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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:  180 reviews
Sales Rank: 1319
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: Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.
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 The Art of Raising a Puppy March 29, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book was very informative. There were many ideas I used with my puppy. I will continue to use the book as my puppy gets older and in an adult
The Art of Raising a Puppy March 9, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I ordered this book for my niece who recently welcomed a new puppy into her house. I read the book myself 3 years ago when I was in a similar situation. I read it before the puppy came home and being an educated owner has made him a much better dog. He is a well behaved and socially acceptable dog; thanks to the knowledge I have from the book. The book was a major help in all stages of his growth and gave me an understanding that I never had with 4 previous dogs I raised. This book is a tremendous help and I would recommend it to everyone with a new puppy - even if you have previously raised dogs. It helps to read it before you get a dog since you are then well prepared.
Excellent March 9, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
An intriguing new angle to a popular subject... it reminds me of another favorite, "Adam's Task: Calling Animals by Name," by Vicki Hearne, which also focuses on really understanding your pet. It combines animal training with philosophy and literary criticism. The Atlantic Monthly called it "A fascinating and often surprising discussion of animal-human encounters." If you are an animal trainer-- or even just an animal lover--it's definitely worth checking out.
A must read! February 9, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Everyone should read this book before they get a puppy. It is extremely informative on starting off on the right track with a new puppy. It is a easy read with very simple instructions on getting the best from your new friend and having a well trained dog for life. I know first hand how much easier it is to have trained the pup right from the start rather than trying to correct and break bad habits already formed in a dog. They teach you to see through the eyes and habits of dogs, not people. Many people think of their dog as a person, which is not true. You must be able to teach your dog in their own language and this book does just that. You will not be dissapointed with this book.
Great book on raising a good puppy January 26, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book -- it's written in an engaging way, yet is very informative. I found the early chapters on puppy development to be very helpful in understanding how a puppy's personality is affected by its very early experiences. I also thought the instructions on basic puppy training and care were very plain and useful.
Some reviewers have criticized this book and talked about the alpha roll and other techniques they didn't like from the Monks' other book -- well, judge this book on its own merits. I thought the Monks' advice on discipline was very gentle and everything they recommend seems to be targeted to making the puppy happy and secure while keeping the human sane. A lot of their advice is intended to maximize the relationship between dog and person, which is the whole idea behind having a companion dog.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of getting a new puppy. This, along with some other books on dog behavior and training, will go a long way toward building a lifelong bond with your dog.
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