How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.\ \ For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to...
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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs. Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together. Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including:• what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development• quick and easy housebreaking• the essentials of proper nutrition• the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating• creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership• how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs• how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem• unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed Malcolm Gladwell - The New Yorker [Cesar] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.
Acknowledgments ixIntroduction 1Chapter 1 Meet the PuppiesJunior, Blizzard, Angel, Mr. President 7Chapter 2 Perfect MatchChoosing the Perfect Puppy 31Chapter 3 Mother Knows BestLearning from the Pros 67Chapter 4 Puppy Comes HomeEasing the Transition from Litter to Family 91Chapter 5 Your Healthy PuppyHealth Care Basics 139Chapter 6 Connecting, Communicating, and Conditioning: How Your Dog Learns 161Chapter 7 The Social PuppyGetting Along with Both Dogs and Humans 209Chapter 8 Problem-Free Puppies 229Chapter 9 Smells Like Teen SpiritAdolescent Challenges 253Chapter 10 EpilogueThe Puppies Grow Up 273Appendix Resource Guide 283Notes 287Illustration Credits 291Index 293
\ From Barnes & NobleHaving a perfect dog means more than reinforcing an owner's vanity: A happy, healthy, well-behaved pet leads a longer, more stress-free life from puppyhood through maturity and even old age. Cesar Millan's How To Raise the Perfect Dog aims at nothing less than this. This tutorial on nurturing a canine companion emphasizes establishing housebreaking and obedience behavior patterns early, but it doesn't neglect equally important elements, such as providing proper nutrition, vaccinations, exercise, and leadership.\ \ \ \ \ NewsweekMillan's wizardlike facility with dogs-the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them-is mind-blowing.\ \ \ The New Yorker[Cesar] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.\ —Malcolm Gladwell\ \ \ \ \ From the Publisher“Millan’s wizardlike facility with dogs–the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them–is mind-blowing.” \ —Newsweek\ “[Millan] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.”\ —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker\ From the Hardcover edition.\ \ \
