{"product_id":"puppies-for-dummies-isbn-9781394321001","title":"Puppies For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide to puppy ownership that's just as fun to read as your puppy is to play with\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePuppies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e equips you with the latest advice on starting out right with a new puppy. Dog expert and influencer Sarah Hodgson offers dog parents trusted input on caring for a new companion, including updated information on creating good habits and routines, keeping your puppy healthy, and curbing common frustrations, anxieties, and aggressions, especially in the post-pandemic world. This timely and uplifting guide covers everything from choosing a puppy that fits your lifestyle to preparing your home, selecting the right products, and mastering age-appropriate training to set your pup up for a lifetime of success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowing what to expect when bringing a puppy into your home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding how to communicate and read your puppy's body language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablishing routines for housebreaking, socialization, and sleep training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddressing challenges like jumping, nipping, barking, anxiety, and aggression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Dummies guide is your go-to resource on how to best integrate a puppy into your life—and how to make sure that pup stays happy and healthy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Choosing a Dog to Love for a Lifetime 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Celebrating the Wonderful World of Puppies 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Envisioning What You Want in a Dog 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Deciding Where to Get Your Puppy 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Starting Off on the Right Paw 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Understanding the Nature of Puppyhood 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Preparing for the Big Day 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Bringing Puppy Home 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Enlisting External Help 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Establishing Good Habits and Routines 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Setting Your Socialization Goals 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Adapting to Life Changes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Training with a Positive Spin 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Taking Baby Steps: 8 to 14 Weeks 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Teaching Your Preadolescent Puppy: 14 Weeks to 6 Months 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Surviving Puberty: 6 to 9 Months 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Teenage Years: 9 Months to 1 Year 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Dealing With Frustrating Behaviors 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Conquering Common Frustrations 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Curbing Anxiety and Aggressive Responses 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Keeping Your Puppy Happy and Healthy 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Maintaining Healthy Habits 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Identifying and Preventing Common Ailments 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Preventing Illness or Injury and Handling Emergencies. 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Fun Games 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Crowd-Pleasing Tricks. 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 381\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Hodgson\u003c\/b\u003e is a trainer, behavior consultant, podcaster, and bestselling author of numerous books, including the recent \u003ci\u003eDog Anxiety For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e With more than 40 years of professional experience, her friendly, force-free techniques have empowered pets and their people all around the world.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour updated guide to puppyhood\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment you bring them home, your puppy is learning—this book ensures you’re teaching them the right lessons. \u003ci\u003ePuppies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your companion to choosing, training, and caring for a pup of your own. 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