How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With Book

Acknowledgments
Introduction

1- Choosing Your Puppy selecting based on breed characteristics * choosing the right puppy

2- 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