The Golden Rules of Positive Puppy Training : Everything You Need to Know for Your Puppy's First Year

The incredible visual guide to training your puppy!

• Hundreds of illustrations provide easily absorbed visual learning and memorization
• Complete guide to training your puppy, from walking on a leash and eating politely to bringing the paper and closing doors
• Step-by-step instructions for each training exercise, plus do's and don'ts for reinforcement
• Essential insight into how dogs think and learn, their natural instincts, and what they need to be happy and well-trained
• Puppy care including basic needs, safety, physical activity, and how to be a good owner

Whether you've raised a puppy before or you're totally new to having a furry friend, this is your go-to guide!

The Golden Rules of Positive Puppy Training is a complete handbook that will help you change your perception of dogs and how they learn. With a focus on the puppy's development during his first year of life, you'll learn about reward-based training, why it's the best method for both you and your pet, the importance of building a strong dog-owner relationship, and everything a dog needs to stay healthy, both physically and emotionally.

By understanding how your puppy thinks and how to communicate with them, you'll become an effective owner and trainer as you equip your dog with dozens of basic to advanced skills. You'll also be able to modify undesirable behaviors by using positive techniques. Filled with charming illustrations and graphics, easy step-by-step instructions, and insightful information, this is the most engaging and playful puppy manual you'll ever own!

From teaching your new puppy how to walk on a leash and get accustomed to vet visits to how to eat calmly and close the refrigerator door, this fun to read, visually adorable guide is packed with must-have information, helpful tips, and charming drawings and photographs to help you and your new puppy have a wonderful life together! It's the perfect gift for someone who is considering getting a puppy, just got their first puppy, or anyone who loves dogs.

Discover how and why happy dogs learn better, with The Golden Rules of Positive Puppy Training!

"Well-illustrated, relatable, and informative. Packed with wonderful advice for new puppy parents."
—Liz Bismore, pet blogger (WoofWoofMama website) and rescue dog mom

"Dr. Jean Cuvelier gives owners insight into what makes their best friends tick through a mix of training theory and practical application combined with fun illustrations. Your dog doesn't need to be a puppy to benefit from Cuvelier's insight, which ranges from building a solid human-canine relationship to teaching basic cues and tricks."
—Tracy Libby, author of Rescued Dog Problem Solver, four-time Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell award winner, and recipient of Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers Arthur F. Jones Award of Excellence

"When it comes to raising a puppy, you are the most important factor in your puppy's success. With fun, easy-to-follow illustrations and clear instructions, this book can help you navigate the challenging first year of a puppy's life. It features modern, positive training methods and is chock full of great advice on how to be a puppy's best friend and positive leader."
—Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA, certified professional dog trainer and author of The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training

Jean Cuvelier is a veterinarian. He writes articles on animals in many magazines and is the author of several books including the Mini Dictionary Bilingual French/Dog - Dog/French and the Mini Dictionary Bilingual French/Cat - Cat/French (Larousse).

Jean-Yves Grall has been drawing since he was a child and has made a career out of his art through illustrations and graphic design, working in television, animation, book publishing, and corporate communications. Even though he's grown up, you can still find him with pencil in hand. He feels that the old adage about dogs and their owners resembling each other is often true, and he loves dogs because behind every great person is a faithful dog.