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The Art of Raising a Puppy

By: The Monks of New Skete
Narrated by: Michael Wager
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Publisher's Summary

Here is everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practicalities of every phase of caring for your puppy, the Monks of New Skete offer clear, sympathetic, and intelligent guidelines. This complete guide is a source of wisdom and inspiration for anyone genuinely committed to building a loving and lasting relationship with their dog.

You'll learn:

  • how to choose a puppy
  • how to handle your puppy's first night at home
  • successful house-training
  • the value of a consistent schedule
  • general care of your puppy
  • leash training and preliminary obedience work
  • visual and vocal communication with your pup
  • basic obedience training
  • ways to cope with common puppy problems

More important, you'll discover a unique approach to puppy training based on a deep respect and understanding of canine behavior.

The Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training German shepherds for more than 25 years, and their extraordinary grasp of every facet of puppy behavior has gained them worldwide attention. New Skete Monastery is located in Cambridge, New York.

©1991 The Monks of New Skete (P)2006 HighBridge Company; 1998 ©

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Great book for puppy owners and especially those considering adopting a puppy.

I love this book. I would have read it, but I am time poor at the moment and it was easier to listen to it. The reader’s voice is excellent for this book. The book communicates so much philosophy and practical tips about how best to raise your puppy. I wish I had bought it before buying a puppy as now I am playing catch-up with training our dog. Dog training is so much more complicated and time-consuming than most people realise or talk about. This book sets out the parameters for achieving a long-lasting friendship with a dog that is a joy to be around. I hope I get there.

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They don't have my dog....

look they train German Shepherds, I get they are hard, but not for training every dog. my Doberman looked at me like I was an idiot and proceeded to continue with his ordinary behaviour. a very basic book with some cool stories thrown in. just not a dog training book for the broader audience.

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Well written but not sure about shaking your dog

It's a good and passionately written/ read book but it is very punishment based training.

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