Puppies for dummies®, (paperback) (3^rd Ed.)

Everything you need to raise a healthy, happy puppy

Bringing a puppy home? This fun, friendly guide prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From puppy care basics * feeding, crating, and housetraining * to the latest on training tools and advice, you"ll get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, well-mannered dog.

• Puppies 101 * get the scoop on choosing a puppy, including knowing what to expect from different breeds and finding the perfect personality to match your lifestyle

• Train your prize pupil * find basic lessons, hints on housetraining, and ways to involve the whole family in training your new puppy with a positive spin

• Paws for developing good manners * understand the array of behaviors your puppy uses to communicate with you to combat issues such as separation anxiety, chewing, jumping, nipping, and even aggression

• Here"s to your pup"s health * discover everything you need to know about good nutrition and exercise, as well as how to identify and avoid harmful and hidden toxins

• Handling illness and emergencies * find out what to do if your puppy gets sick or hurt

Open the book and find:

• Your puppy"s needs and developmental phases

• How to communicate with your pup and shape good behavior

• Ways to puppy-proof your home before his arrival

• The freshest training techniques and gadgets

• Tricks and troubleshooting for housetraining

• Important lessons for puppies of every age

• The dish on diet options for your pooch

• Recognizing and redirecting frustrating behavior

Learn to:

• Choose the best puppy for your lifestyle

• Socialize your puppy

• Translate your puppy"s actions andredirect problem behaviors

• Use positive reinforcement tocommunicate with and train your puppy

Part I: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 7

Chapter 1: Puppy Love: Making All the Important Decisions 9

Chapter 2: Considering a Puppy to Fit Your Lifestyle 17

Chapter 3: Browsing the Breeds: Choosing the Right Dog for You 31

Chapter 4: Searching High and Low for Your Puppy 43

Part II: Caring for Your Puppy's Everyday Needs 61

Chapter 5: Outfitting Your Home 63

Chapter 6: Preparing for the First Days and Weeks 75

Chapter 7: Communicating with Your Puppy 95

Chapter 8: Socializing Puppy 105

Chapter 9: Living in the Real World: Kids, Travel, and Other Adventures 117

Part III: Training with a Positive Spin 137

Chapter 10: Involving Everyone in Team Puppy 139

Chapter 11: Using Cool Tools and Groovy Gadgets 147

Chapter 12: Teaching Lessons for Puppies of Every Age 163

Chapter 13: Civilizing Your Puppy Indoors and Out 187

Chapter 14: Living Life Off-Leash 207

Part IV: Conditioning Good Manners in Your Puppy 219

Chapter 15: Housetraining for Success 221

Chapter 16: Redirecting Everyday Hassles 231

Chapter 17: Addressing Extreme Reactions 251

Chapter 18: Recognizing and Redirecting Aggressive Behavior 259

Part V: Creating a Wellness Plan 273

Chapter 19: Feeding Your Puppy Well 275

Chapter 20: Staying Healthy and Handling Emergencies 289

Chapter 21: Identifying Common Ailments 311

Part VI: The Part of Tens 327

Chapter 22: Ten (Plus One) Crowd-Pleasing Tricks 329

Chapter 23: Ten Fun Games 337

Index 343