Puppies For Dummies

by Sarah Hodgson

Overview

"A must-read for the soon-to-be puppy owner." Stephen J. Musso, Sr. V.P., Chief of Operations, ASPCA "A non-intimidating book that walks you through … raising a puppy" Stephen J. Musso, Sr. V.P., Chief of Operations, ASPCA

Create a lasting relationship between you and your puppy!

A book you will love — and every puppy will need! From housetraining to proper puppy socialization, it's all here in this fun and friendly guide to the toughest and most delightful era in your dog's life — puppyhood. With a focus on behavior and relationship, Sarah Hodgson helps your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.

Discover how to: Choose the perfect puppy for you Raise a well-mannered, happy puppy Housetrain your puppy quickly and effectively Provide proper puppy care and nutrition Keep peace between kids and puppies

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Author Biography: Sarah Hodgson, director of the Cooperative Canine, has taught dog training classes for more than a decade. She is the author of DogPerfect and the coauthor of You and Your Puppy.

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 dog and puppy behavior expert and the author of many bestselling books on dog training. Her positive techniques help dogs become well-behaved family members. She writes for the Huffington Post, and collaborates on articles for Parenthood, Prevention, and Country Living magazines as well as The New York Times. and has appeared on Animal Planet. Connect with her at SarahSaysPets.com!

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Table of Contents

Introduction.
PART I: Maximizing Your Chances of Success.
Chapter 1: What's the Big Deal? A Puppy Is Just a Puppy.
Chapter 2: Figuring Out Which Kind of Puppy to Get.
Chapter 3: Just Do It: Picking Your Breed.
Chapter 4: Where Can I Find My Puppy?
PART II: I've Picked Out My Pup — What's Next?
Chapter 5: Shopping for Initial Supplies.
Chapter 6: Bringing Your Puppy Home.
Chapter 7: How to Be a Good Puppy Trainer.
Chapter 8: How to Think Like a Dog.
PART III: The "What Have I Gotten Myself Into?" Months.
Chapter 9: Puppy Phases.
Chapter 10: Kids and Puppies (Reality Bites).
Chapter 11: Not on the Rug!
PART IV: Oh, Behave!
Chapter 12: Teaching Your Pup Some Control and Manners.
Chapter 13: Daily Hassles.
Chapter 14: Training Through the Phases.
Chapter 15: Dealing with Socially Unacceptable Behavior.
Chapter 16: Me Thinks I Need Some Help!
PART V: Behaving in the Big League.
Chapter 17: Training Off the Leash.
Chapter 18: Going out in Public.
Chapter 19: Great Adventures for Performing Types.
PART VI: Ensuring Fitness and Health.
Chapter 20: Even Puppies Have to Watch What They Eat.
Chapter 21: Proper Puppy Exercise.
Chapter 22: Staying on Top of Good Hygiene and Health.
Chapter 23: "Eewwww!" (The Parasites Chapter).
Chapter 24: Accidents Happen.
PART VII: Dealing with Life in the Real World.
Chapter 25: Being a Good Neighbor.
Chapter 26: Adjusting Your Puppy to Stressful Changes.
Chapter 27: Traveling with Your Puppy.
PART VIII:The Part of Tens.
Chapter 28: Ten Fun Games.
Chapter 29: Ten Crowd-Pleasing Tricks.
Index.
Book Registration Information.