--For dummies.

Includes index

Previous edition: 2012

Choosing a dog to love for a lifetime -- Living and loving your puppy: the early days -- Training with a positive spin -- Conditioning good manners in your puppy -- Creating a wellness plan -- The part of tens

Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics-housebreaking, feeding, training-to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. Discover how to: Choose the perfect puppy for you ; Socialize your puppy ; Use the latest training tools ; Keep peace between kids and puppies

"Learning made easy"--Cover

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