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Walk Nicely on Leash
Excerpt from "How to Behave so your Dog Behaves":
Every year, scads of dog owners envision the great times they'll have with their new dogs—early morning jaunts in the park, after-dinner strolls around the neighborhood, weekend trips to the beach. Then, after several months, they realize that something's not going quite right. more [PDF]>>
Puppyhood: Eight Weeks to Five Months
Excerpt from "Parenting Your Dog":
Some people want a puppy; others want to rescue an adult or simply don't want the hassle of housetraining (though just like potty training, it's probably not going to be your biggest challenge). Choosing between a puppy and an adult dog is really a matter of personal preference. For me, a big part of the decision has to do with the human end. If you have children younger than six years of age, any new dog is going to be a challenge, to put it mildly. If you're good at management, then you'll be able to handle pups, adolescents, or adults. more [PDF]>>