Synopses & Reviews
The new gold standard in raising puppies for the enlightened dog owner: a unique whole-dog approach combining health, training, and behavior
If you feel bombarded with conflicting advice about what to feed your new puppy or uncomfortable rapping her under the chin, if the idea of a choke collar makes you wince even though youand#8217;ve heard itand#8217;s the right way to go, here at last is advice you can trust -- and embrace. The faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world, now shares its accumulated knowledge and experience in this groundbreaking whole-dog approach to raising the healthiest, happiest, most well-behaved puppy possible.
The authors of Puppy's First Steps are singularly qualified to look at a puppy from all angles, physical, emotional, and behavioral. In contrast to a single breeder's or trainer's theory about what is effective most of the time, the recommendations in this book are scientifically proven to work. This integrative body-and-mind approach stands out from the one-size-fits-all mentality that pervades the dog-training world. And the advice here delivers not just during the puppy's first year -- the most essential twelve months of a dog's development -- but throughout the dog's life, ensuring a strong, happy bond between you and your new best friend for years and years to come.
Puppy's First Steps features:
* How to test a puppyand#8217;s temperament before you decide which one to take home
* The most nutritious, safest food for your puppy
* To crate or not to crate?
* Socializing your puppy with other people and dogs
* Easy-to-implement training methods based on reward, not punishment
* Housetraining in less than a week
* Overcoming puppyand#8217;s fears and phobias
* Keeping your puppy happy while youand#8217;re at work
* What to do in a medical emergency
You'll want to get your puppy off on the right foot, and now the best advice is in your hands. Comprehensive yet accessible, sensitive, and, above all, practical, Puppyand#8217;s First Steps is the only book a puppy owner will need.
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"A must read for pet lovers who want to ensure their dog has quality golden years."and#160;
and#160;and#8212;and#160; USAand#160;Today
"Sure to become the most important resource you can have to guide you through your dog's senior years. The advice gathered from the leading experts at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is presented by Dodman in a convivial and reassuring voice. This book will take the mystery out of caring for an aging dog."and#160;
and#8212;and#160; The Bark
"A great book on a very important subject.and#160; Having recently lost my 16 1/2 year old Shi Tzu...it really hit home."
and#8212;Betty White, actress and animal activistand#160;
" Essential reading for making treatment decisions for your companion.and#160; GOOD OLD DOG offers lots of practical, easy to understand advice about veterinary care for older dogs.
and#8212;Temple Grandin, author Animals Make us Human and Animals in Translation
and#8220;Everyone with an aging dog should have this bookand#8230;. The idea behind Good Old Dog is that old age is not a condition but rather it is a stage of life. With clear, insightful recommendations and examples it helps you deal with the issues associated with a puppy that can now be considered to be a senior citizen.and#8221;and#160;
and#8212;Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC, author of The Modern Dog
and#8220;If you love your aging dog, you want his golden years to be as happy and healthy as possible.and#160; This unique book will help dog owners understand the best health care options for aging pets. It contains the accumulated knowledge and experience of a group of Board Certified Veterinary specialists.and#160; This is a must-read for dog owners.and#8221;
and#8212;Bash Dibra, internationally acclaimed animal behaviorist, celebrity dog trainer and author of six books including Star Pet
"Written by experts in their fields, "Good Old Dog" provides a timely and complete reference for every owner who wants to take the best possible care of their well-loved older dog"
and#8212; Dr. Nick Trout, veterinary surgeon and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts and Love is the Best Medicine. and#160;
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"This book is essential if you are getting a new puppy."
-- Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
"Fascinating...Puppy's First Steps is a must-read."
-- Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs
"Excellent and very readable...should be as essential as a leash."
-- Andrew N. Rowan, Executive VP, Humane Society of the United States
"If you can have only one book about raising a pup, this is the one to get."
-- Stanley Coren, author of How Dogs Think
Synopsis
The human/animal bond is never stronger or more tender than when your dog's muzzle turns gray and the spring in her step begins to diminish. After spending the better part of a decade with this beloved member of your family, making sure your canine friend ages comfortably, contendedly and well is a natural priority. And no one knows how to ensure healthy aging better than the renowned faculty of the Tufts Cummings Veterinary School, who treat more than eight thousand older dogs annually.
Good Old Dog brings their renowned clinic into your living room, providing you with essential advice on nutrition, health, and caretaking to see your dog through the golden years.
Synopsis
An empathetic, understanding, and informative guide to living with aging dogs and how to make their days better, safer, and more appreciated by both owners and pets.
The human-animal bond is never stronger or more tender than when your dog's muzzle turns gray and the spring in their step begins to diminish. After spending the better part of a decade or more with this beloved member of your family, making sure your canine friend ages comfortably and contentedly is a natural priority. And no one knows how to ensure healthy aging better than the renowned faculty of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, who treat more than eight thousand older dogs annually. Good Old Dog brings their renowned expertise into your living room, providing you with essential advice on nutrition, health, and caretaking to see your dog through the golden years.
" A timely and complete reference for every owner who wants to take the best possible care of their well-loved older dog." --Dr. Nick Trout, veterinary surgeon and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
"Everyone with an aging dog should have this book." --Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC, author of The Modern Dog
Synopsis
Our dogs are living longer than ever thanks to enormous advances in medical treatment andand#160;a highly evolved understanding of whatand#160;they need to thrive.and#160;No one knows this betterand#160;than the faculty of theand#160;Cummings Veterinary School at Tufts,and#160;who treat more than 8,000 older dogs annually.and#160;Their philosophy of caring for aging dogs combines empathy for each individual dog and owner, a comprehensive approach to patient care, cutting-edge science and technology, and a commitment to innovation. Good Old Dog brings their renowned clinic into your living room, arming you with essential advice to see your dog through his golden years. and#160; Featuring and#8226; Nutritional adviceand#8212;not every senior diet is right for every senior dog and#8226; Emphasis on treating conditions common to older dogs so they live longer and#8226; How to evaluate complicated procedures and decide whatand#8217;s right for your dog and#8226; The cost of caring for an older dog and how toand#160;shoulder the burden and#8226; How to identify cognitive decline and how to manage it and#8226; Advice on creating a healthy and comfortable environment and#8226; How to determine when and#8220;itand#8217;s timeand#8221; and how to cope with the loss and#8226; And much more and#160;
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One of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an owners work is done. In fact, that work is just beginning.Drawing on some twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr.Dodman offers what he calls "continuing education" for dogs and their owners. You will discover
how much exercise your dog really needs (and why) how diet can affect behavior how to communicate clearly with your dog and understand dog body language how to lead your dog, not dominate him how to optimize your dogs environment how to address medical problems that might underlie unwanted behavior
Dr.Dodmans comprehensive, seven-step approach takes on the whole doghis health, behavior, and environmentand lays the groundwork for the proper care and training of your best friend, for life.
Synopsis
One of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an ownerand#8217;s work is done. In fact, that work is just beginning.
Forty-two percent of dog owners in this country report problems managing their dogsand#8217; behavior. Our nationand#8217;s pounds and shelters are teeming with dogs who have been given up for just this reason. But it doesnand#8217;t have to be this way. As Dr. Dodman points out, almost every dog problem can either be treated or, better yet, prevented. Every dog has the potential to be happy and well adjusted.
In The Well-Adjusted Dog, Dr. Dodman shows you how, offering what he calls and#147;continuing educationand#8221; for dogs and their owners. A comprehensive, seven-step approach takes on the whole dogand#151;his health, behavior, and environmentand#151;and lays the groundwork for the proper care and training of your best friend, for life. You will discover and#149; how much exercise your dog really needs (and why) and#149; how diet can affect behavior and#149; how to communicate clearly with your dog and understand dog body language and#149; how to lead your dog, not dominate him and#149; how to prevent or deal with fearful conditions and#149; how to optimize your dogand#8217;s environment and#149; how to address medical problems that might underlie unwanted behavior In this essential new book, Dr. Dodman draws on some twenty-five years of clinical experience to bring together the artand#151;and scienceand#151;of dog ownership. His approach is based on the latest research as well as a unique understanding of the whole dog. Itand#8217;s also proven to work, and to work long term. Only in The Well-Adjusted Dog will you truly find what every good dog owner should know.
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Puppyand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s First Steps presents the new gold standard in animal care for the enlightened dog owner--a unique, comprehensive approach to health, training, and behavior. The faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world, now shares its accumulated knowledge and experience to aid new dog owners in raising the healthiest, happiest, most well-behaved companion.
Their integrative mind-body approach is scientifically proven and stands above the one-size-fits-all mentality that pervades the dog training world. This book offers crucial advice for the puppyand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s first yearand#226;and#8364;and#8221;the most essential twelve months of a dogand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s developmentand#226;and#8364;and#8221;and throughout the dogand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s life, ensuring a strong bond between owners and their best friends.
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The gold standard guide to caring for your older dog.
Synopsis
“Lots of practical, easy-to-understand advice about veterinary care for older dogs. Essential reading for making treatment decisions for your companion.” —Temple Grandin, author of
Animals Make Us Human and
Animals in TranslationThe human-animal bond is never stronger or more tender than when your dogs muzzle turns gray and the spring in her step begins to diminish. After spending the better part of a decade or more with this beloved member of your family, making sure your canine friend ages comfortably, contentedly, and well is a natural priority. And no one knows how to ensure healthy aging better than the renowned faculty of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, who treat more than eight thousand older dogs annually.
Good Old Dog brings their renowned expertise into your living room, providing you with essential advice on nutrition, health, and caretaking to see your dog through the golden years.
“A timely and complete reference for every owner who wants to take the best possible care of their well-loved older dog.” —Dr. Nick Trout, veterinary surgeon and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
“Everyone with an aging dog should have this book.” —Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC, author of The Modern Dog
Synopsis
and#160;The gold standard guide to caring for your older dog.
About the Author
LAWRENCE LINDNER is a best-selling collaborative author.NICHOLAS DODMAN is a world-renowned animal behaviorist, who has appeared on Oprah, the Today show, 20/20, and CNN.The CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY treats more than 26,000 cases annually, and its emergency critical-care program is the largest residency training program in the United States.
Table of Contents
A Note to the Reader ix Tufts Faculty Contributors xi Preface xv
PART 1: BEFORE THE PUPPY COMES HOME 1. How to Select a Puppy 3
PART 2: UPON ARRIVAL 2. Getting Puppy Settled In 39 3. Puppyand#8217;s Physical Well-Being: Preventive Medical and Health Care 55 4. The Best Puppy Diet Ever 81 5. The Socialization Period 102
PART 3: PUPPY INSIGHTS 6. How Puppy Perceives the World Around Him 117 7. Young Dogs and Young Children Under the Same Roof 135
PART 4: SIT! AND OTHER TRICKS 8. Training Your Pup 157 9. Housetraining 187 10. Nipping Behavior Problems in the Bud 200 11. Environmental Enrichment 223
PART 5: IN THE EVENT OF ILLNESS 12. Is It a Medical Emergency? 249
Resources 261 Acknowledgments 265 Illustration Credits 269 Index 271