How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan
November 3, 2009 by Paris and John
Filed under Books, Our Reviews
How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Looking for a present for someone with (or considering) a new puppy? Pick up a copy of the newest book from Cesar Millan, National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer. This 300+page book departs from the weekly goals of the show–rehabilitating dogs and training people–and points out how dog owners can prevent puppy problems before they ever begin.
Millan brings four new puppies into his home: a pit bull (Junior, chosen to be a protege to senior Daddy), a Labrador retriever, a miniature schnauzer, and a English bulldog. The puppies come from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from breeder to rescue.
The book begins with the selection of each puppy with tips on how to select from among a litter of puppies to obtain the individual that will best fit in a family’s activity level. From there, the book follows each puppy as it grows into adolescence. Along the way, Millan offers practical tips on:
- using your existing dog to help select a new puppy (which he does as Daddy helps in the selection of Junior)
- adopting from a rescue organization
- selecting a dog at a shelter
- how to find the right breeder with questions to ask breeders (and points to watch for to determine a breeder’s reputability)
- identifying a puppy’s energy level
- choosing a puppy crate
- stocking up on supplies before your puppy arrives
- puppy-proofing your home
- helping your puppy on his first night in his new home
- vaccinating your puppy
- helping your puppy as he goes through adolescence with tips on those difficult “teenage” times
This book would make an excellent purchase for anyone with a new puppy. Written in an easy-going style and filled with real-life examples, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is sure to help puppy parents avoid the very problems that have dog owners calling for help from the Dog Whisperer!
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