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 enlarge | Author: The Monks Of New Skete
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
List Price: $24.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  181 reviews
Sales Rank: 2940
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 274
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0316578398
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.707
UPC: 400307318974
EAN: 9780316578394
ASIN: 0316578398
Publication Date: March 20, 1991
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Condition: GOOD USED copy. NO MARKS INSIDE. BINDING TIGHT.
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 An indispensible tool for every puppy owner January 21, 1998
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have quite a lot of experience with animals having worked around horses my whole life, as well as having a "collection" of household pets, and I considered myself to be competent in the field of dog ownership. One thing lacking in my background, however, was puppy ownership. I have a beautifully behaved adult dog I adopted from a pound, but decided a puppy was in order to carry on with my adult dog who is now quite advanced in age. Without this book, I really doubt that I would have known how to progress in training a puppy. The Monks of New Skete have a prose style that is a pleasure to read (I couldn't put it down), and their insights into dog behavior make so much sense once they are read, but never are "obvious." I plan on giving a copy of this book to each and every friend and family member who acquires a new puppy regardless of their experience. If you have a new puppy or especially if you are even considering getting a puppy, I urge you strongly to get this book and read it cover to cover -- you will not regret it!
Gives you the information you need to raise a great dog! January 1, 1998
If you want to turn your puppy into your best friend, use the techniques of the New Skete Monks. This book was very well writtent; it brought me laughter and tears while I read. It also provides much needed encouragement for the new puppy owner stressing the vital importance of consistency in the training process. A must for the first-time puppy owner!
Read this book BEFORE getting a dog. November 29, 1997
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is invaluable. Not only will it teach you how raise your dog, but will also show you how to pick the right dog! That's right, how to pick a puppy that won't turn into some 4-legged-psycho.
Great for Owners of Older Dogs, Too! October 24, 1997
This is a wonderful book that taught me a LOT about my dog, why she acts the way she does, and what I can do about unwanted behavior. I didn't buy this book right away because I adopted an older dog and the book's title has "puppy" in it, but after reading the Monk's classic book, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend (also great) I had to read this one too. The Monks have a refreshing, loving, "spiritual" approach to dog ownership and training. My dog is very glad I've read their books!
A life saver for a novice dog-person September 30, 1997
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I can't endorse this book enough for first-time puppy owners! I've never had a dog before now, and these gifted Monks took the fear out of choosing, training, and understanding the wonders of this truly unique creature. From how to bring our pup home in the car to pup development and even a pup IQ test, the monks made the whole process easier for me and our precious Boykin Spaniel. It's a must-read!
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