Puppies For Dummies 3e - Softcover

Hodgson, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118117557 ISBN 13: 9781118117552

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 2012

Synopsis

Everything you need to train a puppy

Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppies prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics of puppy training—housebreaking, feeding, crating—to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you'll get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.

In this new edition, noted authority Sarah Hodgson offers trusted information on caring for a new puppy, including the newest dog training tools and gadgets, the best treats and dog food suppliers, and new insight into positive reinforcement training.

• Everything you need to start out right from day one
• Trusted and proven advice from an authority
• The latest information on positive reinforcement training
• Includes a completely new 8-page color insert

If you're one of the lucky people getting ready to bring home a canine kid, this fun, informative guide gives you everything you need to smoothly integrate a puppy into your life and home.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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

About the Author:

Sarah Hodgson has been New York's and Connecticut's favorite dog trainer for over 25 years and is a prolific author, columnist, media personality, and inventor. Her trademark upbeat, proven, and positive training techniques teach owners how to help their puppies become well-behaved familycompanions. Visit Sarah at WhenDogsTalk.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118117557
• ISBN 13: 9781118117552
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 392