Combining two popular titles in one value-priced edition, Before and After Getting Your Puppy is a simple, practical guide for anyone bringing a new puppy into the home. In clear steps, with helpful photos and easy-to-follow training deadlines, Dr. Ian Dunbar, who pioneered puppy classes and a loving style of dog training in the 1970s, presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog. The guide is based on six developmental deadlines: completing owner education and preparation, assessing a puppy's prior socialization and education, teaching errorless house-training and chewtoy-training, completing a socialization program of meeting strange dogs and people, learning bite inhibition, and continuing a program of ongoing training. In the first half of the book, Dr. Dunbar focuses on what the owner needs to know to select a great puppy. In the second half, he presents the crucial lessons the puppy must be taught during its impressionable early development - using a kind, positive approach that, over time, has been proven the most effective.
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The star of the British television show Dogs with Dunbar has been teaching pet owners to train their dogs humanely and thoroughly for over 30 years. In this compassionate and honest volume, the veterinarian shares his definitive opinions about the way dogs should be trained. This is a great tool that anyone who wants to get a dog should peruse before they bring their pup home because, as the author points out, owning a dog is a big responsibility, and "millions of dogs are euthanized each year simply because their owners did not know how to housetrain or chewtoy-train them." Dunbar includes information that prospective dog owners should know before they select a puppy, and he also explains how to meet his proscribed series of important Developmental Deadlines (two of which come up even before the dog reaches its new home!). In addition to a step-by-step guide to every stage of puppyhood, the book includes practical services, such as a pre-puppy shopping list and lists of the best dog training books and videos.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Lee-Ann
Format:Hardcover
Being highly involved in the dog sport world I have friends come to me for advice on their new puppy or dog. The first thing I do is recommend this book for everyone! Dunbar uses sound techniques based on the science of dog training. Even if you already have your dog, get this book.
If you are thinking of purchasing one of Caesar's books, keep in mind that he does not consider himself a dog trainer. If training your dog to live with you is what you had in mind, pick this book and not others :)
If you are thinking of purchasing one of Caesar's books, keep in mind that he does not consider himself a dog trainer. If training your dog to live with you is what you had in mind, pick this book and not others :)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By AlphaBette
Format:Hardcover
I read this book while on a wait list for my puppy and referred to it often after she came home with me. I'm new to the doggy world and didn't have a clue what to do but Dr. Ian Dunbar's book explained everything in this easy to read book. He covers everything you need to know to raise a puppy. I would have never known about bite inhibition or giving my pup stuffed kongs to amuse her when I have to leave her alone if not for Dr. Dunbar. Nearly a year later, I have a socialized, well adjusted and wonderfully obedient young dog. Read this book and practice what Dr. Dunbar teaches and success will follow. Thank you Dr. Dunbar!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Book lover
Format:Hardcover
As a brand new dog owner, I was panicked at the idea of house training and puppy training as I waited for my 8 week old fox terrier. I read several books but only Dr. Dunbar's book really hit home. It's an easy read and to the point. My fox is now 10 months old, he is great, asks for the door to go out, sleeps all night (since the second day home). Thanks Dr.Dunbar for a great book. Highly recommended (in fact I just lent my copy to my neighbour who has a new dog.
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So so
When we bought our Golden Retriever I decided to do things right and bought a lot of books (about half a dozen) on dogs/puppies/training/dog psychology etc. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mencio vidal
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My dog 6 yrs later
The puppy I trained using this book is now a 6 yr old and the BEST DOG in the WORLD! She is so obedient, gentle with children (even 2 year olds!)and has no "issues" at all. Read more
Published 15 months ago by AlphaBette
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How little I really knew
I am so thankful that I purchased the book before I purchased the puppy.This book opened my eyes,although,this is not my first puppy,(I am the proud mom of a 13 year old Shih... Read more
Published on April 3 2011 by omar
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So helpful that I bought my own copy!
A friend loaned me her copy and Kongs when she heard I was getting a puppy. This became my well thumbed "bible" on bringing pup home. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2011 by Shirley
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An informative puppy training book
I would recommend this book for anyone who's planning to get a puppy. There are some very interesting points on what to do during the first couple of days/weeks since you get your... Read more
Published on Dec 6 2010 by Cozy Evenings with a Book
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disapointing
Basically, go buy a KONG for your dog, fill it with peanut butter and train to chew, chew chew so in theory your puppy won't chew other stuff. End of story. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2010 by C
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Worth the buy!
I just LOVED the Book "Before and After Getting your Puppy". We were looking for a book to help us with the beginning stages and I found this book to be very informative on what to... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2010 by literal2at
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getting off to a good start
I have almost read 1/2 the book in 1 sitting and I find it very informative. The suggestions are fully and easily explained from before even getting your puppy. Read more
Published on July 24 2009 by ElkeW
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good puppy advice on what to expect
I read this book within 3 days, it was an easy going enjoyable story, as well as an overview of what to expect from your puppy, and at what timeline. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2009 by Birgitt M. Gardiner
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Great book
Very good, easy to understand training book. Covers the basics for your puppy and all with a very positive dog-friendly approach.
Published on Feb 12 2009 by Cazerm
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