Puppy Love
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 3. März 2009
320 Seiten
978-0-470-45292-9 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Combining informative text with beautiful full-color photographs, this book covers everything you need to know about caring for puppies from birth to age six months. Busy puppy parents will get fast and authoritative advice on:
Puppy-proofing your home and yard
What age to bring home a puppy
Housetraining
The first trip to the vet
Crate training
Feeding
Socialization
And much more
Whether you're a proud puppy parent or just love to admire these adorable bundles of joy, this is a charming book you'll turn to again and again.
A Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Liz Palika has written more than fifty books. She has received two prestigious Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America. Her work has been published in Newsweek, Dog World, Dog Fancy, the AKC Gazette, and other magazines.
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Sheri Wachtstetter is a watercolor painter and photographer. Her photos appear in several books, including The Howell Book of Dogs.
Inhalt
- Puppy Love
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Puppies
- Genetics Determine Your Puppy's Health and Temperament
- Puppy Development during the First Two Weeks
- Puppies Grow and Change during the Third and Fourth Weeks
- Puppies Become Toddlers in the Fifth and Sixth Weeks
- The Joys and Lessons in Play
- Littermates Teach Social Skills
- Puppies Become More Independent in the Seventh and Eighth Weeks
- Momma Dog Is the Best Teacher
- Lots of Changes during Weeks Nine and Ten
- The World Is a Scary Place
- The Best Age to Bring Home a Puppy
- A Shopping List for Your New Puppy
- Puppyproofing Your Home
- Making Your Yard Safe
- Bringing Home Your New Puppy
- Chapter 2: Your New Family Member
- Meeting Your Family
- Introducing Your Puppy to a Dog at Home
- Introducing Your Other Pets
- Choosing Your Puppy's Name
- Limiting Your Puppy's Freedom
- Your Puppy Needs Her Own Bed
- Why Is Your Puppy Crying?
- Puppies Just Want to Have Fun
- Teaching Your Puppy and Children to Play Nicely
- Being a Good Puppy Parent
- Introducing the Buckle Collar and Leash
- Putting Identification on Your Puppy
- Don't Worry
- Relax and Laugh!
- Chapter 3: Housetraining Your Puppy
- Housetraining Goals
- Incorporating Longterm Goals into Your Housetraining
- Using a Crate for Your Puppy's Bed
- Introducing the Crate to Your Puppy
- Using the Crate Wisely
- Don't Abuse the Crate
- Establishing a Schedule
- Teaching Your Puppy to "Go" on Command
- Going Outside with Your Puppy
- Praising the Behaviors You Want to Happen Again
- Preventing Housetraining Accidents
- Chapter 4: Teaching Household Rules
- Household Rules Are Vital
- Avoiding Self-Rewarding Behaviors
- Your Home before and after Puppy
- A Suggested List of Household Rules
- Teaching Your Puppy to Follow the Rules
- Sometimes Puppies Make Mistakes
- Don't Ignore Good Behavior
- Don't Inadvertently Reward Bad Behavior
- Teaching the Sit for Petting
- Teaching the Collar Touch
- Chapter 5: The Human-Animal Bond
- Why Do We Bond with Dogs?
- How Is Bonding with Dogs Good for You?
- How Does Bonding Happen?
- Women Bonding with Their Dogs
- Men and Their Dogs
- A Child's Companion
- Key Points to Bonding with Your Puppy
- Chapter 6: Playing with Your Puppy
- How Puppies Play
- Using Playtime as a Teaching Tool
- The Best Toys
- Fetch Games
- The Touch Game
- The Name Game
- Hide-and-Seek
- The Find It Game
- Simple Fun with Household Objects
- Teaching Tricks
- Avoid Playing Rough Games
- Things Not to Use as Toys
- Chapter 7: Socializing Your Puppy
- The Best Age to Begin Socialization
- How to Socialize Your Puppy
- Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Feels
- Introducing Your Puppy to a Variety of People
- Letting Your Puppy Meet Other Dogs
- Cats, Ferrets, Rabbits, Birds, and More
- Going to Different Places and Seeing New Things
- A Fun Game: Walking on Different Objects
- Noisemakers Aren't Just for Parties!
- Don't Overwhelm Your Puppy
- Your Goals for Socialization
- Chapter 8: Puppy School
- You and Your Puppy Both Learn during Training
- Choosing a Class and Trainer
- Teaching the Sit
- Teaching the Release
- Teaching the Down
- Teaching the Stay
- Teaching the Come
- Teaching Your Puppy to Come from a Distance
- Playing the Come Game
- Teaching the Watch Me
- Teaching Your Puppy to Walk on a Leash
- A Socialization Game
- Puppy Playtime
- Conquering the Confidence Course
- Asking Questions about Training Problems
- Training Takes Time
- Chapter 9: Preventing Problem Behaviors
- Problem Behaviors Are Not Problems to Your Puppy
- Nutrition Can Affect Behavior
- A Tired Puppy Is a Happy Puppy
- Prevention Is the Name of This Game
- Teaching Your Puppy How to Be Alone
- Being a Leader to Your Puppy
- Teaching No Bite!
- What Is Aggressive Behavior?
- Resource Guarding Might Require Professional Help
- Teaching Your Puppy Not to Jump on People
- Teaching Your Puppy to Sit at Doorways
- Barking Can Quickly Become a Neighborhood Problem
- Destructive Chewing Is Dangerous
- Teaching Your Puppy to Stay off the Furniture
- Preventing Begging
- Are You Causing Your Puppy's Behavior Problems?
- Health Challenges Can Cause Behavior Problems
- Chapter 10: Caring for Your Puppy
- Choosing Your Puppy's Healthcare Partner
- Feeding Your Puppy a Nutritious Diet
- When and How to Feed Your Puppy
- The Daily Massage
- Brushing, Combing, and Removing Tangles
- Bathing Your Puppy
- Fleas, Ticks, and Mites
- Cleaning the Eyes, Ears, and Teeth
- Teething Problems
- Trimming Toenails
- Vaccinations
- Spaying or Neutering Your Puppy
- When to Call the Veterinarian
- Emergencies
- Chapter 11: As Your Puppy Grows Up
- What Is Adolescence?
- Surviving Adolescence
- Continuing Your Puppy's Training
- Physical and Mental Changes
- Checking Out Dog Sports
- Canine Good Citizen
- Therapy Dogs Provide Affection
- Enjoy Your Dog!
- Index
