Puppies For Dummies
3rd Edition
Published on 13. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-118-11755-2 (ISBN)
Description
Everything you need to train a puppy
Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppies prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics of puppy training--housebreaking, feeding, crating--to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you'll get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.
In this new edition, noted authority Sarah Hodgson offers trusted information on caring for a new puppy, including the newest dog training tools and gadgets, the best treats and dog food suppliers, and new insight into positive reinforcement training.
* Everything you need to start out right from day one
* Trusted and proven advice from an authority
* The latest information on positive reinforcement training
* Includes a completely new 8-page color insert
If you're one of the lucky people getting ready to bring home a canine kid, this fun, informative guide gives you everything you need to smoothly integrate a puppy into your life and home.
Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppies prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics of puppy training--housebreaking, feeding, crating--to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you'll get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.
In this new edition, noted authority Sarah Hodgson offers trusted information on caring for a new puppy, including the newest dog training tools and gadgets, the best treats and dog food suppliers, and new insight into positive reinforcement training.
* Everything you need to start out right from day one
* Trusted and proven advice from an authority
* The latest information on positive reinforcement training
* Includes a completely new 8-page color insert
If you're one of the lucky people getting ready to bring home a canine kid, this fun, informative guide gives you everything you need to smoothly integrate a puppy into your life and home.
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Sarah Hodgson has been New York's and Connecticut's favorite dog trainer for over 25 years and is a prolific author, columnist, media personality, and inventor. Her trademark upbeat, proven, and positive training techniques teach owners how to help their puppies become well-behaved familycompanions. Visit Sarah at WhenDogsTalk.com.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 7
Chapter 1: Puppy Love: Making All the Important Decisions 9
Chapter 2: Considering a Puppy to Fit Your Lifestyle 17
Chapter 3: Browsing the Breeds: Choosing the Right Dog for You 31
Chapter 4: Searching High and Low for Your Puppy 43
Part II: Caring for Your Puppy's Everyday Needs 61
Chapter 5: Outfitting Your Home 63
Chapter 6: Preparing for the First Days and Weeks 75
Chapter 7: Communicating with Your Puppy 95
Chapter 8: Socializing Puppy 105
Chapter 9: Living in the Real World: Kids, Travel, and Other Adventures 117
Part III: Training with a Positive Spin 137
Chapter 10: Involving Everyone in Team Puppy 139
Chapter 11: Using Cool Tools and Groovy Gadgets 147
Chapter 12: Teaching Lessons for Puppies of Every Age 163
Chapter 13: Civilizing Your Puppy Indoors and Out 187
Chapter 14: Living Life Off-Leash 207
Part IV: Conditioning Good Manners in Your Puppy 219
Chapter 15: Housetraining for Success 221
Chapter 16: Redirecting Everyday Hassles 231
Chapter 17: Addressing Extreme Reactions 251
Chapter 18: Recognizing and Redirecting Aggressive Behavior 259
Part V: Creating a Wellness Plan 273
Chapter 19: Feeding Your Puppy Well 275
Chapter 20: Staying Healthy and Handling Emergencies 289
Chapter 21: Identifying Common Ailments 311
Part VI: The Part of Tens 327
Chapter 22: Ten (Plus One) Crowd-Pleasing Tricks 329
Chapter 23: Ten Fun Games 337
Index 343
Part I: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 7
Chapter 1: Puppy Love: Making All the Important Decisions 9
Chapter 2: Considering a Puppy to Fit Your Lifestyle 17
Chapter 3: Browsing the Breeds: Choosing the Right Dog for You 31
Chapter 4: Searching High and Low for Your Puppy 43
Part II: Caring for Your Puppy's Everyday Needs 61
Chapter 5: Outfitting Your Home 63
Chapter 6: Preparing for the First Days and Weeks 75
Chapter 7: Communicating with Your Puppy 95
Chapter 8: Socializing Puppy 105
Chapter 9: Living in the Real World: Kids, Travel, and Other Adventures 117
Part III: Training with a Positive Spin 137
Chapter 10: Involving Everyone in Team Puppy 139
Chapter 11: Using Cool Tools and Groovy Gadgets 147
Chapter 12: Teaching Lessons for Puppies of Every Age 163
Chapter 13: Civilizing Your Puppy Indoors and Out 187
Chapter 14: Living Life Off-Leash 207
Part IV: Conditioning Good Manners in Your Puppy 219
Chapter 15: Housetraining for Success 221
Chapter 16: Redirecting Everyday Hassles 231
Chapter 17: Addressing Extreme Reactions 251
Chapter 18: Recognizing and Redirecting Aggressive Behavior 259
Part V: Creating a Wellness Plan 273
Chapter 19: Feeding Your Puppy Well 275
Chapter 20: Staying Healthy and Handling Emergencies 289
Chapter 21: Identifying Common Ailments 311
Part VI: The Part of Tens 327
Chapter 22: Ten (Plus One) Crowd-Pleasing Tricks 329
Chapter 23: Ten Fun Games 337
Index 343