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 Follow these giudelines and you and the dog will be happy! March 23, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Whenever I hear a friend or collegue say they're thinking about buying a dog I tell them to read this book FIRST. Anyone can buy a dog but it takes nearly as much time and effort to raise a dog correctly as it does a new baby. This book gives you the tools, and more importantly, the understanding to start your new canine relationship on the right foot. It's Worth every penny in the money you'll save on furniture and home repairs.
Please read this book before you get a pup! January 20, 1999
I had never heard of the Monks of New Skete, but I'm no longer a skeptic; they do a wonderful job of explaining all of the aspects of raising your puppy. It's easy to see where so many dog owners go wrong and why so many dogs act like they do (making it tough to live with them) when you read this book. You will be a much more informed and happy dog owner if you read this book, preferably before purchasing your pup.
 Get this book BEFORE you adopt a puppy! December 31, 1998
A great overview of the serious committment and discipline required on the part of humans in order to raise a happy and healthy dog. From making the decision to adopt through choosing a puppy, training, and caring, this book is a the perfect primer for new dog owners, particulary for people who've never had a dog or puppy before.
Very Helpful . . . wonderfully respectful of dogs! December 15, 1998
Thank you for writing this book. It was a joy to read and very helpful in starting out raising of my new puppy, Storm who is 11 weeks of age. The book is proving to be the second best investment (besides Storm) .
Excellent! A must for ANYone preparing to get a puppy. November 21, 1998
Stephanie Lund (steffer@pdq.net) (Houston, TX)
Having had dogs as pets growing up, but looking to get a puppy of my own for the first time, I wanted to be prepared and "do it right." Considering that a dog can be with you for 10-15 or more years, you owe it to yourself and your dog to do what you can to get the most out of your relationship. This book shows precisely how to accomplish that - it describes the stages of puppy development and how to select the "right" pup for you, to early conditioning and formal training, to how to resolve common puppy problems, to general care. This helps to cultivate the best possible relationship by preventing early mistakes on YOUR part. I have a concrete guide now by which to raise my pup to be the best companion it can be - and a way to know how I can be the best possible master. It works both ways, for sure - if you ever had a doubt, you won't after reading this book. Understanding your dog leads to better "parenting" skills and good parents raise good puppies. Even if you're not new to dogs, this book has MUCH to offer...read this before you get your puppy!! (I plan to read "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend" (also by the monks) next...)
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