Main description:

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.

Contents:

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

References & Further Reading