In This Chapter
Playing games that encourage
cooperation
Mixing games and obedie...
Showing posts with label Puppies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Puppies. Show all posts
Ten Crowd-Pleasing Tricks
In This Chapter
Using your puppy’s old habits to create new tricks
Letting your puppy show off a ...
Bugged In and Bugged Out: Internal and External Parasites
In This Chapter
Tackling your blood-sucking
parasite problem
Recognizing the signs and
symptoms of internal parasi...
Food and Fitness
In This Chapter
Feeding your puppy well
Giving your pup a good workout
Participating in organized
adventu...
Training through Your Pup’s Growth Stages
In This Chapter
Performing basic lessons with
infant puppiesBuilding on the basics with
exercises for the terrible twos
Training your adolescent pup
Discovering what to focus on
during puppy puberty
Teaching the teen ...
Preventative and Emergency Care
In This Chapter
Keeping your puppy healthy with
daily care, grooming, and regular checkups
Relieving your puppy’s allergies
Getting your puppy spayed or
neutered
Treating your pup in emergenc...
Curbing Socially Unacceptable Behaviors
In This Chapter
Handling an aggressive dog
Resolving gulping, stool
swallowing, and mark...
When Anxiety Strikes
In This Chapter
Knowing how to react to a barker
Controlling a puppy who digs
Admonishing mounting
Resolving separation anxiety
Building a timid puppy’s
confide...
Dealing with Daily Hassles
In This Chapter
Finding out how to handle a
chewer
Controlling your pup’s nipping
and mouthing
Dealing with a pup who jumps
Discovering the best way to train
your ...
Graduating to Off-Lead Control
In This Chapter
Preparing for off-lead control
Deciding on the right off-lead
equipment
Respecting your puppy’s
limitations
Protecting your off-lead pup with
the Emergency “Do...
Teaching Everyday Etiquette
In This Chapter
Getting your puppy ready for full
freedom
Adjusting your pup to your
comings and goings
Dealing with car travel
Bringing your puppy out in public
Training your pup to meet and
greet gracefu...
Housetraining for Success
In This Chapter
Using direction instead of
correction for housetraining success
Determining a potty routine for
your puppy
Understanding the differences
between paper and outdoor training
Housetraining your pup kindly and
cheerfu...
Using Cool Tools and Groovy Gadgets
In This Chapter
Training your puppy with positive
reinforcement
Using treat cups and snack packs
as training devices
Discovering clicker-based
training
Improving communication with
targeting and point train...
Getting Everyone Involved
In This Chapter
Encouraging consistency among
your family and friends
Creating a clan of helpers
Comparing puppy schools and
private train...
Living with Your Puppy in the Real World
In This Chapter
Being a good neighbor
Helping your puppy adjust to life changes
Traveling by plane, boat, or automob...
Kids and Puppies
In This Chapter
Helping your kids and puppy bond
Discouraging your puppy from
nipping and tugging
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry
Syndr...
Life from His Paws: Understanding Your Puppy’s View of the World
In This Chapter
Making sure your puppy’s basic
needs are met
Communicating by using the
language of a pup
Establishing who’s in charge of
the household
Discovering how to train your
puppy from his perspective
Motivating your puppy
appropriately according to his ...
Socialization and Civility
In This Chapter
Calming your puppy during
socialization
Conditioning your puppy to accept
people of all sizes, races, and genders
Introducing your puppy to wild
animals, noises, and other interesting objects
Handling a pup’s wary or
defensive respo...
Home Sweet Home
In This Chapter
Shopping for supplies you’ll need
immediately
Checking out training collars and
leashes to be used later on
Readying your house and your
family
Making introductions
Getting through the first w...
Finding and Choosing Your Puppy
In This Chapter
Deciding where to look for your
puppy — breeders, shelters, newspaper ads, or pet stores
Asking and answering all the
right questions about your prospective puppy
Testing your puppy’s temperament
and personality
Considering an older ...
Picking the Right Kind of Puppy for You
In This Chapter
Pinpointing your ideal breed or mixed breed
Understanding what makes a breed (or mix of breeds) unique
Getting the scoop on the terms “breed groups,” “designer breeds,” and “hybrid vig...
Pre-Puppy Considerations
In This Chapter
Asking yourself why you want a
puppy
Considering how a dog fits with
your current and future family arrangements
Figuring out what you want in a
dog
Fitting a puppy into your daily
rout...
Raising a Puppy: Making Heads and Tails of It
In This Chapter
Understanding the differences between puppies
Helping your pup settle in with the family
Training with your pup’s age in mind
Dealing with the infamous puppy behavior
Taking care of your pu...
