Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01HN2D35G |
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| Number of Pages | : | 477 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Fantastic read for new dog owners! Get it BEFORE you get your puppy" according to Tracy K.. This book is fantastic - Dr. Dunbar is clear and concise with his instructions, and his techniques are strongly rooted in animal behavior science. I'm considering becoming a first time dog owner, and Dr. Dunbar's frankness and honesty were very appreciated, as were his very creative and surprisingly doable training techniques. I feel confident in my decision to get a puppy now, and his instructions/guides have given me a very good idea of what to expect and how to prepare.In regard. Essential book for puppy owners SO helpful for crate training, potty training, and getting my dog on a consistent schedule. Information on puppy socialization (meeting 100 people of all ages, genders, and physical attributes), puppy milestones, and exposing your puppy to various sounds, textures, obstacles, moving objects, etc. Also helpful for some basic commands such as sit, down, puppy push-ups, stay, etc. I read this book and Good Owners, Great Dogs before I got my puppy and prior to starting puppy kindergart. Raises a "bomb-proof" dog Ian Dunbar is one of the foremost dog behavior experts. His approach is based on science: what techniques for raising puppies have been proven effective. His approach is also designed for those of us who are utterly human: our timing is imperfect and we are not 100% consistent -- there are no "don't try this at home" warnings here. With decades of experience as a behaviorist and trainer and informed with a veterinary degree, Dunbar has distilled experience and scientific research i
In clear steps, with easy-to-follow training deadlines, Dr. Dunbar's kind, positive program has been proven the most effective.. Over time, Dr. Before and After Getting Your Puppy is a simple, practical guide for anyone bringing a new puppy into the family. Dunbar focuses on what the owner needs to know to select a great puppy. In the second half, he presents the crucial lessons the puppy must be taught during its impressionable early development. The guide is based on six developmental deadlines: Completing owner education and preparation Assessing a puppy's prior socialization and education Teaching errorless house-training and chew-toy training Completing a socialization program of meeting strange dogs and people Learning bite inhibition A continuing program of ongoing training In the first half of the book, Dr. Ian Dunbar, who pioneered puppy classes and a loving style of dog training in the 1970s, presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog