How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.
For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!” It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs.
Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together.
Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar’s friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend.
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including:
• what to expect from each stage of your puppy’s development • quick and easy housebreaking • the essentials of proper nutrition • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed
Helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors Shows you how to communicate well with your dog and shares the most effective and humane methods for teaching your dog how to be a happy, well-behaved member of your household Shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own This deck of fifty cards brings his wisdom and expertise right to your fingertips A set of puppy training reference cards that offers Cesar Millan’s insight in a format that is easy to read and easy to use The ultimate guide for living together with a healthy, happy dog
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (January 1, 2009) Language : English Paperback : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 0307461300 ISBN-13 : 978-0307461308 Item Weight : 8.8 ounces Dimensions : 5.14 x 0.68 x 7.99 inches
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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.
For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!” It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs.
Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together.
Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar’s friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend.
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including:
• what to expect from each stage of your puppy’s development • quick and easy housebreaking • the essentials of proper nutrition • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed
Helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors Shows you how to communicate well with your dog and shares the most effective and humane methods for teaching your dog how to be a happy, well-behaved member of your household Shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own This deck of fifty cards brings his wisdom and expertise right to your fingertips A set of puppy training reference cards that offers Cesar Millan’s insight in a format that is easy to read and easy to use The ultimate guide for living together with a healthy, happy dog
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (January 1, 2009) Language : English Paperback : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 0307461300 ISBN-13 : 978-0307461308 Item Weight : 8.8 ounces Dimensions : 5.14 x 0.68 x 7.99 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book very informative and a great asset to any dog owner. They also appreciate the educational content that produces a well-behaved pet and glimpses into different breeds and situations. Opinions are mixed on readability, with some finding it easy to read and understand, while others say it’s more like a story and not really instructional.
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12 reviews for How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Virginia S. –
good read
Cesar is so knowledgeable of dogs, a very interesting read.
Cynthia –
Come on, anything by Cesar should get 5 stars!
My grandson is planning on adopting a dog soon. He will be a first time dog daddy. Having had dogs most of my life, I understand the importance of proper training, plus just having an understanding of dog ownership along with the proper love/care we need to provide. I briefly skimmed through this book and think it would be a great asset to ANY dog owner
Donna –
Lots of new information
I just got a new puppy a week ago. I previously owned eight dogs over the last 30 years – plus grew up around several âfamily dogs.â I was surprised how much information this book contained that was new to me – which I was able to apply from the moment I held my new puppy for the first time.Good stuff.
Shanna Early –
What I’ve Been Waiting For
This book is great–very informative, positive, and practical. I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about getting a puppy. As an experienced animal handler, I feel that this book is a great guide for the beginner and experienced alike. Among the things that I find particularly useful are the careful, step-by-step instructions, specific examples from puppies that Millan raised while working on this book, discussions from experienced breeders and dog trainers, and an extensive appendix of suggestions for further reading. The only thing not in the book that I would have loved would be a more thorough discussion of integrating the new puppy into a home that has older dogs already. While there is some discussion of this, it is not enough to provide the guidance I really would like.While some dog trainers will denounce Millan’s methods as archaic and harsh, I would encourage readers to keep an open mind. While Millan does not employ a positive-reinforcement-only approach–which is what many of his detractors prefer–his methods are gentle and concerned only with the well-being of the dog. His methods have made a huge difference in my life and in my dog’s life. She is happier and more balanced when I follow Millan’s formula. Everyone who meets her comments on how well-behaved she is and takes great pleasure in petting and playing with her–even people who are typically frightened of dogs or just uncomfortable around them. As a high-energy, alpha-type dog, I don’t believe that would be the case if I had not followed Millan’s methods; for my strong-willed dog, positive reinforcement is only sometimes a strong enough motivation to encourage the behaviors I want, but discipline coupled with positive reinforcement is exactly what she needs.
Steve –
Nothing New From His Show
I thought this was a fast, informative read. If you’ve seen Cesar’s show, then there’s nothing new in this book. In fact, I think there is an episode dedicated to the four dogs he highlights in this book which tells the same story. I’m fairly confident that if one were to watch that show, you’d get most of the information in this book. The writing is decent which made for a fast read. I found the personal anecdotes a bit distracting. I don’t care what the other writer did when they brought the dog home to her house.I guess I came to this book thinking it would be more practical than the Monks book. And it is but it’s still not quite like a handbook. I wanted something in which I could consult for quick answers with my puppy: how many times a day should I feed him? What do to if… What happens when … Things of that nature. To be fair, most of my questions were covered, but the narrative format of the book doesn’t allow for quick answers. Google is your friend. I guess I wanted a more pithy and searchable How To manual as opposed to a treatise, or reflection, on the art of raising a dog. I think a better editor might have helped him with this as they organized the chapters. At the end of each chapter, they try to do with with a few take away points, but it’s still insufficient to be a useful reference guide in my opinion.Cesar’s methodology has many detractors, so if this is your first book on puppy/dog training, you might want to look at some of the less-hyperbolic criticisms of Cesar and come to your own conclusion. There are definitely many different perspectives on how to properly raise your dog, Cesar’s way being one of them. A point at which Cesar has taken great care to make in this book as if responding directly to such criticism over the years.I think this book is best seen as a useful contribution to your collection of books about your raising your dog. You should definitely not buy it thinking you’ll find all the answers encapsulated in this short volume.One fairly important con of the text is that the subtitle is definitely misleading: “through puppyhood and beyond”. You get a great deal on puppyhood. Perhaps too much before 8 weeks when many folks will be taking home their puppy’s for the first time (don’t get me wrong the information contained within is informative and important, but it could have been condensed to make room for much more practical sections in the puppyhood, adolescence, or adult phase of your puppy’s life). You get a healthy section on puppyhood. But then adolescence and definitely adulthood get the short shrift. I think adulthood comprised two pages on my ipad. Perhaps a bit more, but not by much.
Elana Burnham –
Great book on raising a puppy
Cesar is the guy for advice on raisin & training puppies & dogs.
Jeff –
Great Book !
A lot of great knowledge and stories. This was a very easy read and I highly recommend it.
Adriana Tourinho –
Ãtimo livro para quem vai adotar ou acaba de adotar um filhote. Há dicas precisas de comportamento e cuidados. Recomendo.
Navin –
The book busts a lot of myths, it gives you a structure from day one of your puppy. Loved the knowledge the book has imparted. I am a confident pet parent now . My GSD puppy is now a 7 month well behaved puppy.
Amazon Customer –
This is the NUMBER ONE book I recommend to literally everyone I know who has a new puppy or is thinking about getting a new puppy!When I first got my baby (male brussels griffon x pug), I found this book, and I truly credit it with how amazing my dog is today. It was so eye-opening learning how sometimes the things we do in training actually UNTRAINS their natural abilities! For instance, walking on leash un-trains their natural instinct to follow their mother (or you).Also, Cesar stresses how it’s so helpful to let dogs sort out themselves when socializing, they learn from each other how to act. But also, to pay attention to how older dogs manage your puppy, and use the same tactics in your training.So so so many good gems in this book on how to harness your baby’s natural instincts and making training easy and fun!The ONLY con; they make it seem like housebreaking is SOOOO easy. Unfortunately, I didn’t have an easy time with mine, and it wasn’t until the age of 2 that he fully had no more accidents and was 100% reliable. So don’t get discouraged if your housebreaking also isn’t going as smoothly as they claim it should. (Crate training still helps like they suggest).
amassaro –
We all know the Dog Whisperer. Reading this book written by such an expert gives you and insight in Dog Psychology, so that you are able to understand IF you really can take care of a dog, and if so, how to choose the perfect one and raise it respecting its true nature and avoid future problems. Great book!
Cliente de Kindle –
Muy claro el contendio, hay que tener mucha disciplina para aplicar lo que dice el libro
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Virginia S. –
good read
Cesar is so knowledgeable of dogs, a very interesting read.
Cynthia –
Come on, anything by Cesar should get 5 stars!
My grandson is planning on adopting a dog soon. He will be a first time dog daddy. Having had dogs most of my life, I understand the importance of proper training, plus just having an understanding of dog ownership along with the proper love/care we need to provide. I briefly skimmed through this book and think it would be a great asset to ANY dog owner
Donna –
Lots of new information
I just got a new puppy a week ago. I previously owned eight dogs over the last 30 years – plus grew up around several âfamily dogs.â I was surprised how much information this book contained that was new to me – which I was able to apply from the moment I held my new puppy for the first time.Good stuff.
Shanna Early –
What I’ve Been Waiting For
This book is great–very informative, positive, and practical. I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about getting a puppy. As an experienced animal handler, I feel that this book is a great guide for the beginner and experienced alike. Among the things that I find particularly useful are the careful, step-by-step instructions, specific examples from puppies that Millan raised while working on this book, discussions from experienced breeders and dog trainers, and an extensive appendix of suggestions for further reading. The only thing not in the book that I would have loved would be a more thorough discussion of integrating the new puppy into a home that has older dogs already. While there is some discussion of this, it is not enough to provide the guidance I really would like.While some dog trainers will denounce Millan’s methods as archaic and harsh, I would encourage readers to keep an open mind. While Millan does not employ a positive-reinforcement-only approach–which is what many of his detractors prefer–his methods are gentle and concerned only with the well-being of the dog. His methods have made a huge difference in my life and in my dog’s life. She is happier and more balanced when I follow Millan’s formula. Everyone who meets her comments on how well-behaved she is and takes great pleasure in petting and playing with her–even people who are typically frightened of dogs or just uncomfortable around them. As a high-energy, alpha-type dog, I don’t believe that would be the case if I had not followed Millan’s methods; for my strong-willed dog, positive reinforcement is only sometimes a strong enough motivation to encourage the behaviors I want, but discipline coupled with positive reinforcement is exactly what she needs.
Steve –
Nothing New From His Show
I thought this was a fast, informative read. If you’ve seen Cesar’s show, then there’s nothing new in this book. In fact, I think there is an episode dedicated to the four dogs he highlights in this book which tells the same story. I’m fairly confident that if one were to watch that show, you’d get most of the information in this book. The writing is decent which made for a fast read. I found the personal anecdotes a bit distracting. I don’t care what the other writer did when they brought the dog home to her house.I guess I came to this book thinking it would be more practical than the Monks book. And it is but it’s still not quite like a handbook. I wanted something in which I could consult for quick answers with my puppy: how many times a day should I feed him? What do to if… What happens when … Things of that nature. To be fair, most of my questions were covered, but the narrative format of the book doesn’t allow for quick answers. Google is your friend. I guess I wanted a more pithy and searchable How To manual as opposed to a treatise, or reflection, on the art of raising a dog. I think a better editor might have helped him with this as they organized the chapters. At the end of each chapter, they try to do with with a few take away points, but it’s still insufficient to be a useful reference guide in my opinion.Cesar’s methodology has many detractors, so if this is your first book on puppy/dog training, you might want to look at some of the less-hyperbolic criticisms of Cesar and come to your own conclusion. There are definitely many different perspectives on how to properly raise your dog, Cesar’s way being one of them. A point at which Cesar has taken great care to make in this book as if responding directly to such criticism over the years.I think this book is best seen as a useful contribution to your collection of books about your raising your dog. You should definitely not buy it thinking you’ll find all the answers encapsulated in this short volume.One fairly important con of the text is that the subtitle is definitely misleading: “through puppyhood and beyond”. You get a great deal on puppyhood. Perhaps too much before 8 weeks when many folks will be taking home their puppy’s for the first time (don’t get me wrong the information contained within is informative and important, but it could have been condensed to make room for much more practical sections in the puppyhood, adolescence, or adult phase of your puppy’s life). You get a healthy section on puppyhood. But then adolescence and definitely adulthood get the short shrift. I think adulthood comprised two pages on my ipad. Perhaps a bit more, but not by much.
Elana Burnham –
Great book on raising a puppy
Cesar is the guy for advice on raisin & training puppies & dogs.
Jeff –
Great Book !
A lot of great knowledge and stories. This was a very easy read and I highly recommend it.
Adriana Tourinho –
Ãtimo livro para quem vai adotar ou acaba de adotar um filhote. Há dicas precisas de comportamento e cuidados. Recomendo.
Navin –
The book busts a lot of myths, it gives you a structure from day one of your puppy. Loved the knowledge the book has imparted. I am a confident pet parent now . My GSD puppy is now a 7 month well behaved puppy.
Amazon Customer –
This is the NUMBER ONE book I recommend to literally everyone I know who has a new puppy or is thinking about getting a new puppy!When I first got my baby (male brussels griffon x pug), I found this book, and I truly credit it with how amazing my dog is today. It was so eye-opening learning how sometimes the things we do in training actually UNTRAINS their natural abilities! For instance, walking on leash un-trains their natural instinct to follow their mother (or you).Also, Cesar stresses how it’s so helpful to let dogs sort out themselves when socializing, they learn from each other how to act. But also, to pay attention to how older dogs manage your puppy, and use the same tactics in your training.So so so many good gems in this book on how to harness your baby’s natural instincts and making training easy and fun!The ONLY con; they make it seem like housebreaking is SOOOO easy. Unfortunately, I didn’t have an easy time with mine, and it wasn’t until the age of 2 that he fully had no more accidents and was 100% reliable. So don’t get discouraged if your housebreaking also isn’t going as smoothly as they claim it should. (Crate training still helps like they suggest).
amassaro –
We all know the Dog Whisperer. Reading this book written by such an expert gives you and insight in Dog Psychology, so that you are able to understand IF you really can take care of a dog, and if so, how to choose the perfect one and raise it respecting its true nature and avoid future problems. Great book!
Cliente de Kindle –
Muy claro el contendio, hay que tener mucha disciplina para aplicar lo que dice el libro