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Combining informative text with beautiful full-color photographs, this book covers everything you need to know about caring for puppies from birth to age six months. Busy puppy parents will get fast and authoritative advice on:

Puppy-proofing your home and yard
What age to bring home a puppy
Housetraining
The first trip to the vet
Crate training
Feeding
Socialization
And much more

Whether you're a proud puppy parent or just love to admire these adorable bundles of joy, this is a charming book you'll turn to again and again.

A Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Liz Palika has written more than fifty books. She has received two prestigious Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America. Her work has been published in Newsweek, Dog World, Dog Fancy, the AKC Gazette, and other magazines.

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Breeds

Pets

Dogs

Puppy Love

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Publié par	Turner Publishing Company
Date de parution	03 mars 2009
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780470452929
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	10 Mo

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Puppy Love
Liz Palika , CPDT, CABC
Sheri Wachtstetter, Photo Editor
This book is printed on acid-free paper.
Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. All rights reserved.
Howell Book House
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Palika, Liz, 1954–
Puppy love / Liz Palika.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-39317-8
ISBN-10: 0-470-39317-3
1. Puppies. I. Title.
SF427.P178 2009
636.7 07–dc22
2008046679
Printed in China
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Book design by Erin Zeltner, with Tai Blanche
Book production by Wiley Publishing, Inc. Composition Services
Acknowledgments
Creating a book requires the help of many people, all of who deserve a great deal of thanks.
Although I have been training puppies and their owners for many years, in writing this book I also leaned on the expertise of my good friends, Petra Burke and Kate Abbott, of Kindred Spirits Dog Training in Vista, California.
Sheri and Buddy Wachtstetter are both talented photographers and expert photo editors. We have worked together on several books and I have always been pleased with their efforts. Several other photographers also worked with us, including Mary Fish Arango, Jean Fogle, and Melinda Peters, as well as several breeders who shared photos of their precious puppies with us. Thank you all.
Behind the scenes, many people are a part of creating a book. Thanks go to my agent, Marilyn, and my editors, Pam and Carol. Thanks, everyone!
About the Author
Liz Palika has been writing professionally since 1985, when she was first published in Dog Fancy magazine. Since then she has written more than 60 books, more than 1,000 magazine and Internet articles and columns, and has provided expert advice many times, including for Animal Planet Radio and Good Morning, America .
One of her most recently published books is The Howell Book of Dogs , which won Best Reference Book in the annual Dog Writers’ Association of America contest, and was also nominated for Best Nonfiction Book from San Diego Book Writers, Inc. For more on Liz’s work, go to www.lizpalika.com .
Liz is a Certifi ed Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC), and has been training dogs and teaching dog owners for more than twentyfive years. Although she has trained at all levels, from puppy through advanced obedience, her primary focus is pet dogs. Her goal is to help pet owners have a well-behaved family companion that will spend his life with his family. For more on Liz’s training, go to www.kindredspiritsk9.com .
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Welcome to the World of Puppies
Genetics Determine Your Puppy’s Health and Temperament
Puppy Development during the First Two Weeks
Puppies Grow and Change during the Third and Fourth Weeks
Puppies Become Toddlers in the Fifth and Sixth Weeks
The Joys and Lessons in Play
Littermates Teach Social Skills
Puppies Become More Independent in the Seventh and Eighth Weeks
Momma Dog Is the Best Teacher
Lots of Changes during Weeks Nine and Ten
The World Is a Scary Place
The Best Age to Bring Home a Puppy
A Shopping List for Your New Puppy
Puppyproofing Your Home
Making Your Yard Safe
Bringing Home Your New Puppy

Chapter 2
Your New Family Member
Meeting Your Family
Introducing Your Puppy to a Dog at Home
Introducing Your Other Pets
Choosing Your Puppy’s Name
Limiting Your Puppy’s Freedom
Your Puppy Needs Her Own Bed
Why Is Your Puppy Crying?
Puppies Just Want to Have Fun
Teaching Your Puppy and Children to Play Nicely
Being a Good Puppy Parent
Introducing the Buckle Collar and Leash
Putting Identification on Your Puppy
Don’t Worry; Relax and Laugh!

Chapter 3
Housetraining Your Puppy
Housetraining Goals
Incorporating Longterm Goals into Your Housetraining
Using a Crate for Your Puppy’s Bed
Introducing the Crate to Your Puppy
Using the Crate Wisely
Don’t Abuse the Crate
Establishing a Schedule
Teaching Your Puppy to “Go” on Command
Going Outside with Your Puppy
Praising the Behaviors You Want to Happen Again
Preventing Housetraining Accidents

Chapter 4
Teaching Household Rules
Household Rules Are Vital
Avoiding Self-Rewarding Behaviors
Your Home before and after Puppy
A Suggested List of Household Rules
Teaching Your Puppy to Follow the Rules
Sometimes Puppies Make Mistakes
Don’t Ignore Good Behavior
Don’t Inadvertently Reward Bad Behavior
Teaching the Sit for Petting
Teaching the Collar Touch
Chapter 5
The Human-Animal Bond
Why Do We Bond with Dogs?
How Is Bonding with Dogs Good for You?
How Does Bonding Happen?
Women Bonding with Their Dogs
Men and Their Dogs
A Child’s Companion
Key Points to Bonding with Your Puppy
Chapter 6
Playing with Your Puppy
How Puppies Play
Using Playtime as a Teaching Tool
The Best Toys
Fetch Games
The Touch Game
The Name Game
Hide-and-Seek
The Find It Game
Simple Fun with Household Objects
Teaching Tricks
Avoid Playing Rough Games
Things Not to Use as Toys

Chapter 7
Socializing Your Puppy
The Best Age to Begin Socialization
How to Socialize Your Puppy
Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Feels
Introducing Your Puppy to a Variety of People
Letting Your Puppy Meet Other Dogs
Cats, Ferrets, Rabbits, Birds, and More
Going to Different Places and Seeing New Things
A Fun Game: Walking on Different Objects
Noisemakers Aren’t Just for Parties!
Don’t Overwhelm Your Puppy
Your Goals for Socialization
Chapter 8
Puppy School
You and Your Puppy Both Learn during Training
Choosing a Class and Trainer
Teaching the Sit
Teaching the Release
Teaching the Down
Teaching the Stay
Teaching the Come
Teaching Your Puppy to Come from a Distance
Playing the Come Game
Teaching the Watch Me
Teaching Your Puppy to Walk on a Leash
A Socialization Game
Puppy Playtime
Conquering the Confidence Course
Asking Questions about Training Problems
Training Takes Time
Chapter 9
Preventing Problem Behaviors
Problem Behaviors Are Not Problems to Your Puppy
Nutrition Can Affect Behavior
A Tired Puppy Is a Happy Puppy
Prevention Is the Name of This Game
Teaching Your Puppy How to Be Alone
Being a Leader to Your Puppy
Teaching No Bite!
What Is Aggressive Behavior?
Resource Guarding Might Require Professional Help
Teaching Your Puppy Not to Jump on People
Teaching Your Puppy to Sit at Doorways
Barking Can Quickly Become a Neighborhood Problem
Destructive Chewing Is Dangerous
Teaching Your Puppy to Stay off the Furniture
Preventing Begging
Are You Causing Your Puppy’s Behavior Problems?
Health Challenges Can Cause Behavior Problems

Chapter 10
Caring for Your Puppy
Choosing Your Puppy’s Healthcare Partner
Feeding Your Puppy a Nutritious Diet
When and How to Feed Your Puppy
The Daily Massage
Brushing, Combing, and Removing Tangles
Bathing Your Puppy
Fleas, Ticks, and Mites
Cleaning the Eyes, Ears, and Teeth
Teething Problems
Trimming Toenails
Vaccinations
Spaying or Neutering Your Puppy
When to Call the Veterinarian
Emergencies

Chapter 11
As Your Puppy Grows Up
What Is Adolescence?
Surviving Adolescence
Continuing Your Puppy’s Training
Physical and Mental Changes
Checking Out Dog Sp