Puppy’s First Steps: The Whole-Dog Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Puppy (Hardcover)
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– Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
“Fascinating…Puppy’s First Steps is a must-read.”
– Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs
“Excellent and very readable…should be as essential as a leash.”
– Andrew N. Rowan, Executive VP, Humane Society of the United States
“If you can have only one book about raising a pup, this is the one to get.”
– Stanley Coren, author of How Dogs Think
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If you feel bombarded with conflicting advice about what to feed your new puppy or uncomfortable rapping her under the chin, if the idea of a choke collar makes you wince even though you’ve heard it’s the right way to go, here at last is advice you can trust — and embrace. The faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world, now shares its accumulated knowledge and experience in this groundbreaking whole-dog approach to raising the healthiest, happiest, most well-behaved puppy possible.
The authors of Puppy’s First Steps are singularly qualified to look at a puppy from all angles, physical, emotional, and behavioral. In contrast to a single breeder’s or trainer’s theory about what is effective most of the time, the recommendations in this book are scientifically proven to work. This integrative body-and-mind approach stands out from the one-size-fits-all mentality that pervades the dog-training world. And the advice here delivers not just during the puppy’s first year — the most essential twelve months of a dog’s development — but throughout the dog’s life, ensuring a strong, happy bond between you and your new best friend for years and years to come.
Puppy’s First Steps features:
* How to test a puppy’s temperament before you decide which one to take home
* The most nutritious, safest food for your puppy
* To crate or not to crate?
* Socializing your puppy with other people and dogs
* Easy-to-implement training methods based on reward, not punishment
* Housetraining in less than a week
* Overcoming puppy’s fears and phobias
* Keeping your puppy happy while you’re at work
* What to do in a medical emergency
You’ll want to get your puppy off on the right foot, and now the best advice is in your hands. Comprehensive yet accessible, sensitive, and, above all, practical, Puppy’s First Steps is the only book a puppy owner will need.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
In a perfect world… or in their world…
The only reason I finished this book was to see what else I disagreed with. I have owned dogs before and read it just to as a refresher.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
If you, like me, have no idea on what to do with a new puppy, this is the perfect book for you too.
I heard the author speak on NPR and thought it was worth reading his book, since I am buying a new puppy. Being a first time owner, I really wanted to know what I was getting into. The book is quite comprehensive starting from the very first day and extending far beyond. I have been able to fly through it and it is not boring like you might think a manual might be. Chapters are well organized so you can skip over non applicable items and move forward… Really gives you a good idea of all the work, time, and effort that goes into good pet ownership.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Resource Based on Scientific Data (not “opinion”)
On the subject of raising dogs there are as many opinions as there are, well, dogs. Internet’s full of ‘em.
If you have never experienced puppy-parenting before, this useful resource gives you all the basics. Nicely written and full of tips, from puppy selection to dogs’ sensory capabilities, with nice emphasis on critical/sensitive periods and on ensuring positive experiences during these times - the key to a well-mannered, well-adjusted dog.
I gave the book 4 stars rather than 5, however, because it didn’t meet my expectations. I hoped for many “insider” tips that surely veterinarians have at their disposal for things like clipping black toenails, what those dog food labels *really* mean (I was VERY disappointed in this chapter - all ingredients are NOT created equal; they didn’t even mention which ingredients are the top allergens), and balancing health precautions with socialization (they promote the largely-impractical “puppy party” method, with no alternatives).
If you are well-read, this book won’t offer a single new insight. But if you are starting out with your very first puppy, or if your last puppy was long ago (back when you didn’t train puppies until they were 6 months old so that they could handle heavy-handed punished-focused “training” methods), you will get everything you need here. If you know the basics of vaccinations schedules, grooming needs, etc. and want a book focused more on manners, etc., I highly recommend Trish King’s Parenting Your Dog.
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Audiobook version review
This book does not translate at all into audiobook form. If you are interested in the content, purchase the print book.
I am an animal lover. You will find critters from dogs to horses of various sizes at my home. This book answered any question I had about puppies and dogs. It explained any behavior I ever questioned as to why do dogs do that. The book is a treasure of information and anyone who is interested in puppies or dogs in general, will enjoy it and refer back to it frequently. You think you want a puppy - READ IT! You have a dog - read it! I read it in one sitting. Happy Reading!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best puppy book
As a longtime breeder of purebred dogs I wanted to like this book but it has too many flaws to recommend it to a new puppy owner.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful resource!
This is a comprehensive source of information for anyone who loves a dog. The information is current and HUMANE!! Worth every cent!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for new owners
If u have a new pup in the house, u should give this one a read. Many new and helpful approaches to puppy ownership.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing!
I only read the chapter on Nutrition and found it very disappointing and misguiding. It endorses “kibble” and states that it is the “perfect food” for a dog.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing book!
We are in the process of getting a new puppy and I’ve been trying to learn as much as possible. The internet is a vast and wonderful place but on any given subject you can find a…