Book Description
First published in 1995, this authoritative book has helped nearly 40,000 families raise healthy, content pets. Packed with illustrations and photos, it explains how to keep puppies healthy, put them through basic training, correct behavior problems, and integrate them into family life.
Since the initial publication, coauthor Sarah Hodgson has become the media's favorite puppy expert—a dog trainer who writes for The New York Times, appears on the Rosie O'Donnell Show," the "Today Show," and other programs, and even helped Katie Couric choose a puppy."
Customer Reviews:
Very helpful information........2005-08-02
This book has very accurate information for training your puppy and very accurate medical information. I would recommend it.
It really works.......2004-08-02
Our new baby responds to the instructions in this book wonderfully. I was worried about getting a dog, but the results we are getting by following the instructions presented her have made me really glad that I finally got a dog. I could not be more greatful for such a good instuction manual.
Great for the beginner!.......2004-07-09
I've been training dogs for 10 years, and I have recommended this book to all of my puppy owners! It's a great way to get through the first year of puppyhood, and have a dog you'll be proud to call yours. All of my students have found the information easy to understand, the methods easy to use, and the results are wonderful!
Repetitive, dangerously confused, and irritating.......2003-09-09
It's easy to read, and has a few good tips, but overall I found this book very poor. The training section is broken down into stages for different-aged pups, which sounds like a good idea until you realise that training principles are the same at any age, and therefore each chapter is exasperatingly repetitive. Along with the wide spacing, big headings, short paragraphs and abundant meaningless pictures, that makes for a remarkably uninformative book. There is no discussion of major controversies such as positive versus force-based training or natural versus dry feeding; the author's preferred technique is presented as the only option and areas of huge disagreement among trainers are not even flagged. Evidently Hodgson's style appeals to some; I found it irritatingly condescending, bubbly and saccharine. Finally, the book is dangerously poorly edited: on p. 128 Hodgson says: "Don't give him free access to water yet, or he'll turn into a fountain"... then on p. 155 DeBitetto says: "Puppies need a lot of water, and restricting it can put your puppy at risk of dehydration. The only time water can be safely witheld is at night." The health section was better-written and much more informative, but you'd still be much better off buying one good training book and one good health book.
Fantastic Book!!!!.......2003-03-29
This book is great! It gives good insight to what the puppy is feeling and has broken down training and behavior patterns by the pups age. The book also provides good detail in health maintenance for your dog as well as a typical puppy schedule! I found the schedule to be very helpful in planning my day in order to give my pup the most attention.
Book Description
FROM AMERICA'S MOST CELEBRATED DOG-EXPERT
TEAM COMES THIS COMPREHENSIVE, MONTH-BY-MONTH GUIDE
TO RAISING A HAPPY, HEALTHY PUPPY.
The warm belly, the swinging tail, the wet nose, the big brown eyes -- these are just some of the things that make living with a puppy pure bliss. But sometimes it's too easy to forget that a puppy is more than just an adorable plaything: He is like a four-legged child, in need of love, guidance and the best care there is. The first year of a dog's life is roughly equivalent to the first eighteen years of a child's life. It's a crucial time in the development of his behavior, personality and lifetime habits, so it's important to get it right!
Enter The Good Life. In their trademark good-humored, engaging style, Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis take new dog owners by the hand and explain what they should be doing to raise their dogs throughout the first year and beyond. To help along new "parents," the book breaks down the first year into clear time frames with essential information for each developmental stage of a young dog's life. From feeding to housebreaking to behavior problem solving, The Good Life is filled with invaluable tips on every aspect of caring for a puppy. Areas covered include:
Crate-training
Acclimating your puppy to your
household and to strangers
Fun and instructive play activities for each time frame
Typical behavioral problems of
each stage, and ways to remedy them
Plus: A fully illustrated obedience-training course and a complete housebreaking program that really work!
Comprehensive and easy to follow, The Good Life is the Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care for dogs -- filled with everything owners need to help their puppy become a happy, healthy member of the family.
Book Description
They are rambunctious, don't listen, make a mess,destroy your belongings, and never clean up after themselves. No, not children-puppies!
We may be your baby now, but if you want him to grow up to be your best friend, it's going to take some preparation. From the time he's just a twinkle in your eye to the end of the first year, Puppy Parenting helps you raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved puppy.
Jan Gteye and Gail Smith -- aka the Dog Divas of Beverly hills -- have been helping to nurture pampered puppies in the 90210 zip code for more than sixteen years and are truly the best puppy caregivers around. Now they've gathered all the information they've learned over the years and written the ultimate guide to bringing your puppy up right.
In Puppy Parenting, Jan and Gail guide you through all the developmental and behavioral stages of your puppy's first year:
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Bringing baby home -- 1 to 4 months: getting his shots, learning his language, and dealing with separation anxiety, teething, and grooming
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The brat zone-5 to 7 months: sending him to school, deciding whether or not to neuter, keeping him safe, socializing him, and determining the right diet for him
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Young adult -- 8 to 12 months: dealing with his teenage months, traveling with him, learning games that are fun to play and will help with his development
Puppy Patenting contains everything a parent needs to know:
- Choosing the right breed for your personality and lifestyle
- Finding a reputable breeder or picking the perfect pound pup
- Preparing your home for the new arrival: buying everything you need (and nothing you don't), puppyproofing your home, and getting your family ready
- Housebreaking: crate, paper, and tether training -- and what to do when mistakes happen
- Training techniques: how to get your pup to listen -- and what to do when he doesn't
- Keeping puppy healthy -- and when to call a vet
Complete with all the information you need to make it through the first year, Puppy Patenting is every proud puppy parent's bible.
Customer Reviews:
Pretty poor shape.......2007-01-15
This book was not in very good shape. I was chewed on which was okay I knew that but it has a lot of markings and highlights in it. I was disapointed.
Smiled !!.......2001-08-30
How many times Ive picked up a book about dogs to read, and by the third chapter got bored.......not with this book! I find it charming, funny, USEFUL, and so entertaining! Im not looking for gossip about Movie Stars, I leave that to The GOSSIP Magazines. My interest is in Puppies, and they have more than satisfied that issue. Good luck to you guys, keep up the good work!!!
Bow-WOW!.......2001-05-01
Jan Greye and Jesse Smith, who are professional dog sitters, have written a delightful book that manages to be full of useful information--things such as which breeds will run up your vet bill and how to get a puppy to take a pill--and is at the same time a joy to read. Lots of very funny anecdotal stuff about their experiences with their doggie clients and the dogs' owners. A nice departure from all those dry, encyclopedic how-to-raise-your-puppy-from-A-to-Z volumes.
Book Description
A fun and original book to capture the memories of your puppy's first year. Parents and children will love working together to create a lasting record of their early adventures as pet owners.
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My Puppy's First Year
Peggy Schaefer
Manufacturer: Ideals Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
 Nonfiction
| Dogs
| Animals
| Children's Books
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Nonfiction
| Pets
| Animals
| Children's Books
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General
| Ages 4-8
| Children's Books
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ASIN: 0824955714 |
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- Two charming books for the price of one.
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Puppy Preschool/Doggie Diner: Practical Help and Advice for Your Puppy's First Year
Marie Toshack
Manufacturer: Smithmark Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
General
| Dogs
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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Training
| Dogs
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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ASIN: 076511030X |
Book Description
A two-in-one volume for dog owners, The Doggie Diner & Puppy Preschool includes fun, simple pet food recipes as well as easy-to-follow techniques for training pets for life. Pet owners will welcome the clear instructions for preparing all-natural meals and other healthy dishes for pets' special needs, including recipes for animals who may be overweight or have allergies. Packed with adorable images puppies, this volume includes humorous facts, informative illustrations and invaluable advice on grooming, training, care, and diet.
Customer Reviews:
Two charming books for the price of one........2005-05-03
One book is a great book of recipes for those puppy lovers that are either fed up with over processed commercial dog food or just want to add a little special meal to their dogs diet.
The other book is filled with great training tips for a new puppy.
Both books are excellent.
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Puppy's First Year (A Well-mannered Dog)
Miriam Fields-Babineau
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
General
| Dogs
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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General
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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General
| Veterinary Medicine
| Medicine
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Animal Husbandry
| Agricultural Sciences
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ASIN: 0793830656 |
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We're Having A Puppy!: From the Big Decision Through the Crucial First Year
Eric Swanson
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Breeds
| Dogs
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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Care & Health
| Dogs
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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General
| Dogs
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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Training
| Dogs
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ASIN: 0312170637 |
Amazon.com
Anxious for a little canine affection but concerned about what a puppy--so sweet and cute, and yet so destructive and demanding--might do to your life in the long run? Check out We're Having a Puppy! by animal lover Eric Swanson. This informative, easy-to-read guide encompasses a multitude of topics, beginning with the particulars of how a dog will affect your life and matching your personality with the right breed of dog. Continuing on the puppy odyssey, Swanson addresses areas of concern such as bringing home baby, adapting to life with your new pooch, training and neutering, and basic healthcare issues. Accompanied by charming line drawings, We're Having a Puppy! is a valuable resource for anyone thinking of taking the puppy plunge.
Book Description
Who's going to be your new best friend?
Choosing a puppy is a lot of fun, but it's also an important decision. This unique guide shows you how to select the breed which most perfectly matches your personality and environment. Looking for a laid-back, comforting friend? A Saint Bernard or Pinscher would love to stay at home and relax with you. Need a dog that loves the city? Welsh corgis and French bulldogs are among the most cosmopolitan of canines. Looking for non-stop friendliness? Count on a Norwich terrier or beagle to bond as your most cheerful buddy. Active and energetic? Golden retrievers and greyhounds will keep up with you.
Choose a puppy as you would choose a partner-- carefully! With the help of a personal questionnaire, profiles of various breeds and their personalities, and charts listing the main characteristics of more than 100 dogs, you'll be on your way to proud puppy parenthood.
Customer Reviews:
An OK broad overview.......2005-08-11
This book provides a very broad overview of all the things you should think about before you get a puppy: Is your lifestyle compatible with living with a puppy? What kind of person are you, and therefore, what kind of puppy is best for you? What kind of care should you give your puppy (food, equipment, veterinary care, training, emotional care...)?
Unlike other books I've read recently on the subject, this one spends very few pages on training, and is rather vague in that area. That's OK; the mission of this book seems to be different from the others. The book spends lots of space discussing the temperaments of different breeds, which was interesting; the history of interaction of dogs with humans, which was probably not very scholarly; and how your life will have to change to take care of a puppy, which contained some good and some not-so-good advice, but which provided plenty of food for thought.
The advice was mixed; some of it seemed to be dated (for example, there is no longer any controversy about the usefulness of crates for housetraining and general staying-out-of-trouble) and some seemed to run counter to other experts' (for example, stating that in some cases, a dog might need to be tapped with the brush end of a broom to reprimand him!!!!). But the style was easy-to-read and humorous in places. Wouldn't be my top recommendation, but if you have no idea what life with a dog is like, it'd be worth a glance.
Book Description
The classic how-to manual is now fully updated with the latest new processes and products! Expert quilter Harriet Hargrave has taught thousands to produce top-quality work. Now readers can learn all of her tricks for creating their own machine appliqué masterpieces. Mastering Machine Appliqué provides instant help, easy exercises, and practical guidance for everything from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and more. First, Hargrave demonstrates each technique step by step, teaching top-level skills and demonstrating how to head off potential problems as one proceeds. Next, crafters will see how to choose-and use-the right needles, threads, fusibles, and stabilizers. Finally, helpful photos and clear directions show how to create wonderful quilts and gifts anyone would be proud of!
Customer Reviews:
Machine applique.......2007-10-05
This book is by far the best I've read for learning machine applique.
There's lots of great information about thread, needles, and other tools needed.
I consider this a "must have" for any quilter's library.
expert.......2007-08-11
Harriet Hargrove presents beautiful work making one envious to attend one of her retreats to learn in person.
Perfect Textbook .......2007-05-10
This book is perfect for someone who wants to learn machine applique on their own. The author gives a list of tools to have on hand as well as step by step instruction on how to begin. Also included are topics about difficult situations which might occur in applique techniques. This is a wonderful reference to add to your sewing library
Personal Classes same as reading book!.......2007-05-06
i was lucky to have had the opportunity to take a full day classes with
this author. She is just the best! Fortunately for those who cannot attend a live class--this book will help to learn the same techniques Harriet teaches. The directions are very clear and extensive. Harriet is well known and respected in the quilting world. You cannot go wrong with this book.
Worth reading........2007-03-27
I took a two-day class by Harriet Hargrave and absolutely loved her. Her books are the next best thing to having her teach you personally. Her photos and descriptions are detailed and helpful. I own both of her books along with two of Diane Gawdowski (a former Hargrave student).
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The Herb Garden
Malcolm Hillier
Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Garden Design
| Gardening & Horticulture
| Home & Garden
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General
| Gardening & Horticulture
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Herbs
| Gardening & Horticulture
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ASIN: 0751303445 |
Book Description
This latest lifestyle classic reveals Malcolm Hillier's brilliant eye for design and decoration via ten original garden plans, his 50 favorite herbs to grow, as well as a special emphasis on hedging, paths, and topiary.
Book Description
Conventional wisdom holds that some children are 'born shy,' destined for a lifetime of timidity and underachievement, or that they will magically outgrow their shyness as they mature. Bernardo Carducci, Ph.D., debunks these myths. He reveals that these children are stuck in an approach/avoidance conflict that makes it difficult for them to warm up to new situations and often leaves them clinging to narrow comfort zones. He identifies skills that allow children to take control of their anxieties and explains how parents can nurture these skills. He covers: -Situations that typically trigger shyness and proven strategies for easing children through them -The impact of shyness on academic performance, with tips on coaching a child through the dreaded 'being called on' experience -Family influences on a shy child -Instructions on preparing children for new social experiences At once descriptive and prescriptive, The Shyness Breakthrough provides the insights and tools for transforming a fearful child into a happy and 'successfully shy' person.
Customer Reviews:
A Must Have Book for Parents of Shy Children.......2004-11-04
I can't thank Dr. Carducci enough for writing this book. Dr. Carducci addresses the issue of childhood shyness with not only an excellent explanation of what shyness is but he also provides practical tips on how parents can help their shy child become "successfully shy". Dr. Carducci uses short stories to illustrate the obstacles a shy child encounters and integrates his tips to show how to better address the situation. My 4 year old daughter is a typical "slow to warm up" child and by implementing Dr. Carducci's suggestions my daughter now more easily adjusts to new situations, new people and new activities. This is a must read for parents of a shy child.
Excellent book for parents of a shy child.......2003-11-21
This new book is the best and most up to date guide for parents of a shy child. The author effectively communicates his message -- that parents can help a shy child learn to live "successfully" with his or her natural temperament. Highly recommended.
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