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Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog (Hardcover)

by Ian Dunbar (Author) "If you have your heart set on raising and training a puppy, make sure you train yourself beforehand ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: New World Library; 1 edition (April 16 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1577314557
ISBN-13: 978-1577314554
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 481 g

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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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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In Before and After Getting Your Puppy, one of the worlds leading authorities on dog training and behaviour, Dr. Ian Dunbar combines his two popular puppy-training manuals into one indexed value-priced hardcover edition. In clear steps, with helpful photographs and easy-to-follow training deadlines, he presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding addition to the Dunbar collection., May 11 2004

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I have been a long time fan of Dr. Dunbar's work and was pleasantly surprised to see this new title to add to my collection. Very compreshensive and enjoyable. It takes the reader step by step through the first year with their puppy or adopted adult dog. Pure genius and full of useful information. I think it is his best work yet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Helpful Tool for Upcoming Puppy Owners, Feb 19 2006

By	Julie (Newmarket, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

In anticipation of my puppy's arrival next year, I thought I would read this book after a friend's recommendation. I did and I learned so much. My current dog came to me as an adult (luckily, a very well-socialized girl & with great bite inhibition). For the inexperienced or somewhat knowledgable puppy owner, this book outlines the key factors each and every puppy should experience from learning to be alone and learning not to bite hard.
Dr. Dunbar's book is a step-by-step plan which allows you to really focus on what's important (like having a puppy that relieves itself OUTside!) and one that knows what things are OK to chew. I like the list of things to be done in specific timeframes (first 4 weeks home, first 8 weeks home). It also shows that the breeder needs to take responsibility to very early socialization so that their puppies grow up to be well adjusted and good representatives of the breed and their kennel.
This book is easy to read and accessible to most readers. This book is definitely worth the investment in time and money for a dog that will be with you for at least 10 years.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars should've got it for my first dog and before my second puppy!, May 12 2008

By	Onigiri (Montreal) - See all my reviews

This book is really good, it guides the new dog owner from A to Z. I'm convinced if I had this book for my first dog I could have avoided all her current behavioral problems and make the integration of the second puppy so much easier. If you are planning to get a puppy, I recommend reading this book before you do to prepare yourself to avoid future headaches.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 4 months ago by ElkeW

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by Birgitt M. Gardiner

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 9 months ago by Cazerm

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for any new puppy owners!
We haven't had a dog in a long time so when we decided to get a puppy I wanted to get a refresher on crate training, chew toy training and house training. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Smitty