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Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Language
English
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Description
51 Puppy Tricks gives puppy owners the tools they need to teach behaviors and tricks to their puppy through step-by-step instructions and photographs. Most other puppy training books focus on curbing bad behavior. Some have training, but only the most basic tricks. Kyra's curriculum differs from that of 101 Dog Tricks in that the instructions are geared for the less mature dog. Young puppies are not yet well-tuned to humans, and respond better to...
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive, accessible, and humane guide to puppies from one of the world's premier veterinary schools. This whole-dog approach--a unique combination of training, behavior, and health care--is based on cutting-edge research and real day-to-day clinical experience. The faculty of the Tufts University Cummings School, led by the renowned animal behaviorist Nicholas Dodman, provides information on the health and behavior of puppie, covering everything...
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to be a puppy? Author of the classic Inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz tries to find out, spending a year scrutinizing her puppy's daily existence, and poring over the science of early dog development. Few of us meet our dogs at Day One. The dog who will, eventually, become an integral part of our family, our constant companion and best friend, is born without us into a family of her own. A puppy's critical early development into...
9) My puppy
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Titles in Barron's growing My Pet Series emphasize the special relationships that normally develop between pets of various species and their owners. My Puppy discusses the special care required during the first year of every dog's life. Puppies are more active and usually more playful than mature dogs, but they are also more vulnerable and accident-prone. Puppyhood is also the ideal time to begin proper training, and to achieve close bonding between...
10) The new puppy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jack and Anna want a puppy. A puppy will be fun! It will be hard work, too
Author
Publisher
T.F.H. Publications
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Presents positive training techniques for housetraining, socialization, crate training, and basic obedience, and covers nutrition, grooming, bathing, dental, ear, eye, and nail care, vaccinations, first aid, excessive barking, and other puppy problems
12) Doggo and Pupper
Author
Series
Doggo and Pupper volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Formats
Description
Doggo, an older dog, is used to things a certain way. When Pupper shows up, Doggo's routine changes. Pupper is very playful and soon the humans realize Pupper needs some training. But when Pupper comes back from puppy school, Doggo senses that, although Pupper is well-behaved, he isn't happy. So Doggo shows Pupper how to rediscover his fun side
13) Scout
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lizzie and Charles Peterson know a lot about puppies. That's because the Petersons are a foster family for young dogs. They have an adorable puppy of their own, Buddy, but they still love helping other puppies find homes. Then Lizzie and Charles meet Scout, a gentle German shepherd who is very good at helping people. A puppy like Scout needs a special owner. Can the Petersons find the perfect person?
Author
Publisher
Hubble & Hattie
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Approaching puppy education from the puppy's perspective, this book presents the key skills a dog needs to cope with life, and assists owners in developing a fulfilling relationship with their puppy. Beautiful photographs illustrate the points made, and each chapter includes a worksheet to help owners chart their puppy's progress
Author
Series
Pigeon (Picture books) volume 4
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind
18) Pup-pup-puppies
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Do you love puppies? Well this book is just for you! Puppies make some of the best pets, though they take a lot of work. Read all about how to have fun and take good care of a puppy!"--Page 4 of cover
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Game-based learning is a powerful tool to successful puppy rearing and dog ownership. With this exciting guide to playful and social activities for puppies and dogs, you'll immediately enjoy drastically improved behavior and a stronger connection with your dog"--
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