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This new edition of The Art of Raising a Puppy features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory. The excellent instruction begins with an in-depth examination of the puppies of one litter from birth through their eventual placements with new owners-- following their social and physical development, their needs, and clues to their emerging personalities. Proposing that the best way to forge a healthy dog-to-owner bond is to prevent problems before they occur, the authors soundly emphasize that a puppy begins its training "the day it arrives home." They teach readers how to choose an appropriate breed and a promising puppy, and how to assume the position of "pack" leader from the start. Sensitive and unimpeachably humane, this handbook places equal stress on the time-consuming responsibilities of dog ownership and on its ultimate rewards.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I completely recommend this book (and also recommend reading more of a dog training manual along side it). The monks, as you might imagine, are more philosophical than other dog training books, this one is less of a manual and more of an education."
"Peek into a fascinating, behind the scenes exploration of the philosophy & strategies successfully used by the Monks in acclaimed German Shepherd rearing & training."
"I would recommend this book highly."
"Very nice."
"I cast a wide net for my puppy training, buying books by "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan, the Dummies Guide to Dog Training, and Brian Kilcommins' "Good Dogs, Great Owners.""
"It provides great insights and unique perspectives."
"But after reading this book, I know exactly what kind of owner I want to be, how I want to raise my new puppy and the relationship I want to foster for the years to come!"
"It is clear the Monks of New Skete sincerely mean well, however their lack of knowledge and training skills is evident in their books. A few of the glaring problems with the books are: They state rightly that it is normal and “to expect some whining this first night” from your new puppy when you go to bed. A better course of action would be for the Monks to structure things so as to prevent unnecessary possessiveness and aggression in the puppies during this extremely sensitive time, when the effects of these experiences are permanent. Leadership doesn't require you to turn into a food container and act like a PEZ dispenser, nor do you need a “behavior science” degree. There are dogs with strong personalities that require a committed leader to maintain control, but the Monks training tools and harsh methods are unnecessary. For a better approach to the housetraining and feeding issues noted above read “The Dog Vinci Code - Chapter 4 “Early Behavioural Development”. With regards to the advice in the “Discipline and Common Puppy Problems” on forcefully dealing with the five-month-old male German shepherd that growls at guests, start with chapter 42, page 247 “Understanding Aggression” and then move to chapter 44, page 260 “Fear and Aggression” for a better approach to dealing with such behavior. For more insight on dealing with a dog that growls, read page 215 in “Bones Would Rain From The Sky” by Suzanne Clothier. Read her book “Bones Would Rain From The Sky” chapter 17 if you want to understand how and when to apply compulsion or coercion if/when persuasion has reached its limits. Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977, with a deep background of experience that includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and canine midwifery."
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development. • quick and easy housebreaking. • the essentials of proper nutrition. • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating. • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership. • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs. • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem. • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed. “Millan’s wizardlike facility with dogs–the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them–is mind-blowing.” — Newsweek “[Millan] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was hesitant to purchase How to Raise the Perfect Dog after reading the reviews that said the book was mostly old stories from Mexico, lacked specifics, and relied on lessons from older dogs in the pack."
"Quick and easy read."
"Okay, not the greatest of information."
"Having previously had a dog I can see where I was making mistakes and how to correct them when I get another dog."
"Great book I wish I bought it before I purchased my puppy."
"I was hesitant at first-- wondering if this was just another way for an established celebrity to make money, but I felt I've walked a way with a much better understanding of what it means to raise a puppy -- IN THEIR LANGUAGE -- then I did more."
"There were other books I bought that I used more and felt helped me more to raise my dog in a smart and healthy manner."
Training the Best Dog Ever , originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program , is a book based on love and kindness. She was a professional dog trainer for more than 20 years, ran the popular Merit Puppy dog training classes, and trained and boarded animals for the Washington elite.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Perhaps, in the future, you would consider an audio version of the book for the more difficult-to-train dogs?"
"I referred to it every day while training our dalmatian and lab."
"Best book I can ask for, I have suggested it to atleast 2-3 other new puppy parents and they love it!"
"There are many great reference books out there for dog training; count this among them."
"Great training methods, but the layout of the book is a little bit confusing."
"Some stuff worked some not so much."
"I enjoyed reading this book."
"So far enjoying this read."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"What the book teaches is interesting and helpful to understand and communicate wit our dogs without using he force or aggression. Worth to read."
"This booklet may be small, but the information in it is very helpful, clear, and useful."
"Great book and a must read to all dog owners."
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"The definitive guide to dog body language and, by doing just a bit of reading between the lines, compassionate training."
"helps you learn from your dog and make a better you so you can help your dog live side by side with you and others."
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"I will just say it was okay..I hate to say this knowing she is the gold standard of dog behavior..just my experience reading this book."
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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development. • quick and easy housebreaking. • the essentials of proper nutrition. • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating. • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership. • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs. • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem. • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed. “Millan’s wizardlike facility with dogs–the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them–is mind-blowing.” — Newsweek “[Millan] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was hesitant to purchase How to Raise the Perfect Dog after reading the reviews that said the book was mostly old stories from Mexico, lacked specifics, and relied on lessons from older dogs in the pack."
"Quick and easy read."
"have used so many of Cesar rules in training our Pom."
"I have had dogs my entire life."
"Using his methods and book with my puppy."
"The book is good quality and was shipped promptly, but as far as the content.. the first half of the book is all about selecting the right dog."
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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development. • quick and easy housebreaking. • the essentials of proper nutrition. • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating. • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership. • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs. • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem. • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed. “Millan’s wizardlike facility with dogs–the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them–is mind-blowing.” — Newsweek “[Millan] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was hesitant to purchase How to Raise the Perfect Dog after reading the reviews that said the book was mostly old stories from Mexico, lacked specifics, and relied on lessons from older dogs in the pack."
"Quick and easy read."
"Okay, not the greatest of information."
"Having previously had a dog I can see where I was making mistakes and how to correct them when I get another dog."
"Great book I wish I bought it before I purchased my puppy."
"I was hesitant at first-- wondering if this was just another way for an established celebrity to make money, but I felt I've walked a way with a much better understanding of what it means to raise a puppy -- IN THEIR LANGUAGE -- then I did more."
"There were other books I bought that I used more and felt helped me more to raise my dog in a smart and healthy manner."