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Everything you need to bring home a new puppy
Across America and beyond, tails are wagging with anticipation. Why? Because puppies and the people who love them are eager for the update of Puppies for Dummies. Originally released and welcomed as a positive, loving alternative to the alpha dog philosophy of a popular celebrity trainer, Puppies for Dummies is now updated and more relevant than ever.
This new edition covers the latest puppy training gadgets, tricks, and tips and offers expanded coverage on the latest training techniques, including new studies on positive reinforcement methods. This edition continues to provide readers with the trusted and proven advice that has made previous editions a success.
Integrate a puppy in your life
Explore the latest science of dogs
Train a happy, healthy pup
Raise and nurture a loving dog
Rather than saying: "Uh oh, now what?!" new pet owners can be equipped with the best advice.
Auteur
Sarah Hodgson is a dog and puppy behavior expert and the author of many bestselling books on dog training. Her positive techniques help dogs become well-behaved family members. She writes for the Huffington Post, and collaborates on articles for Parenthood, Prevention, and Country Living magazines as well as The New York Times. and has appeared on Animal Planet. Connect with her at SarahSaysPets.com!
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Redirect problem behaviors Are you about to become a puppy parent? Congratulations! Expect some wonderful inspiration and unconditional love, along with some hair on the furniture and a wet spot or two on the floor. But fear notthis updated guide from a renowned trainer, behavior specialist and online influencer is what you need to raise a happy, healthy puppy. From how to choose the new addition to your family, to managing everyday frustrations from housetraining to separation anxiety. This rewards-based training guide uses the new science of modern dog training to encourage learning on both ends of the leash! Want a book that helps you to develop a joyful bond to last a lifetime? Look no further!
Résumé
Everything you need to bring home a new puppy
Across America and beyond, tails are wagging with anticipation. Why? Because puppies and the people who love them are eager for the update of Puppies for Dummies. Originally released and welcomed as a positive, loving alternative to the alpha dog philosophy of a popular celebrity trainer, Puppies for Dummies is now updated and more relevant than ever.
This new edition covers the latest puppy training gadgets, tricks, and tips and offers expanded coverage on the latest training techniques, including new studies on positive reinforcement methods. This edition continues to provide readers with the trusted and proven advice that has made previous editions a success.
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Conventions Used in This Book 2
Optional Reading 2
Foolish Assumptions 3
How This Book is Organized 3
Part 1: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 3
Part 2: Living and Loving Your Puppy: The Early Days 4
Part 3: Training with a Positive Spin 4
Part 4: Conditioning Good Manners in Your Puppy 5
Part 5: Creating a Wellness Plan 5
Part 6: The Part of Tens 5
Icons Used in This Book 5
Beyond the Book 6
Where to Go from Here 6
Part 1: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 7
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Puppy Love Club: Here's All You Need to Know! 9
Looking at All Your Options 10
Helping Your Puppy Jump into the Family Groove 12
Understanding your puppy's point of view 12
Raising a puppy in the modern world 13
Positively overdoing bonding and socialization 13
Tackling Training Throughout Your Puppy's Growth Phases 14
Teaching words your puppy should learn and love 15
Picking a consistent approach 15
Handling Day-to-Day Frustrations and More Serious Problems 16
Ensuring a Clean Bill of Health 17
Chapter 2: Finding the Puppy That's Right for You 19
Living Your Dream: Pinpointing What You Really Want 20
Getting in the right mindset 20
Considering yourself before you choose your puppy 21
Interpreting your answers 24
Deciding on the age to bring your puppy home 27
Considering Your Household 28
Me and my shadow 28
Just the two of us plus pup 29
A family with young kids 30
A family with older children 31
A whole menagerie (other pets) 31
Other dogs 32
Chapter 3: Browsing Breeds and Rescues: Choosing One That's Right for You 35
Figuring Out Whether You Want a Purebred, Mixed-Breed, or Designer Dog 36
Choosing the breeder route versus the rescue route 37
Deciding on a purebred dog 38
Opting for a random-mix puppy 39
Designing fancy (and expensive) mixed breeds 39
Choosing the Type of Dog That's Right for You 41
Different Breeds for Different Folks 42
The Sporting group 43
The Hound group 43
The Working group 44
The Herding group 44
The Terrier group 45
The Toy group 45
The Non-Sporting group 46
Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Go to Get Your Puppy 47
Searching High and Low for Your Puppy 48
Finding puppy love on the Internet 49
Adopting a pup from a shelter or a rescue organization 51
Buying a puppy from a professional breeder 54
Checking out a home breeder 56
Avoiding puppy brokers, puppy mills, and pet stores 57
Meeting and Assessing Puppies 59
Finding out what to expect when visiting puppies 59
Profiling puppy personalities 60
Testing a puppy's temperament 62
Going for an Older Puppy 67
Considering the source 68
Testing older pups 70
Chapter 5: Shopping for Your New Baby and Looking to the Months Ahead 73
Shopping for the Early Days with Your Puppy 74
Your puppy's safe place 74
Rewards, toys, and self-soothing activities 79
Freedom lines (indoor and out), collars, and early leash skills 82
Exploring Future Needs, Modern Gadgets, and Training Tools 86
Compassion wear (also known as walking restraint) 86
Leash training 89
Clicking and targeting tools to simplify learning 91
Bringing Puppy into the Digital Age 92
Two-way camera 92
Automatic feeder and water fountain 93
Treat dispenser 93 Trac...