Orem Library

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice...

Provides practical guidance on such aspects of puppy care and training as food, crates, puppy-proofing of the home, grooming, exercise, health, housetraining, and specific commands.

The last born of nine puppies worries that he will be the last chosen for a pet of a new owner.

Introduces puppies to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including senses and play activities.

Offers advice for those who have dogs as pets on how dogs are pack animals, and discusses veterinary care, cleaning up after a dog, feeding, play, visiting a dog park, bathing a dog, and caring for a puppy.

A guide to selecting, training, and caring for a puppy includes information on housetraining, socializing, puppy behavior, and exercise.

"Six puppy litters of various breeds are followed through week-by-week stages of puppy development from birth through 8 weeks, in full-color photographs and informative descriptions"--

Puppy tries to find out which animal makes the new sound he hears.

Introduces puppies from birth to the time they are full grown at two years.