Puppies For Dummies

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Everything you need to raise a healthy, happy puppy Bringing a puppy home? This fun, friendly guide prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From puppy care basics -- feeding, crating, and housetraining -- to the latest on training tools and advice, you'll get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, well-mannered dog. * Puppies 101 -- get the scoop on choosing a puppy, including knowing what to expect from different breeds and finding the perfect personality to match your lifestyle * Train your prize pupil -- find basic lessons, hints on housetraining, and ways to involve the whole family in training your new puppy with a positive spin * Paws for developing good manners -- understand the array of behaviors your puppy uses to communicate with you to combat issues such as separation anxiety, chewing, jumping, nipping, and even aggression * Here's to your pup's health -- discover everything you need to know about good nutrition and exercise, as well as how to identify and avoid harmful and hidden toxins * Handling illness and emergencies -- find out what to do if your puppy gets sick or hurt Open the book and find: * Your puppy's needs and developmental phases * How to communicate with your pup and shape good behavior * Ways to puppy-proof your home before his arrival * The freshest training techniques and gadgets * Tricks and troubleshooting for housetraining * Important lessons for puppies of every age * The dish on diet options for your pooch * Recognizing and redirecting frustrating behavior Learn to: * Choose the best puppy for your lifestyle * Socialize your puppy * Translate your puppy's actions andredirect problem behaviors * Use positive reinforcement tocommunicate with and train your puppy