Puppy Whisperer: A Compassionate, Non Violent Guide to Early Training and Care (Paperback)
Product Description
“I’ve known Paul personally for many years and have faithfully followed his training advice with wonderful results. I can’t recommend him highly enough.” -Jeff Probst, host of Survivor
Following the success of his book The Dog Whisperer, Paul Owens turns his attention to puppies. In The Puppy Whisperer, Owens and his protoge Terence Cranendonk offer a compassionate step-by-step guide to all things puppy, including how to:
- Evaluate temperament
- Choose the right pup personality for your family
- Monitor diet, play, and exercise
- Train and problem solve
- Provide early socialization and positive training
- Potty train, step-by-step
- Ensure safety and health care, including the latest on vaccinations
Puppies can be a lot of work, but they can also be a furry bundle of joy. If youíre thinking of bringing a puppy into your home, The Puppy Whisperer is your must-have guide.
About the Author
Paul Owens is nationally recognized as a leading proponent of nonviolent training who promotes kindness, respect, and compassion. His DVD, The Dog Whisperer, a companion to his bestselling book, has been rated the best family dog training DVD on the market. He lives in Los Angeles.
Terence Cranendonk apprenticed as a trainer with Paul Owens and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), as well as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). In addition to dog training, he is a professional actor and university instructor. He lives in Akron, Ohio.
Norma Eckroate writes on the holistic care of humans and animals. She produced the companion DVD to The Dog Whisperer. She lives in Los Angeles.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book to get BEFORE you buy a puppy
About a third of the information in this book is about trying to find the right puppy for your family and making sure you have the right kind of environment for the puppy you’re…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t waste your time
There are far better guides out there. This gives very little practical advice to anyone who can’t spend 24 hours a day with their puppy.
Paul Owens is well known as the “original” Dog Whisperer, and has always advocated gentle, compassionate training methods. Continuing on that note, his latest offering, The Puppy Whisperer, focuses on getting puppies off to a good start and preventing problems from ever starting.
I love that Paul not only discusses the importance of socialization (which is key to how that dog will relate to new people, places, and things for the rest of his life), but gives concrete socialization plans that owners can follow. He also clearly explains the developmental stages that puppies go through, which is vital to understanding behavior, and is not always covered in a puppy primer. Of course, there is also a nicely illustrated section on teaching basic obedience behaviors, complete with the proper use of food treats and how to wean dogs off them. (The tricks section will provide fun for new pups and their owners as well.) As a professional trainer, I highly recommend this book, not only for the actual information, which is invaluable, but for the tone Paul helps owners to set for the lifelong relationship with their puppies; one of respect, love, and compassion.
- Nicole Wilde, author Energy Healing for Dogs: Using Hands-On Healing to Improve Canine Health and Behavior
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect complete guide.
Because of this book, my relationship with my puppy has been stress free and filled with nothing but joy.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
Paul Owens addresses just about every topic concerning a new dog’s needs - but some of them only very superficially.
I used Paul’s book to train my puppy and it has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done! His methods are completely reward based and compassion driven so there’s no using pinch or choke collars, something I am very opposed to. I have have had great success overcoming all the normal puppy issues such as potty training, nipping, separation anxiety, and digging by using Paul’s methods.
All in all I can’t say enough good things about this book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
practical simplicity
This book is so easy to read and to implement it’s suggestions, I didn’t read the other two I purchased.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superior puppy guide
This is an easy to follow guide to assist you with all aspects of ‘puppyhood’. From traits to look for when picking out a puppy, how to handle the first day at your home, to…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Informative but boring
I am using the book as a reference book, only reading the topics that are on my mind. The book is pretty good, not that different than others.
Once again, Paul Owens (and his team of dog lovers) have produced a thorough and exceptional book on guiding owners through their life with dogs. Paul’s loving “no-fail” method is all here with detailed explanations and pictures. I’ve gone through his on-site courses with my puppies–what a difference just one lesson, one little instruction can make! If you want your puppy to grow into a behaved and confident “best friend” than READ THIS BOOK! All of Paul Owens’ books and DVDs should be an automatic purchase when you get a puppy!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worked for us.
We’ve been unsuccessful puppy owners in the past. We were determined to do it right this time. This book was a great.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great and Fun
The Puppy Whisperer is a fun and great resource for anyone who would like to start out the right way with their new “Forever Friend”.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you Paul Owens
Can’t say enough good things about Paul Owens and his knowledge and love of dogs. He is a great teacher - wish I had his books for raising my children!