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How To Raise A Puppy You Can Live With Paperback – January 1, 2005

by Clarice Rutherford (Author), David H. Neil (Author)
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How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With explains how puppies develop in mind and body from birth through one year of age. You ll learn what the breeder should do before you get your puppy, how to select the right puppy, puppy temperament testing, and what to do when you get your new puppy home. Rutherford takes you step-by-step through raising a well-adjusted, well-mannered puppy, including positive dog training lessons on basic obedience, behavior modification for puppies, and how to correct and prevent common problem behaviors. She explains the calming signals dogs use, canine body language, and how to use your understanding of those when training your puppy.
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"This book may be as important for puppies as preschool is for children" --(Dog Fancy)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alpine Pubns Inc
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2005
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 153 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1577790766
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577790761
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
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Customers find the book very informative for every phase of puppy ownership, with clear and easy-to-reference content. They appreciate its detailed approach, with one customer noting it provides specific details with photos, and another mentioning how it outlines different stages of development. Customers praise the book's functionality, with one review highlighting its comprehensive chapters on playing with your dog.

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105 customers mention "Advice"101 positive4 negative

Customers find the book very informative and helpful, providing great advice for all stages of puppy ownership, with one customer noting it goes beyond basic training techniques.

"...what the breeder should do before you get your puppy, how to select the right puppy, puppy temperament testing, and what to do when you get your new..." Read more

"...will not only make the experience of puppy acquisition and raising more satisfying, it will also teach you how to better understand the true nature..." Read more

"...This book is a great reminder for the experienced dog owner to touch up on a few things before getting another puppy or an invaluable asset for the..." Read more

"...in detail the stages of a dogs development and ways to enhance their early learning experiences to broaden their horizons and essentially help them..." Read more

35 customers mention "Ease of reading"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and reference, describing it as concise and well-structured, with one customer noting it breaks down information week by week.

"...Since that is what our breeder started with it has been super easy to just continue it...." Read more

"...This is the book I recommend to all new puppy owners. Simple, concise, and well written...." Read more

"...This book has been amazing. It's easy to read and pull information from. I like that it's written from the start of puppy's life and so on...." Read more

"...This book is easy to read and has some great ideas!..." Read more

22 customers mention "Personality"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's focus on puppy behavior, with one customer noting it provides training ideas for different temperaments, while others highlight its coverage of physical and mental development stages.

"...takes you step-by-step through raising a well-adjusted, well-mannered puppy, including positive dog training lessons on basic obedience, behavior..." Read more

"...It will help you train and interact with the dog in a way that is most beneficial for the both of you." Read more

"...I've found the information very helpful as it describes in detail the stages of a dogs development and ways to enhance their early learning..." Read more

"...for what to expect, how to control the environment, and how to react in situations that might have otherwise seemed beyond our control...." Read more

8 customers mention "Detail"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's detailed approach, with one mentioning it provides specific details with photos, while another notes it covers various stages of puppy development.

"...I think it did a great job of giving specific details with photos, which was nice...." Read more

"...is the best basic one around - it's short, concise, clear, and outlines everything you need to know to get through the first year. LOVE it!" Read more

"...And I do highly recommend it. I found it to be interesting and descriptive, but also an easy read, with language for the lay audience...." Read more

"...LOTS of pics!" Read more

4 customers mention "Book content"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content, with one mentioning it includes chapters on playing with your dog, while another notes it provides a game plan for when the puppy comes home and is helpful for those still searching for a puppy.

"...first will give you a starting basic knowledge and a game plan when the puppy comes home." Read more

"...It has all sorts of useful information in it, including chapters on playing with your dog and teaching them tricks...." Read more

"Excellent and relevant. Great for those still on the pup search our those who just brought one home...." Read more

"good for puppy owners..." Read more

4 customers mention "Functionality"4 positive0 negative

Customers find that the book works well.

"...The training tips are not too strict or uptight, but they work well. It's a lot of great info while making it still feel fun & enjoyable...." Read more

"...This book works through them all and also allows the trainer to see the different stages each puppy will go through during it's training growth...." Read more

"...They say it is very good. It arrived in a timely fashion, exactly as described." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great methods that really wok and no harsh "alpha" treatment!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With 4th Edition
    by Clarice Rutherford (Author), David H. Neil (Author)

    This book was recommended as a must have by my breeder when we got our English Bulldog. She is extremely stubborn even at only ten weeks of age and definitely wants to try and be the alpha whenever she can!! I am not a fan of harsh training methods or exerting dominance over dogs to prove that you are the alpha. They seem a little archaic and macho to me honestly. This book is none of that thankfully. It does an awesome job of breaking down the different stages of puppy development and what to expect with each one. Then it tells you exactly how to train your puppy for the stage he or she is in. AND WITH NO NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT OR "BE THE ALPHA" BULL!!!! It is all redirecting attention and positive reinforcement. Since that is what our breeder started with it has been super easy to just continue it. Our puppy is only ten weeks old and is 80% litter box trained, fully crate trained and knows sit, down, stay and come. We are currently working on "no bite" and "drop it". I really didn't expect to have results at this young of an age. The methods in this book really work if every family member sticks with them 100% of the time.

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    How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With explains how puppies develop in mind and body from birth through one year of age. You ll learn what the breeder should do before you get your puppy, how to select the right puppy, puppy temperament testing, and what to do when you get your new puppy home. Rutherford takes you step-by-step through raising a well-adjusted, well-mannered puppy, including positive dog training lessons on basic obedience, behavior modification for puppies, and how to correct and prevent common problem behaviors. She explains the calming signals dogs use, canine body language, and how to use your understanding of those when training your puppy.
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  • Steve Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book available to those thinking of bringing a puppy into their life.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Not just for first timers. This book has lessons that will not only make the experience of puppy acquisition and raising more satisfying, it will also teach you how to better understand the true nature of the animal. It will help you train and interact with the dog in a way that is most beneficial for the both of you.
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  • N. Bianco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best All Around Book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Before picking up my last puppy, I ordered over a dozen books and flipped through many, reading most, but this book is by far my favorite. I have two shelves of dog training, dog obedience and retriever training books and this is the best if you have to have just one.

    This is the book I recommend to all new puppy owners.

    Simple, concise, and well written.

    This book is a great reminder for the experienced dog owner to touch up on a few things before getting another puppy or an invaluable asset for the new dog owner. Everything is in lay terms and well thought out in both format and syntax.

    Only gripe is that the pictures are old, but you honestly do not need bright color pictures. At least my version has older black and white photos, newer versions maybe updated. My copy is the third edition, a 1999 print. Any version will work, content seems to be very similar between versions.

    Topics include:

    Chapter
    1: Choosing your puppy
    2:Behavior: The Environmental Factor
    3: Developmental Period (1st 3 months)
    4: Breeder's Responsibility
    5: Puppy goes to a new home
    6: Socialization (9-16 wks)
    7: Domesticating your puppy
    8: 3-6 Months
    9: Importance of Personality
    10: Behavioral Problems
    11: Rewards of Puppy Training
    12: Months 6-12
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Marcykelly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Marcykelly
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    As a first time puppy owner, I picked this book to help me figure out how to start on the correct foot from the beginning. I've found the information very helpful as it describes in detail the stages of a dogs development and ways to enhance their early learning experiences to broaden their horizons and essentially help them be a better dog because of exposure to those experiences. I have also found it a little frightening because a lot of what is suggested is for the period during which the breeder has the puppy and I don't have any control over what happens while he is there, so I have to just hope that the breeder is doing all the "things" that the pup needs to be a well balanced dog. I guess it is good if you are a breeder and want to know what to do with a 3 week old pup. Overall, a good read. Helpful suggestions for socializing the young pup.
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  • Virginia I. Labella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2008
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book is very informative for every phase of bringing a puppy into your life - from preparation before the puppy comes, to what to expect through his complete development. I got the book as soon as my husband and I started looking for a puppy, and pulled it out for a review of what to expect on the first day once we found out we were getting one for sure. The information in the book has helped make us feel completely prepared for what to expect, how to control the environment, and how to react in situations that might have otherwise seemed beyond our control. We feel confident we are getting our pup off to a great start, and that he will grow into a wonderful adult dog. I also bought "Puppy Primer" and "Good Owners, Great Dogs" at the same time. All three are excellent books, but I keep finding myself turning to "How to Raise a Puppy..." most often. I think it's because it's not too short, not too long, but just right.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Nikolaos V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
    Reviewed in Germany on March 10, 2014
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Gives quite practical information. Quite happy with it. I got it before i went for a dog and compared other books too. This one is one of the good ones.
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  • Kent Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book was given to us years ago by a breeder, so when we decided to get a puppy we thought we should find it and re-read it. So many years ago we couldn't find it; we were very happy to find it on Amazon and yes it's still as great a book as it was 20 years ago. You will not be disapointed.
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  • Jane Bowen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Book for new puppy owners!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2014
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great book full of thorough & practical information about raising your new puppy. From choosing your breeder & new puppy, house breaking, mouthing, barking, jumping up, socializing, obedience exercises, explaining how to reinforce yourself as the dominant one in the relationship. It is written in a concise easy to reference format. A must have book to shape your puppy into a beloved family member & canine good citizen.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars puppy training
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2019
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    great book for all new dog owners
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  • Lorina Eyre
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2015
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    Very average
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