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In This Chapter Poms of royalty and celebrities Poms in art, literature, cinema, and more The next time you’re stuck in traffic and stuck for conversation, how about a little Pomeranian trivia? Memorize this chapter and voila! Instant conversation! Living in the Lap of Luxury: Royal Poms Pomeranians have been favored by royalty around the world, but nowhere as much as in England. Consider the following members of royalty and their Poms: - Pomeranians were the first royal dogs to live with Queen Charlotte in Buckingham Palace in 1761, and Queen Charlotte is credited with introducing Pomeranians to England. - Queen Victoria, granddaughter of Charlotte, is credited with popularizing Pomeranians. A great lover of dogs, she raised and showed at least 15 different breeds during her lifetime, focusing on Pomeranians in her later years. - Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon, is said to have owned several Poms. - In 1875, while still the Prince of Wales, King Edward took his Pomeranian, Fozzy, ...

In This Chapter Taking some time for just you and your Pom Chasing the fun with other people and dogs The best times with your dog are probably when you share a quiet moment snuggling in front of the television or make a fool of yourself as you play a private game at home. But taking your Pom out for other people to admire is always fun. Fortunately, you have lots of ways to do this. A Day at the Bark Park Dog parks let your dog run around with other dogs, and they’re a hit in large cities these days. Some parks are public, some are for members only, some you pay for by the visit, some have play equipment, and some have separate areas for big and little dogs. Avoid parks where your dog would mingle with strange, large dogs or run with lots of out-of-control dogs. Of course, make sure your dog is up on his vaccinations first. Then let the games begin! Play Fetch Like most dogs, your Pom probably has fun playing fetch. You need a Pom-sized ball, one small enough for her to easily hold ye...

In This Chapter Understanding the limits of punishment Helping a dog overcome his fears Calming the anxious, energetic, or barking pup Working with your Pom’s aggressive tendencies Dealing with nuisance behaviors No matter how perfect your dog’s parents, no matter how wonderful his puppyhood, and no matter how hard you work to socialize and train him, your dog will do something you don’t like. Considering that 90 percent of all dog owners report a behavioral problem, you’re lucky if your dog’s bad behavior is only a nuisance. If you’re not so lucky, it’s a more serious behavior that disrupts his or your life. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with it. In this chapter, I preview the top complaints of Pom owners and guide you through combatting each one. But — and this is a big but — one thing you don’t get from me is advice on how to punish your Pom. Why? Because as a scientist trained in animal behavior, I strongly disagree with the use of punishment in dealing with bad behavior. Aft...