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Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right Paperback – August 1, 2011

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If after five minutes she doesn’t potty, put her in her crate for 15 minutes and then try again. Repeat this 20-minute procedure until she potties outside. After she has pottied, you can play with her.
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Set clear house rules so that we can be consistent about what is expected instead of constantly changing them and confusing our pet. In this program, the rules are that the puppy must say please by automatically sitting for everything she wants.
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CattleDog Publishing; 1st edition (August 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0964151871
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0964151871
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.84 x 0.55 x 6.73 inches

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Dr. Sophia Yin knew what it's like to have a problem pet and nowhere to turn for professional help. And she witnessed countless fractured relationships between misunderstood pets and their frustrated humans companions.

As a result, her mission in life was to improve our understanding of animals and their behavior so that we can care for, appreciate and enjoy our time with them better.

Sophia learned that every pet needs a human who can lead. Not like a boss, but like a partner in a dance--someone who gives clear signals, rewards desirable behavior as it occurs, removes rewards for inappropriate behavior immediately, and sticks to the plan consistently until the new, good behavior is a habit.

Sophia's dedication to helping people communicate with pets in a positive, scientifically sound way led her to create a variety of exceptional books and products for pet owners and pet-care professionals who also aspire to bond with their pets on a whole new level.

She lectured and taught workshops internationally on animal behavior and low stress handling and has served as a behavior expert for shows such as Dogs 101 on Animal Planet. She was also on the executive board for the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Handling Guidelines Committee, and the American Humane Association (AHA) Animal Behavior and Training Advisory Committee.

Dr. Yin passed away in September of 2014, but her legacy lives on with the company she created, CattleDog Publishing. They work on keeping her products available to pet owners everywhere as well publishing her treasure trove of articles and videos she created before her death and managing her innovative online learning platform at LowStressHandling.com for veterinary professionals, rescue workers, trainers and agility enthusiasts.

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Barb Hartley

was not a fan........

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022

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I really did not care for her techniques. I am not up to wandering around my house trying to do things with a puppy leashed to my hip. I also do not care for her idea about feeding. You don't feed your dog - you measure out their daily kibble allotment, carry it around with you, and then you give a few pieces to them for doing something good. I would love to see her train a Basset Hound puppy (like mine) using these ideas.

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exceptional

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022

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Love the science behind the behavior training. Getting to know dog language. Will be reading all the books by Dr Yin

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I recommend to all my clients and all dog owners

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019

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This is not a book to sit back and work your way through begrudgingly. This is the only behavior/training book I have ever come across that is actually interesting, engaging, and works! There are small paragraphs but the rest is pictures. I learned about Sophia Yin's Low Stress handling right after vet school and quickly became certified. It changed my life- both as a veterinarian and with my own animals. As a vet, every day I witness or deal with 90% of dogs behaving like crazies, and it's entirely because of their lack of desensitization and training. All breeders should read this book because a lot of the work can be done from 3 weeks on. By the time most people get a puppy (9-12 weeks), the prime desensitization period is ENDING!

Do not be fooled by the title, it is a reference to the fact that she got a puppy for her father and had 1 week to start it off right so that it would have a better foundation before the parent's took over.

The house training advice and program is literally fail-safe. As Sophia discusses, if an accident happens during this program, it is always the person's fault and it is easy to identify the cause and fix it so for next time.

I can't emphasize enough how a vast majority of dog's lives would be so much better (less behavior disorders, anxiety-separation or otherwise, and better, safer behavior) if they were started off with this book. It can be used for dogs of any age, just as with everything, the longer a dog has learned "bad" behaviors, the harder it is to replace them with good behaviors consistent enough to become almost reflexive.

Puppies are a lot of work and this is the blue print for how to do it. This training should start not only before the puppy gets placed in a home but from the first second you get your puppy.

As a vet I also inspect litters for cat and dog breeders and you can tell the ones that are handled a lot, exposed to many things and those that are just churned out with minimal interactions and experiences and are frozen and frightened. Every breeder should be starting their puppies off right- getting them used to inside, outside, water/wet, being held and not set down the moment they cry out.

Puppies are a LOT of work, EVERY interaction you have with them teaches them something and you shouldn't get a dog that is going to get stuffed in a crate for 8-9+ hr a day and then be expected to play for 30 min in the evening and then just go to bed with you. They need to play, learn, get tired, have appropriate stimulation, and have something constructive to do to keep their minds occupied and their emotional health normal. At least once a day I am asked to prescribe drugs to 'calm' a young dog, and at least once a week I am consulted on people who want to euthanize their 1-2 year old dog for behavior issues, and this is heartbreaking. The time commitment and physical and emotional needs of a dog go far beyond a walk a day and throwing food in a bowl twice.

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Regina Denny

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022

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The book is spectacular. The delivery was less than desirable. I have sgns on my door that specifically state, do not leave package out in weather. If it can fit in between the doors place it there, if small enough slide in mail slot, if large ring doorbell so we can get it and never leave delivery on front porch. Get drivers that can read please

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022

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Helped with training my pup. Good ideas.

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Excellent Read on tips for a Puppy

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022

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Love the pics on this illustrated book for training your puppy. It is great for someone that can stay home for a week or more, and they does not have to do a full time job, otherwise it will be taking longer. Excellent tips on majority of all topics.

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anonymous

Easy to read in a day

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015

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Very well written and I love the layout with lots of pictures and captions. The puppy psychology is helpful, relevant and easy to grasp. The training plan is completely step-by-step and seems fool proof if followed correctly. I was skimming "Barron's Dog Training Bible" while reading this and learned from that book that Dr. Yin's training method is called "capturing" since you're trying to capture a behavior a puppy will naturally perform (like sitting). I like the theory of this method, though I don't have my new puppy yet so haven't practiced it. I'm more familiar with the training method called "luring" where you hold a treat to lure the dog into the desired position (like sitting). It seems to me that a combination of training methods will ultimately be best over the long term (at least for my comfort level), but Yin's book will get any puppy off to a great start!

I have a couple small points of disagreement, but these will be a matter of personal preference. I'm currently reading the autobiographical "A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home" (which I highly recommend) and when considering training methods for her seven-year-old Labradoodle to become a Therapy Dog, that author, Sue Halpern, came across the suggestion to provide all food in a "Kong" feeding toy. Halpern basically pokes fun at the emphatic use of Kong specifically and moves onto another trainer's book, so I had to chuckle when the topic came up in this book. Dr. Yin is also a proponent of NEVER using a dog food bowl and the dog earning ALL food as rewards or getting it out of a food toy or puzzle. Sorry, I just don't agree with this. It seems to me that dogs have a basic right to food and water and shouldn't have to ALWAYS work for it. Sometimes? Yes. Treats? Always should be earned. My two cents, but I'm not a vet or an Animal Behaviorist and Dr. Yin is both.

Secondly, I've quickly and successfully housebroken four dogs in over thirty years and NEVER used paper or potty pads in the house, even as a 'just in case.' When I worked, I came home during my lunch hour to let them out and play with them so they were never cooped up for more than four+ hours. I've read other experts say paper training is confusing and dogs need to be clear that outside is the ONLY place to go to the bathroom, and I agree. I'm watching my sister potty train (or not) her year-old Yorkshire Terrier and he consistently pees on his potty pad and then proceeds to poop all over the house. What a disaster! Dr. Yin emphasizes over and over to be vigilant and keep the dog with you while potty training (totally agree - this works!). But she also mentions laying down paper in a playpen area as needed, and I personally wouldn't do this. Again, only my two cents, and that's about what it's worth since I'm not an expert.

Other than these two points, I think this book is brilliant! I'm sitting with a stack of a dozen dog/puppy training books and this is one of the only ones to hold my attention from cover to cover. Very practical advice with lots of detailed photographs.

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AJ

Absolutely fantastic.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2019

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After owning several dogs and knowing quite a lot about the different kinds of puppy training, I found this book an excellent piece of work. I love the training methods and humour in the book and couldn’t put it down til I had finished it. I learnt a lot more about raising my latest pup and I will definitely use the techniques suggested. I will recommend this book as one of the best puppy training books I’ve ever read. So, Thank you.

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Amy Morgan

A must for all new dog owners!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2019

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Ordered this book to read before our Shiba puppy arrived (as they’re notoriously difficult to train) and either we got a broken Shiba that’s good at listening, or this book is magical. It’s really been invaluable in helping us establish clear boundaries. As a result of this book (and the amazing breeder we got our lil sheeby-sheeb from) our pup has been house trained from arrival and sits ti say please for 99% (hey - she’s still a Shiba after all!) of things. Would recommend.

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FaeLLe

Not so impressed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2021

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Good collection of concepts but nothing you cannot find through an search engine. Also tons of YouTube channels that cover the same concepts in a more descriptive manner.

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Emma

Clear and concise - brilliant!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2013

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We're thinking of getting a puppy in the future so I have been doing lots of reading - this is by far the best book I have read on the practicalities of training a new pup. Everything is kept brief and easy to read, with LOTS of pictures which are very helpful. Sophia Yin uses positive training methods, and her main bit of advice is not to give your puppy its food in a bowl - instead, reward your pup for every desired behaviour throughout the day. Pup sits quietly - reward it with some kibble. Pup plays with chew toy - reward it with some kibble. Thus maximising the puppies potential.

There are sections on how puppies develop, what you need for the puppy, house training, and basic obedience. Everything is laid out so perfectly clear. This is the only book I have read where I came away feeling I actually COULD get a puppy now and know what to do! Just a shame it's only available on Kindle as I do prefer to have an actual book to dip in and out of. Top marks!

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Andy Mitra

Puppy training involves having the puppy attached to you by a lead at the waist

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2021

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I bought this book and I am sure it works but it kind of did not feel right for us to have a spaniel puppy attached by a lead to the waist all day. This technique might suit other families / people.

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