Understanding Your Dog

  In This Chapter Preparing for off-lead control Deciding on the right off-lead equipment Respecting your puppy’s limitations Protecting your off-lead pup with the Emergency “Down” No one can underestimate the pleasure of living with a well-trained dog. In Chapter Training through Your Pup’s Growth Stages, I cover leash-training techniques; master those exercises before you begin…

  In This Chapter Performing basic lessons with infant puppies Building on the basics with exercises for the terrible twos Training your adolescent pup Discovering what to focus on during puppy puberty Teaching the teen dog Welcome to school. Puppy school that is! This chapter covers the basic directions that all puppies must learn to…

  In This Chapter Getting your puppy ready for full freedom Adjusting your pup to your comings and goings Dealing with car travel Bringing your puppy out in public Training your pup to meet and greet gracefully A well-behaved puppy is a welcome social guest, a plus at parades and picnics, and an added fan…

  In This Chapter Keeping your puppy healthy with daily care, grooming, and regular checkups Relieving your puppy’s allergies Getting your puppy spayed or neutered Treating your pup in emergencies In this chapter, I cover everything from how to gussy up your puppy to how to prevent illness through daily maintenance. Prevention really is worth…