kiera’ UD,JDX, ADX, ET, TD.