The Art of Raising a Puppy
by The Monks of New Skete
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Book Reviews of The Art of Raising a Puppy
Book Review: excellent start for new owners
Summary: 4 Stars
this was one of the first books that i read when i started looking for my first dog. it has a lot of great information on puppy development & how to start socializing a new dog (which was my favorite part of the book), which were very helpful. the chapters in this book on canine-human bonds are well written & show you what is possible with your dog. i ended up getting a sheltie, so i haven't used very many of the training techniques in this book or their "how to be your dog's best friend" book. shelties are very quiet & a lot more submissive than german shepards, so i picked out only a few sections to use (like the chapter on canine massage, which is great-- my dog absolutely loves being massaged before we brush him). i'd have to say that you should use your judgement with this book- while the sections on punishment & gaining dominance might be good for some dogs, they're unnecessary for everyone.
Book Review: The New Skete Monks and The Art of Raising a Puppy
Summary: 5 Stars
This fine "puppy book" gets 5 stars from me because it covers just about everything
a potential puppy owner would be looking for in a puppy book. Even though the New Skete Monks raise German Shepherd puppies, the text is written to pertain to any breed of puppy.
The Monks have wonderful ideas for all stages of puppy life and the books takes us
through the months as our puppies age. The Monks even help us eat our dinner in
peace and quiet without having a young puppy leaping and begging at the table.
Photographs of of young ones appear throughout the book and only add to this
excellent book.
There are several references in the book to problem puppies which the Monks have
taken in and helped in owner survival. It is most interesting to see how the problems are solved and in only a caring and kind way.
Please enjoy this fine book as I have with my two Whippet puppies.
Book Review: Fantastic, comprehensive best book for puppy training
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay so this is I dont even know what number of book I've read thus far for puppy training. I've read the dog whisperer (not Cesar Milan), two of Cesar Milans book, The other side of the leash, ASPCA dog training, etc, etc you get the idea.
This is the best book I've read thus far and if you only have the money for one puppy book get this one.
Why I like it. I have a high strung lab. Sorry positive reinforcement and replacement just don't work for the jumping, nipping etc. This book taught me how to handle the nipping and in two days my puppies nipping was improved 98%. That's a big bravo in my book. Housetraining schedule, crate training, temperament testing for puppies, basic dog obedience. How to socialize your dog, collars for training. I give this book five stars and is a must have for puppy raising. I also like their other book by the way but this is the best for puppies.
Book Review: The Best Puppy "How To" Book for Intellectuals
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are past the point in your life where "Puppies for Dummies" is of any use to you, if you have had a dog and understand the basics, if you are ready for the more advanced tutorial in really understanding your relationship with your puppy from the first minute he/she is born, if you know that "picking a puppy" is more important than choosing "the cute one," then this book is for you. It is not a training tool, and there are no chapters on teaching sit, stay or come. This will give you a critical understanding of the dog's mental development and what to expect at different stages of the dog's life from birth forward. Get this book AND READ IT before you decide on your next puppy. Also, there is an appendix with "exercises" to do with your puppy prospects to help you choose the puppy with the right personality for you or your family, and it REALLY works!Book Review: Best book I've found on puppy rearing
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book when my husband and I were considering what kind of puppy we wanted to get. It did one thing no other puppy book that I had found did, it ran down the basic personalities of a litter of pups - and what kind of people/families the monks thought they would be compatible with. Most of the books I've seen that discuss puppy personalities are far more general if they discuss personality testing at all. The monks saved us a lot of heartache as my husband and I realized that we had been looking for subtly different things in a dog, and needed to get our own thinking together first before we inflicted some poor puppy with the need to be 2 different things to us. The book provides wonderful information on puppy rearing, what to look for in a breeder, what to look for in socialization, almost anything you could think of. Highly recommended.