Civilizing Your Puppy

This new third edition advises dog owners on the do's and don'ts of canine training. You'll learn the right way to housebreak a puppy, and get advice on virtually every aspect of interaction between puppy and person, including: Obedience training, Feeding pointers, The right puppy for you, Correction, not cruelty, You, your pup, and the veterinarian, Equipment, Grooming, Leash Training, Manners in the Car, Not jumping on people, Teaching exterior boundaries, Breaking bad habits, Fun and games with your dog, and much more. Book jacket.

Foreword	p. vi
Off to a Good Start	p. 1
You're the Leader	p. 1
Straight Home	p. 4
Animal Introductions	p. 4
Lonesome Pup	p. 7
What's for Lunch? Feeding Pointers	p. 9
Water	p. 12
Housebreaking	p. 12
Capo di Capi	p. 15
The Right Puppy for You	p. 16
One Puppy or Two?	p. 21
Correction, Not Cruelty	p. 21
Prepare, Prepare!	p. 22
You, Your Pup, and Your Veterinarian	p. 24
An Ounce of Prevention	p. 25
Be Positive	p. 25
Proper Control at the Veterinarian's	p. 26
The Physical	p. 27
External Parasites	p. 27
Internal Parasites	p. 30
Immunizations	p. 31
Spaying or Neutering	p. 32
Tattooing	p. 32
Learn to Communicate	p. 33
First Aid Kit	p. 34
Essential Equipment	p. 35
Control	p. 35
Comfort	p. 40
Fun	p. 47
Grooming	p. 51
Out and About with Your Puppy	p. 52
Early Leash Training	p. 52
Watchdogs and Guard Dogs	p. 54
No Fighting	p. 56
Classes, Playdates, and Buddy-Building	p. 56
Exercise	p. 58
Dogs and Water	p. 59
Manners in the Car	p. 61
Dangers of Heat	p. 63
Early Lessons	p. 65
Axiom One	p. 65
Consistency	p. 66
Not Chewing on People	p. 68
Not Jumping Up on People	p. 69
Down Immediately on Command	p. 70
Not Charging the Door	p. 72
Coming When Called	p. 73
Teaching Exterior Boundaries	p. 74
Separation Anxiety	p. 76
Give!	p. 78
The Balkan Question	p. 78
Breaking Bad Habits	p. 81
Trashpickers	p. 82
The Hopeless Digger	p. 83
Tin Pan Alley	p. 85
Meeting Strangers	p. 86
Walk on Water	p. 88
The Old Mousetrap Trick	p. 90
The Shakedown	p. 92
Cleaning Up	p. 94
Brushing	p. 94
Hold the Soap and Water	p. 97
Skunked!	p. 98
Toenails	p. 100
Ears	p. 101
Anal Glands	p. 102
Teeth	p. 103
This and That	p. 104
Increasing the Vocabulary	p. 104
The Canine Protector	p. 107
Fun and Games	p. 109
Rewarding Work	p. 110
Listen to Your Dog	p. 113
Ask for Help	p. 115
Level of Perfection	p. 116
Bibliography	p. 117
Index	p. 119
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