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BEFORE AND AFTER GETTING YOUR PUPPY - THE POSITIVE APPROACH TO RAISING A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND WELL-BEHAVED DOG
by Ian Dunbar (See other books by author)
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Publisher: New World Library
Edition: 2004 Hardback
, 216 pages
ISBN: 1577314557
Item: DTB790
Summary: Outlines everything you need to know to select the right puppy, as well as all the crucial lessons a puppy must be taught during its impressionable early development.
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Expanded Description:
Outlines everything you need to know to select the right puppy, as well as all the crucial lessons a puppy must be taught during its impressionable early development. In clear steps, with helpful photos and sidebars, Dr. Dunbar presents a structured yet playful plan built around six critical developmental deadlines:
1. Completing your education about puppy education
2. Evaluating your prospective puppy's socialization & training
3. Errorless housetraining and chewtoy-training
4. Socializing with new people
5. Learning reliable bite inhibition
6. Preventing predictable adolescent problems
NOTE: This book contains the same material as "Before You Get Your Puppy" DTB720, and "After You Get Your Puppy" DTB721.
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| A Natural Combination -- Good Idea!, October 27, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Betsy & Biscuit |
| Well, I had to buy both books separately, because Dunbar's publisher hadn't yet decided to sell them as a single edition. Too bad for me, but too GOOD for the rest of you shoppers! Seriously, this content (Before and After) really belongs together, as it is only when you read one and then the other that you can possibly get a sense of what you're in for when you fall in love with your own little fluffy bundle of joy at the shelter or the breeder. Dr. Ian Dunbar is a bit of a guru in the dog-training world, and for good reason -- he was a trailblazer in positive training methods and he can back up his ideas with a few decades of experience. This book takes you through every major consideration and milestone in a dog's first couple of years, and tells you what to expect and what to do at each stage to help your dog become the very best companion he or she can be. Although at times I was intimidated by the author's suggestions (such as 'ask unfamiliar people to come over and play with your puppy by hosting weekly puppy parties,' or 'never, ever, ever let your puppy have a housetraining accident'), I could see the value of these suggestions and treated them as ideals towards which to strive rather than minimum acceptible requirements. The bottom line is, you can trust Ian Dunbar to provide you with solid information that works, in a style that is consistently entertaining. Biscuit says, 'Dunbar kept my mom laughing, and when Mom's happy, we're all happy! Buy it!' |
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| Puppy owner please read!, March 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Theresa |
| As a professional trainer, I recommend this book to all of my new puppy owners. It is easy for even the novice dog/puppy owner to understand. The instructions are easy to follow. The sections on crate training and house breaking are golden. Also, I love Ian's writing style. |
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| After You Get Your Puppy, January 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Erin |
I read this book as part of a puppy obedience class curriculum and wasn't too fond of it for awhile. It has a GREAT section on bite inhibition that caused it to be worth the price. My biggest complaint (possibly only) is that it recommends allowing your dog a place to potty in the house (paper training). I completely disagree with this because from my experience and others' (including MANY trainers) allowing a puppy to soil in the house causes more issues in housetraining. Most people buying this book are probably getting it to help with their first puppy and it could cause major problems with housebreaking if the book is strictly followed.
Overall though, the book is decent. If you combine it with other books and knowledge on the subject it can be a great tool to have. |
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| Great, January 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jordan Rothman |
| This is a necessary book for new puppy owners. Especially if they read it before getting a puppy, it will give them a great starting point in order to ease the transition and to prevent problems from starting in the first place. |
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| Excellent Read, March 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Crystal Saling |
| I also have each book separately, but it doesn't matter, it is still one of the best puppy books I have ever come across. I love the way it is organized, by what is most important both time wise and in the dog's life as a whole. The idea to organize it in this way was true brilliance. This is a must-read for dog trainers and owners alike. |
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| A great starter for puppy owners, May 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Simone Clark |
| One of the first books I ever read on positive reinforcement training and I loved it. It started me on the road to where I am today. I recommend this book to every new dog owner I meet as it is simple and formulaic and you can't screw up if you follow the instructions. It's not the perfect solution for every puppy, of course, but for a great majority it will help owners get the best out of their puppy. |
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| Recommended for every beginer!, March 31, 2011 |
| Reviewer: helps |
| I love Ian Dunbar and his approach. He puts everything so simply and it seems very clear. Every newbie can find many tips on how to raise a great dog and how to take care about them. It's a must read for everyone new to the dog world. |
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| Don't make a snap judgment, April 17, 2011 |
| Reviewer: StdPoodleLvr |
When I started this book, my first thought was that I had wasted my money. I understand he is trying to emphasize that great dogs don't just happen; they are created. And those with unrealistic expectations have puppies who wind up in the pound.
But as a responsible dog owner who loves training my dogs for all kinds of sports (and is expecting a puppy soon), I didn't need the lectures on the need for housetraining, crates, controlling the puppy's access, etc. I'm fully prepared to start training from Day 1 and I felt that some of his cautions about never having a single accident in the house was a bit over the top. Although, in fairness, I kept thinking of people who do everything wrong with their puppies and wait to seek help until they've created a monster who could benefit from such blunt advice.
However, late last night (e-book on Kindle!), I got into the nitty gritty. The actual advice on schedules, feeding techniques, ways to stop nuisance barking before it starts, teaching the pup an on/off switch. Marvelous advice. I am taking notes and making up a schedule. This is going to be invaluable. I've got two marvelous canine good citizens living with me, but I expect with this book that this time we'll get there without the bumps in the road. Highly recommend, even if you have confidence that you can raise a well adjusted puppy. |
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| A Must Book!, February 22, 2012 |
| Reviewer: Jody Freeland |
| This book is a must for people who are thinking of getting a puppy. Ian Dunbar is an expert in his field. He gives you lots of tools and techniques to help you through the new puppy stages. |
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| Simple and Specific- Great for Day-to-Day Use, March 11, 2012 |
| Reviewer: Amelia Looper |
| Dunbar provides the reader with simple but specific instructions in an accessible format. The first half of the book addresses what to expect from a new puppy and the proper means by which to bring one home. The second half consists of ready-to-use protocols for socialization, housetraining, chewtoy training, teaching bite inhibition, and beginning obedience. This book stood out compared to other puppy books I've read in that these protocols were sufficiently straightforward and simple that I felt I could implement them right away. Also stands out for its recommendations for maintaining puppy training throughout adolescence, an often neglected topic. |
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