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Puppies for dummies®, (paperback) (3rd Ed.)
Author: Hodgson Sarah
Language: English
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Everything you need to raise a healthy, happy puppy
Bringing a puppy home? This fun, friendly guide prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From puppy care basics * feeding, crating, and housetraining * to the latest on training tools and advice, you"ll get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, well-mannered dog.
Puppies 101 * get the scoop on choosing a puppy, including knowing what to expect from different breeds and finding the perfect personality to match your lifestyle
Train your prize pupil * find basic lessons, hints on housetraining, and ways to involve the whole family in training your new puppy with a positive spin
Paws for developing good manners * understand the array of behaviors your puppy uses to communicate with you to combat issues such as separation anxiety, chewing, jumping, nipping, and even aggression
Here"s to your pup"s health * discover everything you need to know about good nutrition and exercise, as well as how to identify and avoid harmful and hidden toxins
Handling illness and emergencies * find out what to do if your puppy gets sick or hurt
Open the book and find:
Your puppy"s needs and developmental phases
How to communicate with your pup and shape good behavior
Ways to puppy-proof your home before his arrival
The freshest training techniques and gadgets
Tricks and troubleshooting for housetraining
Important lessons for puppies of every age
The dish on diet options for your pooch
Recognizing and redirecting frustrating behavior
Learn to:
Choose the best puppy for your lifestyle
Socialize your puppy
Translate your puppy"s actions andredirect problem behaviors
Use positive reinforcement tocommunicate with and train your puppy
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