How to Raise the Perfect Dog - Everything You Need to Know from Puppyhood to Adolescence and Beyond

Informationen zum Autor Adam Spivey is the author of How to Raise the Perfect Dog and How to Train Your Dog . Known for his straight-talking approach to training and no-nonsense attitude, he has been training dogs for over a decade and has earned legions of fans and clients. Adam partnered with Evan Norfolk to develop Southend Dog Training, an online training platform, now with millions of followers and thousands of members worldwide. Klappentext "Everything you need to know to raise your puppy and build a bond that lasts a lifetime, with straight-talking advice from the man behind social media sensation Southend Dog Training Deciding to raise and train a puppy is a big step, but Adam Spivey, the founder of Southend Dog Training, is here to help. How to Raise the Perfect Dog walks you through the entire process, from choosing the right dog and finding a breeder or rescue to bringing your puppy home and beginning training. Guiding you through the challenges of your puppy's first twelve months, he will help you both thrive as you learn to understand your dog's needs and behaviors. Adam's simple, straight-talking approach takes all the nonsense out of dog training and puts your puppy at the center of everything you do. Answering frequently asked questions and highlighting common mistakes and practices, he shares essential guidance on: How to pick your first dog Preparing your home for a puppy Crate, toilet, and bedtime routines Basic training and lead walking Socialization, separation anxiety, and more! Use How to Raise the Perfect Dog to build a bond with your dog that lasts a lifetime"-- Leseprobe CHAPTER 1 Choosing the Right Dog for You I firmly believe there is a dog out there for everyone, but to choose the right one, you need to be realistic about your limitations and what you can give them. Buying a puppy is almost as easy nowadays as ordering this book online. But the truth is, a puppy isn’t a product you can stick in a cupboard and forget about if you don’t like it. And they are definitely not something we should buy just because they’d look nice in our house?.?.?.??or because they’re popular right now?.?.?.??or because someone down the road has just got one?.?.?.??or you’ve seen one you like on TV. Have a word with yourself before you even start thinking about looking for a puppy. You have to be realistic about what you can bring to the table. You might think you’re going to get fit by walking your dog every day—and this is true—but can you put your hand on your heart and say you’ll be able to give a dog the exercise it needs for the next ten, maybe even fifteen, years? An under-exercised dog will undoubtedly make your life hell (you’ll make their life hell too). And what about training? Yes, this book will show you how to train your dog. But it’s not going to physically do it for you. That’s still your job, I’m afraid. Training is time-consuming and requires your total focus and attention, especially in the early days when your puppy is learning so much and taking everything in like a mad thing. Then you’ve got to find the money to feed them, and vet bills can add up, especially if your dog’s breed has specific problems. And then there’s a thing called BREED FULFILLMENT. What is breed fulfillment? You’ll want to know about this as I’ll talk a lot about it in this book. As we know them today, dogs have come from a long line of ancestors who were bred for a specific purpose, from hunting and guarding to rescuing or just sitting on someone’s lap (that’s why they’re called lapdogs). Whatever your dog was originally bred to do is called its breed genetic disposition, the characteristics and instincts that have been bred into their physical and psychological profiles over centuries. Maybe your greyhound needs bursts of intense speed every day—that’s their genetic disposition to race—or your terrier needs to pull and “ra...

Product details

• Authors: Adam Spivey
• Publisher: Rodale USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2023
• EAN: 9780593797099
• ISBN: 978-0-593-79709-9
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 208 mm x 7 mm
• Subject: Guides > Nature > Pet husbandry