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The classic bestseller that established the Monks of New Skete as America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond, updated to include the latest developments in canine health.
In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide–brilliantly distilled–the indispensable information and advice that every dog owner needs.
This new edition of The Art of Raising a Puppy features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory.
Publisher : Little, Brown and Company; Revised edition (June 29, 2011)
Language : English
Hardcover : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316083275
Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
Dimensions : 6.33 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides useful information on dog training and puppy development. They find it easy to read and apply the information. The content is interesting and insightful, providing a humane approach to understanding each individual dog. Customers appreciate the effective techniques and advice in the book. The writing style is described as compassionate and thoughtful.
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B. Pedit –
Even though I’ll use other methods…
There is old school choke-chain training and the new focus on rewards only. This book is somewhat inbetween but definately more toward the reward system. The old-school element here is mostly using mild, very brief tugs on the collar, along with a mild “no” to correct behavior. But there is none of the punishment of the total old-school methods. Although it offers suggestions on the use of food rewards, there is more reliance on rewards of affection. These monks mostly raise German Shepards, I suspect if the system works with them it will suffice for other breeds.The first third of the book describes the life of the puppy until you would pick him up at eight weeks. Initially I had wanted to get on with what to do when I first brought a pup home. But this section turned out to be very informative, offering a background on developmental stages that really helps understand where your puppy “is coming from”.The section on formal training is outstanding in its clarity. Other books I’ve read feel like I’ll need them at my side as I execute the methods. With this book, it all made perfect methodogical sense in a sequential, memorable order.I’ve now read 10 training books. I will be using the more modern rewards/marking techniques offered in other books. But I still give this 5 stars, the insight into canine development alone makes it a rewarding read. I don’t discount the methods, perhaps if I were getting a Rotweiler or GSD I’d pay these methods more heed.
dwebster –
Great Book for a beginner
This is a wonderful book. I came across this book after I had purchased my German Shepherd puppy a year ago. My brother is expecting his first German Shepherd puppy in April so I bought him this book as a gift to read before the puppy arrives. I wish I had known about it prior to purchasing my puppy! This book really gives you a different perspective on raising a puppy. I believe that it calms down that uncontrolled enthusiasm that most first time puppy owners have. Everyone wants the perfect dog, we all want to be the envy of all other dog owners because our dog is the most well behaved and best trained. So sometimes we go into the whole puppy ownership thing with unrealistic expectations. Eventually the enthusiasm to create a wonder dog is squashed and is replaced with frustration, anger and the desire to get rid of the puppy! This book really tells you what you can expect for each stage of your puppies life, so that you are not trying to force training beyond your puppies comprehension level. I am expecting another German Shepherd puppy at the end of Feb. and I will be reading this book again in preparation for her homecoming!Believe me, the training experiences that I have had over the last year have been very rewarding. I love the Monks of New Skete books! They make training feel like more of a natural progression in your dogs life rather than a forced response. I feel that I should also mention that the German Shepherd I purchased was sold to me at 5 weeks of age and due to the early separation from the litter, we have had to deal with a lot of issues. But with patience and attention and the help of this and other Monks of New Skete books, my girl is a healthy well balanced and very well trained companion. I know that at least three of her littermates were euthanized due to issues that the owners did not know how to deal with because of the early separation. It makes me sad to know that just the first few chapters may have helped them too.
DesConn –
Great Book
This book is a very informative look at raisinga puppy. It encompasses dog training andwhat to expect at all phases of puppyhood.It is a very comprehensive list of the all aspects of what you will need to consider toraise a well behaved and happy dog.
Derek McCaw –
A Solid Guide to Puppy Raising
We adopted a dog for the first time in our lives six months ago, and a co-worker recommended this book. It really helped us while we were waiting to get into a training class for him, and reinforced the lessons there.
Whitney Wilkie –
Great book
This was suggested by our breeder for our new GSD. Iâve read an earlier version of the same authors- monks in a monastery who raise German shepherd to supplement their income.
Dave in TX –
The most important book for new puppy owners
I’ve read this book multiple times over the years, and gift a copy to every new puppy owner I know. There’s no finer source for how to train your puppy, and more importantly understand the psychology of a dog and how to communicate with them in a way that they understand.
TJTO –
I just finished reading this book last night and have learned a lot. With many practical methods and tips, I feel much prepared to welcome our puppy in mid-April. This book will be handy for us to raise a well-behaved puppy.
Amazon Customer –
This is an amazing book with great valuable information. Though I had been a dog parent before, it’s while I read this book that I realized lot of mistakes that I did without my knowledge. This book answers almost every question that any dog owners have like How to prepare your house for pets, house training, adoption time, how to prepare yourselves, basic commands, aptitude test, common puppy problems, general care. The book is so addictive. I usually never give any products 5 star, but this book is incredible. Close your eyes and invest in this book. It’s worth more than the money it quotes when compared to the knowledge it fills you up with.
Gabi Hgall –
This book is great for beginners like me. Has pictures inside and explains things in detail. I enjoyed it a lot.
JMC –
En inglés, pero para quien se defienda con este idioma el libro representa muchos consejos útiles y mucho sentido común. Sin caer totalmente en el polÃticamente correcto “adiestramiento en positivo” los monjes de New Skete muestran un método que se ha probado eficaz por varias décadas. Su principal fuente de ingresos es la crÃa y adiestramiento, dentro de su propio monasterio, de pastores alemanes (los venden por 3.000-3.500 dólares, no precisamente baratos). También adiestran perros de dueños particulares con problemas de comportamiento. Para leer varias veces: es ameno pero hay una gran cantidad de información condensada. Totalmente recomendable.
Lee D. –
We just got a staffy puppy and I found this book had tons of information. Worth the purchase