Surviving Puppyhood: Teaching Your Puppy the Right Way to Live (Common Sense Approach) [Paperback]

Kay Guetzloff (Author)

Book Description

Series: Common Sense Approach | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

This book provides a practical approach to all aspects of owning a puppy. It shows you the wisest, most comprehensive ways for both dog and owner to survive the adventures of puppyhood.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877193533
• ISBN-13: 978-0877193531
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #635,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for anybody considering a puppy for a pet, October 24, 1999

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This review is from: Surviving Puppyhood: Teaching Your Puppy the Right Way to Live (Common Sense Approach) (Paperback)

October 24, 1999

Book Review for: Surviving Puppyhood The Common Sense Approach Author: Kay Guetzloff

This is the most comprehensive and sensible book on puppy selection, ownership and training that has ever been written..It is a definite must item for anybody considering a dog for a pet. The book covers every topic from selecting and acquiring your pet, to training and comfortably living with it, in an easy to understand and logical manner. Every person considering a dog for a family member should read this book first.

It describes in detail, the seven AKC groups, and the characteristics of individual breeds within each group. In the breed descriptions information is given as to how certain dogs will fit into a particular lifestyle. Questions are asked of the reader, are you active? What are your work hours? What hobbies do you have? All of this information important to help match a particular breed of dog with a particular individual.

Education is given as to where and how to go about buying a puppy once you have determined what your compatible breed will be. The pros and cons of males vs females, spaying and neutering, proper veterinary care, and essential items for your new puppy are discussed in detail.

Puppy proofing your home, house training your puppy, and the necessary basic obedience commands are explained in a step by step sequence that is straightforward and easy even for a novice person to follow.

Behavior problems are discussed along with solutions so that you can learn to be a responsible pet owner. By picking up after your dog, not letting him run through the neighborhood getting into trash, or by correcting unnecessary barking, you can have a well mannered pet that will be a pleasure for you, as well as your neighbors to live with.

She addresses all issues which cause people to be unhappy with their pets, and shows how with consistent and simple training methods you can have a well adjusted and happy family member.

I have been a dog owner for over 35 years and a dog obedience trainer for the past 10 years. Even if showing your dog isn't your final goal, you want a dog that blends easily into your home and family. This book shows you the fundamental training methods as well as explaining the canine learning process so that you can achieve success and have a well adjusted dog.

This book is a must for anybody considering a puppy for a pet.

Paige Patterson

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very concise & easy to follow for the puppy owner, October 26, 1999

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"Mike" Williquette ([e-mail]) (Punta Gorda FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Surviving Puppyhood: Teaching Your Puppy the Right Way to Live (Common Sense Approach) (Paperback)

I have been training and showing dogs for more than thirty years. This book is the best I have come across for common sense in training a puppy. The chapter on housebreaking explains at what ages that you can except what resonse from the puppy. I think this is invaluable information to keep the owner from being discouraged that the progress is a slow one. All the information in the book is easily understood, and explained in enough detail for the average pet owner to follow. Also included are many tips for a more experienced, even competition dog owner. Included are many photos to visualize the training procedures, plus many puppy pictures just to enjoy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cannot recommend this book, July 26, 2006

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Cid Hunt "staffs4U" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Surviving Puppyhood: Teaching Your Puppy the Right Way to Live (Common Sense Approach) (Paperback)

I was expecting, from previous reviews, this book to be about training and not about breed misinformation:
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" "The most powerful terrier is the American Staffordshire Terrier, or Pit Bull Terrier as he is often referred to. This breed has one of the worst reputations in the dog world. Bred for fighting, these dogs are still used illegally for this purpose. Like the Rottweiler, owning and AmStaff can be reason for your insurance company to tell you to find another carrier. If you want to be ostracized by other dog owners, then consider owning this breed......."
She says of Rottweilers: "some people buy an image breed to make a statement. Unfortunately they do not take the time to train the dog..... "
This is at best a massive generalization and at worst a condemnation of many breeds of dogs based on the author's personal bias. There ARE other dogs in this world besides the Border Collie. I am so glad there are other trainers that are reputable and actually care about the owner that wants to train his/her dog. I would not recommend this book.