Puppies For Dummies

A guide to puppy ownership that's just as fun to read as your puppy is to play with

Puppies For Dummies equips you with the latest advice on starting out right with a new puppy. Dog expert and influencer Sarah Hodgson offers dog parents trusted input on caring for a new companion, including updated information on creating good habits and routines, keeping your puppy healthy, and curbing common frustrations, anxieties, and aggressions, especially in the post-pandemic world. This timely and uplifting guide covers everything from choosing a puppy that fits your lifestyle to preparing your home, selecting the right products, and mastering age-appropriate training to set your pup up for a lifetime of success.

  • Knowing what to expect when bringing a puppy into your home
  • Understanding how to communicate and read your puppy's body language
  • Establishing routines for housebreaking, socialization, and sleep training
  • Addressing challenges like jumping, nipping, barking, anxiety, and aggression

This Dummies guide is your go-to resource on how to best integrate a puppy into your life—and how to make sure that pup stays happy and healthy.

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Puppies For Dummies

A guide to puppy ownership that's just as fun to read as your puppy is to play with

Puppies For Dummies equips you with the latest advice on starting out right with a new puppy. Dog expert and influencer Sarah Hodgson offers dog parents trusted input on caring for a new companion, including updated information on creating good habits and routines, keeping your puppy healthy, and curbing common frustrations, anxieties, and aggressions, especially in the post-pandemic world. This timely and uplifting guide covers everything from choosing a puppy that fits your lifestyle to preparing your home, selecting the right products, and mastering age-appropriate training to set your pup up for a lifetime of success.

  • Knowing what to expect when bringing a puppy into your home
  • Understanding how to communicate and read your puppy's body language
  • Establishing routines for housebreaking, socialization, and sleep training
  • Addressing challenges like jumping, nipping, barking, anxiety, and aggression

This Dummies guide is your go-to resource on how to best integrate a puppy into your life—and how to make sure that pup stays happy and healthy.

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Puppies For Dummies

by Sarah Hodgson
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Puppies For Dummies

by Sarah Hodgson

Overview

A guide to puppy ownership that's just as fun to read as your puppy is to play with

Puppies For Dummies equips you with the latest advice on starting out right with a new puppy. Dog expert and influencer Sarah Hodgson offers dog parents trusted input on caring for a new companion, including updated information on creating good habits and routines, keeping your puppy healthy, and curbing common frustrations, anxieties, and aggressions, especially in the post-pandemic world. This timely and uplifting guide covers everything from choosing a puppy that fits your lifestyle to preparing your home, selecting the right products, and mastering age-appropriate training to set your pup up for a lifetime of success.

  • Knowing what to expect when bringing a puppy into your home
  • Understanding how to communicate and read your puppy's body language
  • Establishing routines for housebreaking, socialization, and sleep training
  • Addressing challenges like jumping, nipping, barking, anxiety, and aggression

This Dummies guide is your go-to resource on how to best integrate a puppy into your life—and how to make sure that pup stays happy and healthy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394321001
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 06/24/2025
Edition description: 5th ed.
Pages: 416
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Sarah Hodgson is a trainer, behavior consultant, podcaster, and bestselling author of numerous books, including the recent Dog Anxiety For Dummies. With more than 40 years of professional experience, her friendly, force-free techniques have empowered pets and their people all around the world.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 5

Chapter 1: Celebrating the Wonderful World of Puppies 7

Chapter 2: Envisioning What You Want in a Dog 17

Chapter 3: Deciding Where to Get Your Puppy 37

Part 2: Starting Off on the Right Paw 61

Chapter 4: Understanding the Nature of Puppyhood 63

Chapter 5: Preparing for the Big Day 81

Chapter 6: Bringing Puppy Home 103

Chapter 7: Enlisting External Help 115

Chapter 8: Establishing Good Habits and Routines 125

Chapter 9: Setting Your Socialization Goals 149

Chapter 10: Adapting to Life Changes 163

Part 3: Training with a Positive Spin 173

Chapter 11: Taking Baby Steps: 8 to 14 Weeks 175

Chapter 12: Teaching Your Preadolescent Puppy: 14 Weeks to 6 Months 189

Chapter 13: Surviving Puberty: 6 to 9 Months 209

Chapter 14: The Teenage Years: 9 Months to 1 Year 229

Part 4: Dealing With Frustrating Behaviors 255

Chapter 15: Conquering Common Frustrations 257

Chapter 16: Curbing Anxiety and Aggressive Responses 287

Part 5: Keeping Your Puppy Happy and Healthy 311

Chapter 17: Maintaining Healthy Habits 313

Chapter 18: Identifying and Preventing Common Ailments 335

Chapter 19: Preventing Illness or Injury and Handling Emergencies. 347

Part 6: The Part of Tens 359

Chapter 20: Ten Fun Games 361

Chapter 21: Ten Crowd-Pleasing Tricks. 369

Index 381

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