How to Pick The Perfect Puppy: With Early Puppy Care and Puppy Training
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015
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This book is an absolute must for anyone thinking of getting a puppy. Canine author Linda Whitwam provides a step-by-step guide to selecting the one unique puppy most likely to fit in with you and your family. This latest book in the acclaimed Canine Handbook series steers anyone thinking of getting a puppy or rescue dog around the many pitfalls and arms them with the expert knowledge to select the one puppy which is right for them. Written in an easy-to-understand manner suitable for ages 10 to 100, this 224-page manual is packed full of invaluable information you won't find elsewhere and makes a great gift. It includes: The insider's guide to the 25 most popular breeds registered with the Kennel Clubs - and one that isn't Choosing a crossbreed or mixed breed Suitable breeds and crossbreeds for allergy sufferers Current health issues with various pure breeds How to find a good breeder - and the right questions to ask How to reduce the risk of buying a puppy with health problems How to pick the puppy with the temperament and energy levels to suit you The book is full of tips on what to do before and after you bring your new arrival home, covering: Puppy proofing your home A checklist of things you'll need before your pup arrives Bringing your puppy home Feeding schedules, charts and types of food, including a raw diet Housetraining and crate training Basic obedience and collar and lead training Puppy biting Spaying, neutering and vaccinations Getting a puppy from a rescue centre The signs of a healthy puppy How to spot if your puppy is unwell One of the main reasons puppies are given away or end up in rescue centres is owners' unrealistic expectations of their dog. Pick the puppy that's right for you and look forward to a decade or more of happiness with the perfect companion - who turned out to be all that you'd hoped for. Reviews from other books in Canine Handbook series: The Handbook is brilliant and covers almost everything you want to know about the breed.and how to spot health problems. M. Lawrence, Dorset, UK This is a very easy and smart read So many things to know about this special kind of dog, they are all in this book. We love all the easy to understand tips, K. Simmons, Arizona, USA. You'll love this book. Every page is packed full of information and it certainly sheds light on my schnauzer's behaviour, P. Derrick, London, UK This handbook is a great tool for a new owner or someone looking into the breed. T. Holt, CT, USA. Topics are covered with insight. This book makes for a substantial read for anyone interested in Labradoodles or planning a new furry addition to their family, J. C. Vickerman, Yorkshire, UK.…
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- Title
- How to Pick The Perfect Puppy: With Early Puppy Care and Puppy Training
- Author
- Linda Whitwam
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1500423467
- ISBN 13
- 9781500423469
Getting a new puppy is the most wonderful, life-changing experience – it is also a minefield. Soaring prices have led to millions of puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds & mixes being bred every year.
So how do you sort the champs from the chumps & choose a healthy purebred, crossbreed or mixed breed pup with the right temperament & energy levels to fit in with your family & lifestyle?
How to Pick the Perfect Puppy is full of insider tips & honest information you won’t find in other dog books. It teaches you how to recognise the tell-tale signs of puppy mills, dishonest websites, puppy brokers, poor breeders & unhealthy puppies
This 224-page ‘Pre-Puppy Bible’ gives you step-by-step guidance all the way from deciding to get a puppy right through to choosing your type of dog, then breeder, then what features to look for in an individual puppy - & how to spot when something isn’t quite right. Read:
- Insider’s Guide to the 25 most Popular Breeds
- Choosing a Crossbreed or Mixed Breed
- Utility, Working, Sporting, Herding, Hound, Terrier or Toy background? It Makes a Difference to Energy Levels, Drive & How Your Pup Reacts to the World
- Suitable Dogs for Allergy Sufferers
- Health Issues with Various Breeds
- How to Recognise a Good Breeder – & the Questions to Ask
- How to Spot an Unhealthy Puppy
- How to Pick a Pup with the Right Temperament & Energy Levels for You
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home
- Puppy Checklist
Once home, the book covers:
- The First Few Days & Nights
- Understanding & Bonding with Your Puppy
- Housetraining, Crate Training & Basic Obedience
- Exercise – How Much & How Often
- Feeding Options & Schedules
- Spaying & Neutering
- Getting a Rescue Dog
- Ten Signs of a Healthy Puppy
- Four Vital Signs of Illness
Pick THE PUPPY THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU & look forward to a decade or more of happiness with Man’s – & Woman’s – Best Friend.
REVIEWS FOR HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PUPPY
"If you are thinking of getting a puppy this is the book to buy. There would be a lot fewer disappointed owners, badly behaved dogs, & unwanted dogs if prospective owners had a read of this first. All the info to make the right decisions & enjoy dog ownership. Highly recommended," MRS C. PARKER, DORSET, UK
”What a great book - essential if you are thinking about getting a puppy. Plenty of advice on different breeds & their individual characteristics, with what to watch out for,” S. BAKER, WEST MIDLANDS, UK
”I have owned dogs as pets all my life & I learned a lot from this book. I have a 14-year-old dog now who has had separation anxiety issues & I wish I had this book when she was young. It will, unfortunately, not be long until she is no longer with us (still healthy, but showing her age) & I will definitely rely on this book when it is time to bring a new puppy into the house. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking about choosing a family pet," N CLARK, USA
”I bought this book for my son who is considering buying a puppy. I made the mistake of flicking through it before I gave it to him. I just couldn't put it down. Linda Whitwam writes in the most down-to-earth, readable fashion & the book is packed full of really useful information. She outlines the pros & cons of all the most common breeds & even the crossbreeds & mixed breeds & when you've decided upon your puppy there's loads of advice on how to look after & train it," Mrs S. E. KAYE, YORKSHIRE, UK
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