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The Art of Raising a Puppy |  | Author: The Monks of New Skete
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  211 reviews
Sales Rank: 1215
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 274
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0316578398
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.707
UPC: 400307318974
EAN: 9780316578394
ASIN: 0316578398
Publication Date: March 20, 1991
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The monks of New Skete have been breeding and training dogs at their New York monastery for more than 20 years. Their philosophy of raising dogs accentuates the essential human-canine bond, whereby owners must learn to understand a dog's instincts, needs, and behavior. Understanding a dog, the monks say, is the key to successfully training him. They first published this philosophy in their 1978 classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. Now the monks concentrate on the first three months of a puppy's life in The Art of Raising a Puppy. The book observes a litter of monastery puppies from birth to 12 weeks. Tender photographs and dialogue reflect these precious first few weeks of life. Even at this time, the human-canine link is vital; the monks stress the importance of gentle touch to help forge this connection. Basic puppy training techniques are explored and executed, all of which puppy owners should find easy to implement. Virtually all types of dog problems and dog training are examined in the book, always in compassionate and easily comprehensible language. The monks also look well beyond surface training techniques to analyze the roots of dogs' problems and explain how training can help. Owners are taught how to gently assert dominance over their dog, which will make for a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship. Beautiful black-and-white photographs of monastery puppies will pull at every heartstring.
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The monks of New Skete, authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, now apply their highly successful training methods to the crucial first months of a puppy's life. 50 photographs.
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 My "Bible" for Puppy Training! November 17, 2009
T. Parbs (Veradale, WA United States)
I've raised 4 German Shepherd pups and this is hands down the best book out there for puppy training. Don't think twice about buying this--get it! You won't be sorry!
There's so many books out there on puppy training, but this one is the one you want. Very easy to read and understand, and has many great pics. The Monks of New Skete used to breed and train German Shepherds. Their techniques are spot on and simply WORK!
Grab this book!!!
If you want a good dog, buy and apply this book! October 28, 2009
Montana Grandma (Helena, Montana)
In preparation for getting our last puppy 10 years ago we signed many books out of the public library and found that the Monks of New Skete books and methods are the best! We have bought everything they've written on dog training, and trained that last dog with some of their wise techniques with great results. Now we have a new puppy and are applying their techniques even more. They work! If you want a great relationship with a well behaved dog who is truly your friend, buy "The Art of Raising a Puppy" and "How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend". There are also DVDs available that supplement the books. Praise and relationship is used instead of bribing with treats.
A must have for the new puppy owner! October 27, 2009
Holly A. Jackson (Hilliard, OH USA)
I'll keep this short. If you own a puppy you MUST own this book. It's a wonderfully entertaining read. Better yet, buy it BEFORE you buy your puppy. Your puppy will thank you for it!
Great Book! October 19, 2009
M. Mbugua (Atlanta, GA USA)
This book was really informative and well written. I just got a german shepherd puppy recently and I keep reading the book over and over - truly amazing! I want to purchase the other book that they have written. Well worth the price (I bought used).
Required reading for all dog owners September 20, 2009
Erich (Western Slope of Colorado, USA)
This book should be required reading for all potential dog owners regardless of breed, owner age or if you've owned a dog before. Clearly written, easy to understand and sensibly presented. The information in this book will give you good insight on how your puppy's mind works, what your puppy needs from you and why the puppy behaves as it does. Save yourself a lot of grief and aggravation in dealing with easily resolved behavior problems. If you read this book and implement it's suggestions your dog will grow up being a better companion and you, a better person. Remember, there's no such thing as a dumb dog - only dumb owners.
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