The title of this book refers to "dogs" but a lot of the content relates to puppy training. I have loaned this book out to so many friends and family members that my copy is beginning to look pretty shabby. In fact, I just got it back from my sister. She recently adopted a yorkie-poo named Nicki and needed to brush up on a few things. Hey sis--are ya reading my blog?
Anyway, similar to the spirit of this blog, Andrea's book is filled with fun and easy ways to train your puppy. I like the fact that she uses "brains" instead of "brawn". She says, "Almost everybody, including children, can train with their brain, but few people can master the rigors of physical training methods."Amen to that!
This book is very easy to read and does not contain too much technical information. While your puppy is napping you can read a few tidbits here and there. A whole chapter is devoted to housetraining. Puppy owners can never get enough information about that! She also talks about the four building blocks of basic manners--sit, down, stand, and the desire to be close. (I like how she uses that last description as opposed to the more traditional "come".)
There is also a chapter devoted to socializing your puppy that I wish every puppy owner had the chance to read. Your puppy grows up quickly. Did you know that by twelve weeks of age your pup needs to meet at least 50 different people? Yep. Not an easy task but Andrea explains how to do it.
Even if your puppy is older than twelve weeks I would still recommend reading this book. Your puppy will thank you for it!
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