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With almost 200 pages, corresponding photos, and step-by-step instructions, Puppy Start Right is the ideal book for fostering and enhancing a “parenting relationship” among people and their dogs! This book is a great resource for all dog parents, dog trainers, puppy socialization class instructors, shelters, and adoption agencies. Whether you are raising a new puppy, have recently adopted an adolescent dog, or are living with an adult dog, Puppy Start Right is the book for you. This book sets the foundation for a lifelong partnership between you and your dog based on a mutual understanding and trust. Puppy Start Right is more than a puppy book about socialization; it’s a positive approach to problem solving, prevention, and training, all without the use of force. Problem-solving topics address common behaviors of adolescent dogs, including mouthing/biting, jumping, chewing, digging, counter surfing, and stealing objects. Prevention topics include confinement/independence training, food bowl exercises, handling and restraint, and more. The book also includes: • The Developmental Life Stages of Dogs • Domestication, Social Behavior, How Dogs Perceive the World, and Canine Communication • How Dogs Learn • Positive Socialization and What to do if Your Dog is Frightened? • Applying the Problem-Solving Model to Prevent Common Behavior Problems • House Training in 5 Easy Steps • Foundation Training Exercises Kenneth M. Martin, DVM, is the owner of Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC, a veterinary clinic with practice limited to the prevention and treatment of animal behavior disorders. He graduated from Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He practiced companion animal and exotic animal medicine and surgery, as well as emergency medicine prior to completing a behavior medicine residency at Purdue University’s Animal Behavior Clinic. He is working toward diplomate status by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Dr. Martin is a contributing author to the textbooks Manual of Parrot Behavior and Animal Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. He frequently lectures at veterinary continuing education conferences and seminars. He guest lectures to veterinary medicine students at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include conflict-related (owner-directed) aggression, compulsive disorders, behavioral development, and psychopharmacology. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association, and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Dr. Martin currently shares his home with two beloved Belgian Malinois, Iliana and Polo. Debbie Martin, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, is the animal behavior technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC. Debbie has a B.S. from The Ohio State University in human ecology, and an associate of applied science degree in veterinary technology from Columbus State Community College. She has been a full time registered veterinary technician since 1996. She began instructing puppy socialization classes in 1997. Debbie is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (Behavior) and a professional member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. Debbie is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and Karen Pryor Academy faculty member. She lectures at local and national veterinary conferences and universities to veterinary and veterinary technician students. Debbie is a published author in veterinary technician journals and is a contributing author in the textbook Animal Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Debbie currently shares her home with Iris, a beagle-terrier mix with one eye, and Jazmin, a Belgian Malinois.
Publisher : Sunshine Books, Inc.; 2nd ed. edition (December 15, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1890948446
ISBN-13 : 978-1890948443
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.44 x 11 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book informative and helpful for understanding how dogs learn. They find the instructions clear and concise, making it easy to understand and put into practice. The book is described as dog-friendly, suitable for both puppies and dogs of all ages. It is well-organized and structured, with helpful how-to sections and black and white photos.
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Adela –
Very informative and easy to follow.
This book was very well written. It covers everything any dog owner should know. It not only explains the different phases your dog will go through, but it covers training in a way that is easy to follow.
Bob –
High quality book for all levels of dog owners/trainers
If youâre on the fence about getting this book, let me tell you that itâs an amazing addition to any dog and/or puppy owner of every level! I myself was unsure about buying it since I already read and collect a lot of knowledgable science-based, & well-written books and I didnât want to spend this much on a book that may have just repeated information I already knew… I am SO glad I listened to the recommendations of my fellow dog people and bought it! The quality, knowledge, and organization quickly made it a favorite of mine at the same level of Control Unleashed:Puppy Program and Denise Fenziâs books. Also the size of the book surprised me in a good way. 🙂 Itâs a little bigger than the average book with great black & white photos, how-to sections, informative chapters, key points to the side of each page, and listed references at the end of many of the informative chapters.
Jenny –
bible for training my puppy
This is the only training book I got. It has everything you need!
V. Schrader –
A lot of information to retain but good book to have
Itâs a lot of info to retain but a good book for reference
My dog loves it. My only disappointment is the bucket is smaller than I expected. –
Love it.
I love this book. My first is starting to come apart so I got a second to have on hand when needed I teach puppy classes.
Kelly A. S. Wells –
READ THIS BEFORE GETTING A PUP!
This book was recommended by a trainer at a positive-only dog training organization, and it is fantastic. Even if your dog is older, you will find valuable information in this book. Excellent and clear – the instructions with photos help too, and bullet-point summaries on each topic.
Katherine –
Puppy and adult friendly…..
The book focuses on clicker training, which is a good way to train a dog.
kuiken123 –
Well organized and clearly written
This book was organized into sections that helped me understand the basics of how dogs learn, how to start training correctly, had information on lots of common behavior problems (how to avoid them and how to deal with them), and outlined the basic commands most people want to teach their dogs. This book was very clear and concise and my new puppy is picking up all the behaviors really quickly. I have read quite a few puppy training books because I am a dog trainer and this one is my favorite; for people who know a bit about dog training and also for those who are new to it. It makes having a new puppy much less overwhelming.
Amazon Customer –
This book covers all aspects of how to bring up a puppy and turn it into a well balanced adult dog. The science is covered as well as a variety of training angles and how puppies learn.Great read, is a must for anyone bringing a puppy into their life.
doro86 –
Ich habe in den letzten 3 Monaten 16 Buecher um Hundeerziehung gelesen, und dies ist eines der Besten, wenn nicht das Beste. Schöner Vergleich von unterschiedlichen belohnungsbasierten Träningsmethoden.
Urs Luscher –
Every dog has the right to have the best start possible to his life. What happens during the developmental stages of a puppy has a life-long impact on temperament and wellbeing of the dog. This resource is based on solid scientific evidence and practical experience, and provides a wealth of information for the novice puppy owner as well as experienced dog parents and breeders. I highly recommend it.
Wanda K. –
Whether you are a newbie doggie owner, or a long time owner of numerous dogs I think we all will take away from Puppy Start Right very insightful information. You want a great dog,be a great owner…this book will educate you. It zeros on a specific behavioral issues you may want to address. It takes you from the earliest puppy stages to more advanced training. I highly recommend this book.
Mireille Reiners –
The book is easy to read and understandable.Most of the expected topics for training puppies (using clicker) are covered.