How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Get the knowledge for success with How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond. From the best-selling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer, it’s the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. In this book, Cesar Milan tells you how to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid future behavior issues, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues in young dogs. Based on his own detailed experiences, it’s like having Cesar right there beside you as your personal expert, coaching you and your dog.
Written in Cesar’s friendly, accessible style, this book is packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, addressing all the common questions and guiding you towards a loving and satisfying relationship with your best friend. Topics include what to expect at each stage in your puppy’s development; quick and easy housebreaking; the essentials of proper nutrition, and the importance of vaccinating without over-vaccinating. There’s also insight on creating perfect obedience through rules, boundaries and leadership; how to avoid common mistakes; correcting issues before they become a problem, and unique exercises to bring out the best in every breed.
About the AuthorFounder of the Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles, Cesar Millan is the star of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan on National Geographic. In addition to his seminars and work with unstable dogs, he and his wife have founded the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation, dedicated to providing financial support and rehabilitation expertise to shelters.
Melissa Jo Peltier, an executive producer and writer of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, has been honored for her film and television writing and directing with an Emmy, a Peabody, and more than fifty other awards.
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Item Number118588
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Dimensions8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
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Weight8.32 ounces
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ISBN-100307461300
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ISBN-139780307461308
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Pages320
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FormatPaperback
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SubjectBehavior, Training
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AuthorCesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
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Publication DateSep 14, 2010
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PublisherPenguin Random House
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
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Chapter 1: Meet the Puppies Junior, Blizzard, Angel, Mr. President 7
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Perfect Match Choosing the Perfect Puppy 31
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Chapter 3: Mother Knows Best Learning from the Pros 67
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Chapter 4: Puppy Comes Home Easing the Transition from Litter to Family 91
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Chapter 5: Your Healthy Puppy Health Care Basics 139
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Chapter 6: Connecting, Communicating, and Conditioning: How Your Dog Learns 161
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Chapter 7: The Social Puppy Getting Along with Both Dogs and Humans 209
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Chapter 8: Problem-Free Puppies 229
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Chapter 9: Smells Like Teen Spirit Adolescent Challenges 253
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Chapter 10: Epilogue The Puppies Grow Up 273
Appendix Resource Guide 283
Notes 287
Illustration Credits 291
Index 293
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Excellent book!
By Lindslou on Aug 7, 2018
This had so many sensible, solid approaches to navigating life with a new puppy. Now I'm feeling confident that when I pick up my pup next week, we'll be in good shape to create an awesome, lifelong relationship guided by exercise, boundaries, and affection. Love Cesar!
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Perfect Puppy
By Delish on Jul 12, 2018
Not enough detail on each subject. I.e, potty training. A lot of examples of his ability to train his dogs but not enough info of what to do if/when/where. Too advanced for this novice need simple step by step.
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Great Product
By Luke on Aug 3, 2018
This was a gift for a first-time dog-owner from an experienced dog owner. It is a perfect addition to anyone starting or who has an existing canine family.
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Disappointing
By Bob33 on Nov 5, 2018
Very disappointing. No fundamental info like potty training.
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Outdated theories about dogs
By Kasia on Jun 20, 2018
There is so much misinformation about dogs and their behavior in that book. I couldn't finish it.
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Training for puppies
By Stitch on Apr 22, 2018
Not what I thought it would be. I thought it would be more about training and how to do it but it seemed to be a book more about basic dog instincts
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Not for me
By KyleEWyote on Apr 22, 2018
To much restrictions and rules. Normal people can't be that way should've bought the complete idiots guide.
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Back to the doghouse
By FRED on Apr 11, 2018
Book was good however the organization of the book seemed a little bit unorganized..
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Good advice
By Laura on Feb 24, 2018
This is a well written book. I am going to listen to some of the advice and some I won't. I hope that I won't regret that decision.
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Not really what I expected
By Karen on Aug 6, 2017
It was hard to read the guides because it overlaps w/ his anecdotes of his puppies.
