{"product_id":"how-to-pick-the-perfect-puppy-with-early-puppy-care-and-puppy-training-paperback","title":"How to Pick The Perfect Puppy: With Early Puppy Care and Puppy Training - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Whitwam\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting a new puppy is the most wonderful, life-changing experience - it is also a minefield\u003c\/strong\u003e. Soaring prices have led to millions of puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds \u0026amp; mixes being bred every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo how do you sort the champs from the chumps \u0026amp; choose a healthy purebred, crossbreed or mixed breed pup with the right temperament \u0026amp; energy levels to fit in with your family \u0026amp; lifestyle?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Pick the Perfect Puppy\u003c\/strong\u003e is full of insider tips \u0026amp; honest information you won't find in other dog books. It teaches you how to recognise the tell-tale signs of puppy mills, dishonest websites, puppy brokers, poor breeders \u0026amp; unhealthy puppies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 224-page \u003cstrong\u003e'Pre-Puppy Bible'\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you step-by-step guidance all the way from deciding to get a puppy right through to choosing your type of dog, then breeder, then what features to look for in an individual puppy - \u0026amp; how to spot when something isn't quite right. Read: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsider's Guide to the 25 most Popular Breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a Crossbreed or Mixed Breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility, Working, Sporting, Herding, Hound, Terrier or Toy background? It Makes a Difference to Energy Levels, Drive \u0026amp; How Your Pup Reacts to the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable Dogs for Allergy Sufferers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth Issues with Various Breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Recognise a Good Breeder - \u0026amp; the Questions to Ask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Spot an Unhealthy Puppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Pick a Pup with the Right Temperament \u0026amp; Energy Levels for You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppy-Proofing Your Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppy Checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce home, the book covers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe First Few Days \u0026amp; Nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding \u0026amp; Bonding with Your Puppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousetraining, Crate Training \u0026amp; Basic Obedience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercise - How Much \u0026amp; How Often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Options \u0026amp; Schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaying \u0026amp; Neutering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting a Rescue Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen Signs of a Healthy Puppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Vital Signs of Illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick THE PUPPY THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU \u0026amp; look forward to a decade or more of happiness with Man's - \u0026amp; Woman's - Best Friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS FOR HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PUPPY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you are thinking of getting a puppy this is the book to buy. There would be a lot fewer disappointed owners, badly behaved dogs, \u0026amp; unwanted dogs if prospective owners had a read of this first. All the info to make the right decisions \u0026amp; enjoy dog ownership. Highly recommended,\"\u003c\/em\u003e MRS C. PARKER, DORSET, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What a great book - essential if you are thinking about getting a puppy. Plenty of advice on different breeds \u0026amp; their individual characteristics, with what to watch out for,\"\u003c\/em\u003e S. BAKER, WEST MIDLANDS, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have owned dogs as pets all my life \u0026amp; I learned a lot from this book. I have a 14-year-old dog now who has had separation anxiety issues \u0026amp; I wish I had this book when she was young. It will, unfortunately, not be long until she is no longer with us (still healthy, but showing her age) \u0026amp; I will definitely rely on this book when it is time to bring a new puppy into the house. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking about choosing a family pet,\"\u003c\/em\u003e N CLARK, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I bought this book for my son who is considering buying a puppy. I made the mistake of flicking through it before I gave it to him. I just couldn't put it down. Linda Whitwam writes in the most down-to-earth, readable fashion \u0026amp; the book is packed full of really useful information. She outlines the pros \u0026amp; cons of all the most common breeds \u0026amp; even the crossbreeds \u0026amp; mixed breeds \u0026amp; when you've decided upon your puppy there's loads of advice on how to look after \u0026amp; train it,\" \u003c\/em\u003eMrs S. E. 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