Civilizing Your Puppy [Paperback]

Barbara J. Wrede (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

A very popular pet advice book has been expanded in this new edition, with even more practical tips and full-color photos than before. Here is advice on virtually every aspect of interaction between dog and master, including obedience training, breaking bad habits, house breaking, teaching exterior boundaries, bathing and grooming, protection against parasites, getting the pet to accept veterinary care, and establishing regular eating habits. Advice on selecting a puppy to fit human personality types and family habits is included.

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This new third edition advises dog owners on the do's and don'ts of canine training

You'll learn the right way to housebreak a puppy, and get advice on virtually every aspect of interaction between dog and master, including:

Obedience training • Feeding pointers • The right puppy for you • Correction, not cruelty • You, your pup, and the veterinarian • Equipment • Grooming • Leash Training • Manners in the Car • Not jumping on people • Teaching exterior boundaries • Breaking bad habits • Fun and games with your dog • and much more

Barbara J. Wrede has conducted training classes for owners of many different dog breeds. She emphasizes the importance of training methods that maximize bonding between master and pet. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Barbara J. Wrede has conducted training classes for owners of many different dog breeds. She emphasizes the importance of training methods that maximize bonding between master and pet. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812097874
• ISBN-13: 978-0812097870
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,549,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Dogs > Care & Health

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on living with your dog, ever!!, May 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Civilizing Your Puppy (Paperback)

I sat in the bookstore for hours, poring over books on dog training, puppy training and gun dog training. I just happened to see this little book tucked among the larger ones. I thought it had an interesting title and paged through it. Great! I figured, since it cost less than $10, I would buy it and see what it said.

WOW! I have read tens of books on dog training, and this book contained the most useful information. Every other book tells about obedience training, blah, blah, blah. This book tells how to LIVE WITH YOUR DOG. Do not pass this up.