It’s no coincidence they’re the breed used as guide dogs for the blind—they are just so smart and reliable. They are extremely intelligent and energetic, so they are easy to train and great for families who like the outdoors. The perfect book for the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives as well as those who have already brought a dog home. Training is time-consuming and requires your total focus and attention, especially in the early days when your puppy is learning so much and taking everything in like a mad thing. Unfortunately rather than being hardcover as described at time of sale, it was a paperback but it is in good condition .

Calm energy, noises to represent displeasure and pleasure, immediately correcting bad behavior and then showing it good behavior. It was written in consultation with several veterinarians but there are multiple references to the costliness of traditional veterinary care, extolling the virtues of holistic and organic approaches to diet and health while never mentioning cost.However, I DO plan to own a dog at some point in the (far) future (when I’m out of school), so I think I’m still within the target audience for How to Raise the Perfect Dog! The key to success is a schedule; by maintaining a schedule you can predict when your puppy will have to “go. While these principals are always effective, why fight nature when you can select for a puppy with a relaxed and calm temperament built in? Adam partnered with Evan Norfolk to develop Southend Dog Training, an online training platform, now with millions of followers and thousands of members worldwide.

Marley became the inspiration for me to adopt a yellow Lab as the second dog whose puppyhood I would chronicle for this book. When we fulfill every need of our dogs - taking into account their breed, temperament, and other needs - they will reciprocate by being honest loyal and loving of companions. He checked the puppy out by sniffing, then signaled with his head for me to put him down on the ground. When you lose patience and emotionally react your dog is training you rather than the other way around. Before attempting any sort of training, first make the connection and then learn how to communicate.The point form lists included in many sections and the resource guide, notes, and index included at the end provide quick and easy access to information. Since reading this book and practicing many of his theories and suggestions, I have seen much improvement in my puppy's behavior. From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource youll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. A longtime friend of mine, a vet tech who also happens to be from my home state of Sinaloa, Mexico, understands and agrees with my philosophies about raising dogs and also owns a female pit bull that I know to be calm and balanced-an easygoing family dog that had always been a dream "nanny" to his own small children.

If a refund or reimbursement is payable to you, we will transfer the money using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Milan adopts five puppies over the course of the book, and then follows them as they grow into adults. Over several weeks, Crystal coordinated with SCLRR volunteer Geneva Ledesma, screening several potential puppies available for adoption. The idea of following actual dogs through their puppyhood is a great idea and seems promising--until you find out that all the puppies are from top-notch breeders andI had noticed one of the puppies acting a little dominant around the children in the family-climbing on them and mouthing them-so I tried introducing him to Daddy. I've been following Southend Dog Training on instagram for a while and I really like their no-nonsense approach.