Your Beagle Puppy Month by Month

Your Beagle Puppy Month by Month, written by a veterinarian, a trainer, and a breeder team, provides readers with everything they need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure their playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Coverage includes information on what to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home, the necessary vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them, and when a trip to the vet is needed. Also included:

• Instructions on making potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible.
• Discussion on why and how to crate train and what to do when your puppy cries at night.
• Knowing when to teach your puppy is ready to learn basic commands and how to go about leash training
• Socialization: why it's necessary, when it should happen, and how to make sure it does.
• Exercising and feeding your puppy appropriately to ensure he stays physically and mentally healthy
• When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works
• How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth

• What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them

Auteur

Terry Albert has been working with dogs for more than 25 years as a pet sitter, dog trainer, and dog foster parent. Her writing credits include several books, Petco, PetDoc.com, Delta Society, plus numerous websites and newsletters. Author home: Poway, California.

Deb Eldredge, DVM, is a graduate of Cornell and winner of the Gentle Doctor Award for best client care. She is an award-winning writer, author of numerous pet books, and past president of the Dog Writers Association of America. Author home: Utica, New York.

Mike and Karen Kurtzner have been involved in Beagles for several decades. Their Sun Valley Beagles have produced both show and field trial dogs. Mike has served as an AKC Field Trial Judge, and both Mike and Karen have worked as professional handlers in the show ring. Currently, they are members of the National Beagle Club and actively show while they mentor new people in the breed. Author home: Sacramento, California.