Verlag | Wiley & Sons |
Auflage | 2019 |
Seiten | 432 |
Format | 18,7 x 23,6 x 2,1 cm |
Gewicht | 580 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 1119558476 |
EAN | 9781119558477 |
Bestell-Nr | 11955847UA |
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 dogRather than saying: "Uh oh, now what?!" new pet owners can be equipped with the best advice.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Introduction 1Part 1: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 7Chapter 1: Welcome to the Puppy Love Club: Here's All You Need to Know! 9Chapter 2: Finding the Puppy That's Right for You 19Chapter 3: Browsing Breeds and Rescues: Choosing One That's Right for You 35Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Go to Get Your Puppy 47Chapter 5: Shopping for Your New Baby and Looking to the Months Ahead 73Part 2: Living and Loving Your Puppy: The Early Days 95Chapter 6: Bonding with Your Puppy Using the Science of Modern Dog Parenting 97Chapter 7: Establishing Good Habits from the Start 115Chapter 8: Including Everyone in Team Puppy 135Chapter 9: Socializing Puppy 151Part 3: Training with a Positive Spin 173Chapter 10: Taking Baby Steps: 8 Weeks to 14 Weeks 175Chapter 11: Teaching Your Preadolescent Puppy: 14 Weeks to 6 Months 187Chapter 12: Surviving Puberty: 6 to 9 Months 207Chapter 13: Striving for Off-Lead Control: 9 Months to 1 Year 225Part 4: Conditioning Good Manners in Your Puppy 245Chapter 14: House-Training for Success 247Chapter 15: Conquering Common Frustrations 259Chapter 16: Addressing Extreme Reactions -- On and Off the Leash 279Part 5: Creating a Wellness Plan 305Chapter 17: Maintaining Healthy Habits 307Chapter 18: Identifying and Preventing Common Ailments 333Chapter 19: Preventing Accidents and Knowing What to Do in an Emergency 351Part 6: The Part of Tens 363Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Fun Games 365Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Crowd-Pleasing Tricks 375Index 387