Worried about leaving your puppy home alone while you work? Need to keep him from barking too much? Read on! This classic has answers for all that and much more! *six things to expect from your puppy *Ten keys to housebreaking without a hitch *Common puppy personality types and how to deal with them *Six gentle, effective methods of dicipline
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The 1981 edition (now out of print) of this little classic on puppy rearing was a word-of-mouth best seller. This substantially revised and expanded edition benefits from an additional decade of observation of puppy behavior by its authors and includes effective, up-to-date methods for educating puppies to become good canine citizens. Along with Job Michael Evans's The Evans Guide for Housetraining Your Dog (Howell, 1987), this is required reading for new puppy owners. Whether the copy still in circulation is battered and gnawed or the book slipped by the first time around, every public library should acquire this new edition, and academic libraries should seriously consider it for its insights into canine behavior. Highly recommended.
- Jennifer King, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Jennifer King, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"This book may be as important for puppies as preschool is for children" --(Dog Fancy)
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229 of 241 people found the following review helpful
By SBL
Format:Hardcover
This book was an okay book. It covers all major areas of puppy development, looks at training and problems in an elementary way, and uses nice black and white pictures for illustration. I find that it does rely rather heavily on food as reward. I liked this book better than the Monks of Skete's Art of Raising a puppy because it's more practical, yet I think that you are even better of if you purchase Kilcommens Good owners, great dogs. Though a bit more expensive, you get what you pay for. To me, dog training books need to have the potential to be used daily as a guide. I consulted this book maybe 3 times, while I use the Kilcommens book almost every other day.
49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By K. Arendell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Orginally, I purchased 3 books on training new puppies. "How to Raise A Puppy You Can Live with" is the only book I would recommend. And I do highly recommend it. I found it to be interesting and descriptive, but also an easy read, with language for the lay audience. The book details the growth of a puppy, at which ages to expect certain results, training methods at different age levels, and methods to punish a puppy without being cruel (like ignoring your puppy, which gets them begging for your love and acceptance). The book is filled with tons of advice on situations that will be encountered along the way of raising your puppy.
101 of 108 people found the following review helpful
By AndyCat
Format:Paperback
I am a novice dog owner and I have to say this book has helped me tremendously with the most important period of the dog's life- puppyhood. This is my favorite "puppy guide" in my large library of puppy and dog training books I have bought over the last year. All I can say is wow! If you have been searching for a good book so that you can raise a new family member and best friend look no further because this is the book for you. It is extremely imformative and easy to understand, a must for anyone bring a puppy into their home.
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Puppy Book
I have had this book for years. I now give to friends with a new puppy. It is an excellent guide.
Published 5 days ago by sharon d. waechter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every breeder should have this book!
I think EVERY dog breeder should read this book and work on preparing their pups for eventual purchase by following and heading the information presented in this book
Published 1 month ago by Toots
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Good Information
I enjoyed the book. I felt it prepared us to bring home our new Brittany. The book walks you through the first 12 weeks of a dogs life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. Penners
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative for a first time dog owner
This is an excellent book which offers excellent information for the first time pet owner. I felt that I was walked through each stage of the puppy's life with insight on what the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jstr244
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great choice for the first time puppy owner
Good choice for first time puppy owners. Of course the first few chapters are excellent to have before you acquire your puppy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Polly Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grest guide
If you are considering acquiring a puppy, this book is a must. It breaks it down into easy to follow steps, and is a wealth of information.
Published 2 months ago by 2 girl's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
HOw to Raise a Puppy You can live with
Got this for a friend, who had no idea what to do with a puppy! There are some great
training tips, that are very practical.
training tips, that are very practical.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy C. Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rec'd by my longtime Vet.
Positive Reinforcement is the only Truly effective way to train long term Safe and Obedient Behaviors in Dogs. I've seen it work over and over. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bvrlypauge
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good puppy book
I bought this as a gift when my son and his wife got a dog. They say it is very good. It arrived in a timely fashion, exactly as described.
Published 3 months ago by Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars
love the book
its great for training and gives me helpful training for my dog. bella is slowly lesarning but she is. i need to help her stop barking at every noise she heres.
Published 5 months ago by constance wallace
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