The Puppy Owner's Manual: Solutions to all your Puppy Quandaries in an easy-to-follow question and answer format - Softcover

Delmar, Diana

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9781580174015: The Puppy Owner's Manual: Solutions to all your Puppy Quandaries in an easy-to-follow question and answer format

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ISBN 10: 1580174019 ISBN 13: 9781580174015

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC, 2001

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Learn to control mischievous puppy antics with humane, common-sense techniques. In an easy-to-use question-and-answer format, Diana Delmar shows you how to establish firm boundaries and clear expectations while receiving limitless love in return. Channel your dog’s natural energy into productive exercise and fun outings. Train him to go outside rather than on the carpet, and to distinguish between the dog food bowl and the counter. You’ll soon be confidently raising a safe, healthy pooch who’s a pleasure to have around the house.

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How can one little puppy be so much TROUBLE?

Just about all behaviors that come naturally to puppies - barking, chewing, nipping, and roughhousing, to name a few - are generally unacceptable in a human household. Housebreaking and training can be exasperating! Learn to manage typical mischievous puppy antics using these tried-and-true, commonsense techniques. You'll raise a healthy dog and a friend for life.

"Answers the distress signals sent up by every puppy owner." (Dog Fancy)

"An insightful guide to dealing with problem behavior" without harming the dog or the trusting relationship that you have with him "Makes a great addition to your dog care library." (Southern Living)

From the Inside Flap:

PREVENT: chewing, digging, excessive barking, biting, rough play, begging, jumping, training traumas, itching, separation anxiety, wandering, whining, travel disasters, bathing battles & more!

INCLUDES: how to create a puppy-friendly home and help puppies form life-long good habits

PLUS: advice from vets, safety tips, puppy-proofing your home & enjoying your new canine friend

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