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Nothing is more adorable than a new puppy. But without the proper time spent training them, today?s puppies can become tomorrow?s nightmare hounds. This book teaches puppy owners all they need to know to successfully raise a puppy of any breed or background. Complete with black-and-white photos, owners will learn how to:

• Choose the best breed for their lifestyle
• Help children and other pets acclimate to the new puppy
• Puppyproof the house
• Housebreak and train the new puppy
• Feed and groom according to age and breed
• Solve common behavior problems

Also includes detailed information on alternative health care options as well as exercises and advanced training techniques. This book has everything puppy owners need to ensure that their new puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.

About the Author

Carlo De Vito (New Jersey and New York) is a publishing professional and lifelong dog owner (Chelsea, a white German shepherd, and Chief and Cinderella, a pair of dalmatians). He is the author of The Everything Puppy Book and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. His work has also appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrates Dogs.

Amy Ammen (Milwaukee, WI) is a professional dog trainer and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. She has extensive experience in the show ring with four breed champions and three Obedience Trial Championships, and currently performs with her dancing dogs at festivals and children?s venues.

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Describes the characteristics and behavior of Doberman pinschers, traces the history of the breed, and answers common questions about their care and training.

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Finally - a puppy guide that answers all your questions! Nothing is more adorable than a new puppy! But no matter how cute, puppies take a lot of hard work and loving care. The Everything Puppy Book teaches you absolutely everything you need to raise your precious pet through the most critical stages of his or her life.

Packed with professional instructions and useful tips, this is the one book you and your family will turn to time and time again. Including photographs of your favorite breeds, and a color insert, The Everything Puppy Book covers everything from grooming to exercise, and training to breed behavior. Before long, your puppy will become a healthy, well-mannered, well-adjusted, full-grown dog.

The Everything Puppy Book gives you valuable advice on how to:
Choose the best breed for your lifestyle
Help your other pets adjust to the new puppy
Puppy-proof your house
Buy the right supplies
Housebreak your puppy in record time
Solve common behavior problems
Feed and groom your puppy

About the Author

Amy Ammen is a nationally celebrated dog trainer and author. She regularly conducts training seminars across the United States, and has earned obedience titles with breeds from all seven of the American Kennel Club’s dog groups. She is the coauthor of The Everything Dog book, Dog Training, and Training in No Time.

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A new edition of a handbook on boxer dogs, which offers advice on acquisition, health, nutrition, behaviour, showing and breeding.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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With their lovable personalities and easy-going attitudes, it comes as no surprise that boxers are such desired pets! Sweet, caring dogs that love their families, boxers make great and loyal friends.
If you already own a boxer, or are looking into getting one, The Everything Boxer Book is your one-stop handbook for everything you need to know about owning and caring for a boxer. Written by boxer trainer, breeder, and owner Karla Spitzer, this easy-to-read book contains vital information about raising a boxer, including:

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It can take a lot of time, patience, and money to train a dog?and even more to teach him new tricks! In this book, dog owners will get professional advice without having to attend pricey classes. Certified pet dog trainer Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz explains how to solve virtually every behavioral issue from aggression to digging. This book features training instructions to:

• Housebreak a puppy or adult dog
  
• Control barking
  
• Use a clicker for training
  
• Walk a dog on-leash
  
• Teach basic commands like sit and come
  

Featuring dozens of photographs that highlight a wide range of fun?and easy?tricks, this book will have the dog jumping through hoops in no time!

About the Author

Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz, CPDT is the cofounder of Canine University, a dog training facility located in Malden, MA. Canine University and its programs have been featured on the local NBC, CBS, and WB affiliates, as well as in print media. Ms. Bielakiewicz is a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the Golden Retriever Club of America. She holds a Certified Pet Dog Trainer certificate and a Karen Pryor Clicker Trainer Partner certificate, and she has more than two decades of experience teaching people and dogs.