Puppy and Dog Care (USA) - An Essential Puppy Training Guide

A Puppy and Dog Training Guide

This new dog care book, lovingly written by a highly qualified dog trainer and lifelong owner of dogs, provides answers to many of the puzzling and sometimes worrying issues that crop up as both owner and dog try to cope with what life throws at them.

From puppyhood to old age, it takes you on a delightful journey as you gain a better understanding of how your dog views life . . . and you.

Divided into thirty-seven chapters packed with advice, tips and reassuring dog care information including a glossary of over sixty technical terms, this is an invaluable puppy care and training manual that will meet both your dog obedience training needs and provide you with the instructions required to care for your puppy as he travels through life's journey.

This book describes in great detail how to go about finding the best puppy for you, then the best techniques on how to train and care for him using the very latest information on canine behaviour.

Dog Care

There are many aspects of dog care that are common sense, but there are also many aspects that need to be taught to aspiring or existing dog owners, not all dog care is intuitive and neither can dogs be considered in human terms. This book carefully walks you through the various stages of a dogs life, from a young puppy to a mature and respected family member, describing the care and help required at each stage that will ensure your dog lives a full, healthy and happy life.

Puppy and Dog Training

It guides you through the puppy socialisation stages, and helps you understand how dogs learn and how they communicate. Using the techniques described, you will find out the secrets for how to teach your dog to sit, to stay, to come to you, to walk nicely on a leash, how you can prevent problem behaviors arising and much more.

The Author's Qualifications

Alexandra Santos is a highly qualified canine behavior specialist that works with puppies and dogs virtually every day of her life. She uses her skills to resolve problem behavior and to teach obedience. She is committed to a dog training approach that forbids the use of physical punishment, preferring to teach methods that utilise a reward (or no-reward) system for different types of dog behavior. Her premis is that dogs should regard their owners as friends and not as a threat.

Reader Reviews

“a wonderful read, helpful for all breeds. Behavior problems clearly dealt with”

“puppy care and training tips worth dipping into over and over again”

“perfect book for new dog owners - puppy care and training comprehensively covered”

“Packed full of dog care essentials”

“Would recommend for friends if they were buying a puppy, or rescue dog”

See life through your dog’s eyes – Care for dogs . . . dogs care for you