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Everything you need to bring home a new puppyAcross America and beyond, tails are wagging with anticipation. Why? Because puppies and the people who love them are eager for the update of Puppies for Dummies. Originally released and welcomed as a positive, loving alternative to the alpha dog philosophy of a popular celebrity trainer, Puppies for Dummies is now updated and more relevant than ever.This new edition covers the latest puppy training gadgets, tricks, and tips and offers expanded coverage on the latest training techniques, including new studies on positive reinforcement methods. This edition continues to provide readers with the trusted and proven advice that has made previous editions a success. Integrate a puppy in your life Explore the latest science of dogs Train a happy, healthy pup Raise and nurture a loving dog Rather than saying: "Uh oh, now what?!" new pet owners can be equipped with the best advice.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 7
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Puppy Love Club: Here's All You Need to Know! 9
Chapter 2: Finding the Puppy That's Right for You 19
Chapter 3: Browsing Breeds and Rescues: Choosing One That's Right for You 35
Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Go to Get Your Puppy 47
Chapter 5: Shopping for Your New Baby and Looking to the Months Ahead 73
Part 2: Living and Loving Your Puppy: The Early Days 95
Chapter 6: Bonding with Your Puppy Using the Science of Modern Dog Parenting 97
Chapter 7: Establishing Good Habits from the Start 115
Chapter 8: Including Everyone in Team Puppy 135
Chapter 9: Socializing Puppy 151
Part 3: Training with a Positive Spin 173
Chapter 10: Taking Baby Steps: 8 Weeks to 14 Weeks 175
Chapter 11: Teaching Your Preadolescent Puppy: 14 Weeks to 6 Months 187
Chapter 12: Surviving Puberty: 6 to 9 Months 207
Chapter 13: Striving for Off-Lead Control: 9 Months to 1 Year 225
Part 4: Conditioning Good Manners in Your Puppy 245
Chapter 14: House-Training for Success 247
Chapter 15: Conquering Common Frustrations 259
Chapter 16: Addressing Extreme Reactions -- On and Off the Leash 279
Part 5: Creating a Wellness Plan 305
Chapter 17: Maintaining Healthy Habits 307
Chapter 18: Identifying and Preventing Common Ailments 333
Chapter 19: Preventing Accidents and Knowing What to Do in an Emergency 351
Part 6: The Part of Tens 363
Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Fun Games 365
Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Crowd-Pleasing Tricks 375
Index 387
