Puppy Primer -Second Edition Patricia McConnell - 117 pgs

Dr. McConnell received her doctorate in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison researching dog behaviour and communications between trainers and working domestic dogs. She has a world renouned behavioural and training practice helping treat serious behavioural problems in companion animals.

This book is written in conjunction with Brenda Scidmore and is a most for all new puppy owners. It explains in concise easy to read sections the primary considerations of the new puppy owner.

In this updated Second Editin, Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door! While it’s almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners. It’s the perfect guide for positive-based training classes or for new dog owners flying solo! Expanded sections/special topics include:

• Puppy socialisation and basic obedience
• Positive Reinforcement
• House Training
• Crate Training
• Handling/Collar Touch
• How to Stop Unwanted Behavior
• Helping Puppies Conquer Their Fears
• How Play Teaches Obedience and Emotional Control
• How Not to Play!
• Lots of New Tricks and Games
• Adolescence
  
  Exercises include:
• Sit
• Down
• Stand
• Come
• No jumping up
• Walking side by side
• Games like Fetch, Find the Toy, etc.
• Take It/Drop It
• Puppy Pause (Precursor to Stay)
  
  Help your new bundle of joy get off on the right paw with a book that you can afford and have time to read. With all the basics from potty training to socialisation, this little book can prevent many serious behavioral problems and make your first year together even more fun than you ever imagined. Whenever any of our trainers or behaviorists gets a new puppy, this book comes right back off the shelf for use as a daily reference. It"s that full of essential information.