Complete puppy school
By: Quixi Sonntag
Publisher: New Holland
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781845371739; 9781845371746
Subjects: Puppies; Training; Psychology; Behavior
Description: Complete Puppy School is a comprehensive reference book on getting and training a puppy, and is aimed at families looking to acquire a pet. Chapters cover the puppy selection process, including choosing the right breed, and matching a puppy to both family and existing pets. The book includes both practical step-by-step training and in-depth material on understanding your puppy, specifically in chapters on puppy management and behaviour, and in chapters on lure and treat training and clicker training. The book also covers troubleshooting and coping with destructive behaviour, and there are general chapters on health and nutrition.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1: Choosing the right puppy; title: Chapter 2: The puppy's arrival: preparations and introductions; title: Chapter 3: Puppy management: coping skills for you and your puppy; title: Chapter 4: How puppies learn good manners; title: Chapter 5: Teaching good manners: the technique; title: Chapter 6: Taking training to the next level; title: Chapter 7: Dealing with behavioural problems; title: Chapter 8: Health: visiting the veterinarian; title: Chapter 9: Nutrition: what to feed your puppy.