How to Raise a Puppy: A Dog-centric Approach

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How to Raise a Puppy moves away from the traditional approach to raising puppies, focused on obedience and control, and instead takes an holistic, dog-centred approach. Drawing on research into how dogs naturally rear their young, and how dogs have evolved to behave and spend their time, it supports a new way of sharing our lives with our dogs. It also offers advice on dealing with some of the common challenges people experience with puppies, and tips for managing adolescence. A much-needed resource for dog trainers, veterinarians and behaviourists to recommend to clients, this conveys a powerful message to help overcome all too common issues so many people have with their puppies. Packed with practical advice, it offers an overdue "puppy perspective", with respect for a dog as a sentient being at its core. Cover Half Title Praise for the Book Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 Preparing for puppy Chapter 2 Bringing puppy home Chapter 3 Meeting your puppy’s needs Chapter 4 Learning life skills Chapter 5 Common concerns for puppy owners Chapter 6 Managing relationships Chapter 7 Activities to try with your puppy Chapter 8 Beyond puppyhood – what to expect next Chapter 9 Turid’s case studies Chapter 10 Closing remarks An update from Scout – now eight months old References and further reading Index