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 enlarge | Author: Dr. Ian Dunbar
Publisher: New World Library
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 27350
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1577314557
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9781577314554
ASIN: 1577314557
Publication Date: April 29, 2004
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 Read this book before getting your new puppy February 1, 2008
Sue S (nyc)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read this book a few weeks before I got my puppy, I'm really glad I did. I've never had a dog before so I really had no idea what to expect, I somehow just assumed that I would get a dog that would know exactly where to go to the bathroom and what not to chew. This book set me straight and I went out and purchased supplies that were recommended before I got my puppy. I bought kong toys, sterilized hollow bones, a crate and treats to stuff inside. Once I got my shih-tzu pup at 8 weeks I immediately started socializing her to everyone. (I didn't take my vets advice about not going outside before 16 weeks) She must have met well over 100 people before she turned 12 weeks old. I also took her to socialize with other puppies to work on her bite inhibition. She's 17 weeks old now, I've got her potty trained to go outside, chewing only on her toys and she is not frightened of anything. I know there is definitely more work to do, but having followed all the advice in this great little book I know my puppy has a great start on life.
If you are planning on getting a young puppy make sure to socialize, socialize, socialize, it's really the most important thing you can do to raise a well adjusted dog. I've started to realize that most of the issues that I see in older dogs all came from a lack of socialization when they were puppies.
A must before getting a puppy December 29, 2007
SFLB (San Francisco, CA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am only part of the way through the book but I've already learned so much about what to look for in a puppy and a breeder. There's a lot of sound and important advice in this book.
Great advice December 10, 2007
Alix Phelps (IL United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book to anyone getting a new dog. You can pick out specific chapters or read the whole book. It has great advice, and if you stick to the routine you'll see the results in your new companion.
 A bit overwhelming September 13, 2007
T. Hubalek (NY USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book made me feel a bit overwhelmed. It has been a while since I had a puppy and a dog trainer recommended this book. Dr. Dunbar says you need your puppy to do so many things before the puppy is three to four months old ( ex. Introduce the puppy to 100 people before its three months old ). My puppy was two months old. To make myself less overwhelmed I'm taking one thing at a time and as for the people, there trickling in. I think he means well, he just comes across the wrong way.
Must read for all considering a puppy July 20, 2007
N. Corman (Basel, Switzerland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Dogs and humans alike would benefit greatly if potential dog owners would all read this book! Lots of vital information, well presented, a good read.
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