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Title: KISS Guide to Raising a Puppy (Keep It Simple Series) by Liz Palika ISBN: 0-7894-8947-3 Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Adorable Puppies
Comment: If you are thinking about buying a new puppy, this is an excellent resource. If you walk past a pet store and see a cute puppy, you might want to read this book first. There are excellent ideas like bringing a puppy home on a day when you will be home the next day or maybe for the weekend.
Puppy proofing a house is also a great idea. Especially since "chewing on everything" is an expression of basic canine hunting instincts. Do you have a baby gate? You might want to buy one. There are grooming supplies, cleaning supplies and toys to think about. I had never considered the danger of electric cords. You mean they chew on those too? Yikes.
This book was truly enlightening. For example, you should not buy a puppy that is not at least 9 weeks old because there is a "critical fear" period in which puppies who are frightened for any reason will become a lifelong fear. Even a car ride or a trip to the Vet could make them afraid of Vet visits and car rides.
The Main Sections:
So You Want a Puppy - Are you ready for a new puppy? How to decide on the type of dog you want to own. There are more than 400 dog breeds to choose from. There is also information on the types of breeds that require more frequent grooming. Do you want an active breed like a Shih Tzu or a laid-back breed like a Golden Retriever.
Bringing Home Your New Best Friend - All the essentials. What you should do before bringing a new puppy home and how to set household rules, prepare for housetraining and the essential first 24 hours. Do you have any poisonous plants in your yard? Is your fence secure enough to prevent escapes? How do you housetrain? Some great ideas about "not using newspapers" because apparently this is a bad idea in the long run!
Your Puppy's Health - Everything from the first visit to the vet to what your puppy should eat. Also helpful information for emergencies. There is a lot to think about in this chapter including vaccinations, spaying and neutering.
How to Train Your Puppy - Interesting tips on how to be your puppy's teacher. How you can use training to avoid trouble. If you don't want your puppy to chew on his leash, you can simply dip it in vinegar. There are simple ways to show your puppy you are the leader of the pack. Liz Palika also gives "Ten Simple Principles for Successful Training." You start with the basics and then work your way into "boundary training."
More to Do... and Learn - What are the beset games and toys? Also a section on "Why Does My Puppy do That?" You will find out some creative ways to get a puppy to stop barking.
If you are trying to decide between owning a cat or a dog, this book will defiantly help you see if you are a "cat OR dog" person. You might be both.
KISS books have so many great extras and pictures. You will find Trivia, definitions and website addresses. The pictures in this KISS book are especially cute.
A must-read for anyone thinking about adopting a new puppy.
~TheRebeccaReview.com
Rating: 5
Summary: puppy readiness 101
Comment: This is an excellent book for someone thinking of bringing a puppy into the home. A realistic and helpful guide this is different from the Idiot's and Dummmies series in that it is much easier to leaf through. The color coded sections make it easy to flip to a section you need and the pictures are awsome (as with any dk book!) Liz Palika's advice and knowledge are excellent and I know I feel better armed for puppy rearing with this book on my shelf.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best Puppy Book I've Seen
Comment: This book is well organized and easy to read. It is beneficial to the first time puppy owner to the more experienced. Sections on training and first aid are great for all owners. I highly recommend it for all.
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Title: KISS Guide to Living with a Dog by Bruce Fogle DVM ISBN: 0789459760 Publisher: DK Publishing Inc Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Crate Training Your Dog (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, A-267) by Pat Storer ISBN: 1580173578 Publisher: Workman Pub Co Pub. Date: 01 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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Title: 101 Essential Tips: Puppy Care by Bruce Fogle ISBN: 0789414635 Publisher: DK Publishing Inc Pub. Date: 01 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $5.00 |
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Title: The Art of Raising a Puppy by New Skete Monks ISBN: 0316578398 Publisher: Little, Brown Pub. Date: 20 March, 1991 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Perfect Puppy : How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog by Gwen Bailey ISBN: 0895778394 Publisher: Readers Digest Pub. Date: 01 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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