How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With by Rutherford, Clarice -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Choosing Your Puppy

selecting based on breed characteristics choosing the right puppy

2 Behavior: Environmental Factors

environment shapes behavior the breeder’s role is foremost

3 The First Three Months

the developmental periods the neonatal period the transitional period the socialization period

4 The Breeder’s Responsibility

exposure to mild stress environmental enrichment

5 Puppy Goes to a New Home

preparations age of the puppy the first day first night alone first visit to a veterinarian house-training using crates and kennels the importance of play puppies and older dogs

6 Socialization Continues

prepare your eight- to sixteen-week-old puppy for the future stimulate those neurons teach eye contact socialize your puppy introduce the puppy to pretraining activities important basics when teaching puppies

7 Domesticating Your Puppy

shaping behavior the bonding process discipline evaluating the different disciplines puppies will be puppies

8 Development from Three to Six Months

dominance and submission the avoidance period teething the leadership concept the pack structure the family pack conclusion

9 The Importance of Personality

individual characteristics the trainer’s personality

10 Dog Signals Using Body Language

calming signals using calming signals warning signals conclusion

11 Behavioral Problems

why is my puppy acting this way? guarding the food dish jumping out of reach separation distress digging chewing barking jumping up mouthiness and biting the aggressive puppy find creative solutions

12 The Rewards of Puppy Training

communicating with your puppy teaching your puppy to learn teaching basic tasks clicker training then versus now

13 The Second Six Months

more exercise, less freedom use the basic commands to control behavior behavioral traits communication sexual maturity the Canine Good Citizen Test don’t worry—have fun!

Afterword Appendix—Puppy Temperament Testing Bibliography About the Authors Index