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AFTER YOU GET YOUR PUPPY Author - Ian Dunbar - Publisher - James & Kenneth After You Get Your Puppy covers the last three developmental deadlines that your puppy needs to meet before he is five months old: 1. Your puppy should be socialized to a wide variety of people, especially children, men, and strangers, before he is twelve weeks old. 2. Your puppy must learn to inhibit the force of his bites and develop a "soft mouth" before he is eighteen weeks old. 3. You must prevent predictable adolescent problems. Vet and animal behaviourist Dr. Ian Dunbar is the original creator of off-leash puppy classes, which sparked the revolution for positive, reward-based, dog-friendly dog training. Price: £13.45 Quantity:

ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE Authors - Pat Hastings & Erin Rouse - Publisher - Dogwise Following the success of her top selling DVD, THE PUPPY PUZZLE (available from OUR DOGS), Pat Hastings has compiled a superb book essential to puppy owners everywhere. Learn about the emotional and mental development of puppies as well as the spectrum of nurturing that their breeders and then their human families can provide Price: £18.49 Quantity:

BEFORE YOU BUY THAT PUPPY Author - Wrede - Publisher - Barron Wrede addresses the issues of learning about your selected breed, how to recognize a healthy puppy, and where to find it. She discusses the importance of choosing between a puppy and grown dog. She also writes extensively on matching puppies or dogs to families with young children, single owners, and the elderly, based on size, temperament, breed, and energy levels. Price: £9.49 Quantity:

BEFORE YOU GET YOUR PUPPY Author - Ian Dunbar - Publisher - James & Kenneth Ian Dunbar has brought to the world's attention the importance of early socialisation in puppies and he has written many excellent books regarding the tasks one must undertake to have a well-balanced dog. Before you get your puppy is invaluable to anybody thinking or planning on getting a puppy. It covers everything you need to do to help you be 100% prepared by the time your puppy arrives home. It also gives guidance on how to choose a good breeder and gives plenty of advice on housetraining and how to prevent chewing and the usual puppy problems. Price: £8.45 Quantity:

CIVILIZING YOUR PUPPY Author - Wrede - Publisher - Barron This popular manual discusses the do’s and don’ts of canine training, emphasizing methods that keep both dog and master happy members of a single household. Readers are coached on achieving humane but effective housebreaking, teaching a puppy to come when called, training the dog to walk on a leash, and to avoid fighting with other dogs. The author also instructs owners on teaching a puppy to accept bathing and grooming routines, behave when traveling in a car, and adhere to regular feeding habits. Prospective dog owners will also find valuable advice on prudent selection of a new puppy, with focus on acquiring a breed that best fits individual human personality types and family routines. The author’s general approach to puppy training emphasizes teaching a dog good habits and breaking the bad ones without breaking the puppy’s spirit. Price: £9.49 Quantity:

EVERY PUPPY - PERFECT PET OR PERFECT PEST Author - Allen - Publisher - Gazelle This book tells you how to choose a puppy that is right for you and to mould it into a loveable and obedient dog. It also tells you how to train a puppy to avoid problems. It is a light-hearted and friendly guide to understanding your puppy and learning how he 'thinks'. With the help of this book dog problems can be avoided. Find out when and how to worm your puppy, how to control fleas, handy tips for first aid, when and what to vaccinate against. With cartoons and dozens of photographs capturing many breeds of puppy at their best and worst, this is a book to be enjoyed by all new and potential puppy owners. Price: £10.49 Quantity:

HEY PUP, LET'S TALK Author - Miriam Yarden - Publisher - Barron 160 pages of expert problem solving from this great author giv a fascinating insight into what makes dogs tick. Individual case studies are explored giving all the answers to practically any problem that you may encounter with your dog . Price: £9.49 Quantity:

HOW TO HAVE A PROBLEM FREE PUPPY Author - Peter Lewis - Publisher - Canine This manual gives advice on all the things a puppy owner should, and more importantly, should not be doing. Mistakes made at this important time of learning for a dog could become habitual problems. Following the advice in this manual will result in a problem free puppy. When Peter Lewis wrote this manual, he already had 40 years experience as a successful competitive dog trainer in a variety of disciplines. During that time he was also a dog training club instructor for pet and competitive dog handlers. Always striving to find better ways to improve the understanding of dogs, he has evolved and refined many motivational training methods. This has been reflected in his study of dog behaviour and his work for veterinary surgeons on a referral basis. This manual, is a compilation of a vast experience and knowledge which, when closely followed, will enable an owner to raise a problem free puppy and well-behaved dog Price: £10.50 Quantity:

HOWELL BOOK OF PUPPY RAISING Author - Charlotte Schwartz - Publisher - Howell 175 Expertly written pages discuss the birth, growth, and development of puppies. Ms Schwartz gives sound advice on all you need to know to care for them and acclimatise them into your family. Price: £18.49 Quantity:

IDEAL PUPPY Author - Gwen Bailey - Publisher - Collins Different puppies have very different temperaments and characteristics. This book aims to help find the right puppy for different lifestyles, personalities and families. It covers: choosing a puppy to match your character and lifestyle; how to have a sociable, friendly puppy; step-by-step colour photoguides on training methods; how to teach a puppy to behave well; first lessons - house-training, chewing and play-biting; and games, sports and tricks. Price: £13.49 Quantity:

NEW PUPPY OWNER'S MANUAL Author - Angela Fitch - Publisher - How To Books This easy-to-use guide is a complete course in raising a puppy into a happy, well-adjusted adult dog. It provides a simple plan to follow, with troubleshooting sections and is suitable for both new and existing puppy owners. It explains what to expect, what is normal, what isn't, and what to do about it! Price: £12.45 Quantity:

OFF TO A GOOD START Author - Mary Thompson - Publisher - Adams Media This 286 page manual offers advice to help get a new puppy off to the best start possible. It shows how to comfort the puppy in the transition to his new home, what toys are the safest, first aid advice, establishing a good relationship and much, much more Price: £10.49 Quantity:

PREVENTING PUPPY PROBLEMS Author - Dee Woodcock - Publisher - Dogsense Short and clear, this title covers the essentials, not only enabling the reader to prevent puppy problems, but also showing how to develop a great relationship with your puppy and to teach basic commands in a positive and rewarding way. It has been written for adults, but because the style is easy to understand, parents can read sections with their children so they can also learn to interact with the puppy in the right way. Price: £8.49 Quantity:

PUPPY DOG TALES Author - Cecil Aldin - Publisher - Souvenir Press Cecil Aldin's wonderful dog drawings have enthralled generations of readers since they were first published in the years before the 1914 - 18 war. Whether you are viewing them for the first time, or reliving childhood memories you will be delighted by the expressions and antics of these lovable rascals. Nearly 100 pages of classic illustrations by Cecil Aldin and narrative written by Roy Heron. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

PUPPIES GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL OWNERSHIP Author - Angela White - Publisher - TFH This definitive work covers every aspect of puppy care right through to adulthood. How to chose a pet, how to look after it, why it behaves in the way it does, how to train it and much more. This book is not just for new puppy owners but, is an ideal book for all who have interests in dogs. Hard back, full colour, throughout with many gorgeous illustrations. Price: £23.45 Quantity:

PUPPY HANDBOOK Author - Gwen Bailey - Publisher - Collins Different puppies have very different temperaments and characteristics, so to find the right puppy for you Gwen Bailey helps you to take a look at which one might be best for your lifestyle, personality and family. She also shows you how to educate your puppy successfully using gentle, positive methods that are fast and effective. Contents include: choosing a puppy to match your character and lifestyle; how to have a sociable, friendly puppy; step-by-step colour photoguides on training methods; how to teach a puppy to behave well; first lessons - house-training, chewing and play-biting; games, sports and tricks; and preventing aggression and other behaviour problems Price: £11.49 Quantity:

PUPPY RAISING MADE EASY Author - Di Williamson - Publisher PBP Trainer and behaviourist, Di Williamson, who works closely with both puppies and dogs, has written a fully comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to raise a happy and healthy puppy. She covers choosing the correct breed for you, socialisation, training, care and much more in this 128 page handbook which is illustrated in full colour throughout and contains tip-boxes to highlight important information. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

PUPPY SCHOOL Author - Gwen Bailey - Publisher - Hamlyn Would you love to have a puppy in your home, but dread the thought of chewed slippers and ripped furniture? In just seven simple steps, it has never been easier to have a happy, trained and well-behaved pet.; Includes everything from obeying hand signals to socializing. The UK's leading dog behaviourist shows you how to use positive reward-based training to achieve fast results.; Clear step-by-step photography, easy-to-follow instructions and problem solvers make training your puppy simple, fun and effective. Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey sold 140,000 copies. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

PUPPIES SIMPLE GUIDE TO Author - Kennedy - Publisher - TFH Dog ownership is a big responsibility, bigger than most people realise. The Simple Guide to Puppies will give you the tools you need to bring your new canine addition home and prepare you for the day-to-day challenges of puppyhood. It provides tips on where to get your new puppy and includes chapters on training, feeding, exercising, grooming, health care, and safety. It offers solutions to common puppy problems and provides answers to questions asked by every owner in all types of situations. A valuable reference for both new and experienced owners, this handbook will help you transform your puppy into a dog that will be well-adjusted, well-mannered, and a cherished member of your family. Price: £26.49 Quantity:

PUPPYLOPAEDIA Puppylopaedia is the latest in this excellent series of guides which deliver essential pet care expertise to every puppy owner. It gives information on the basics for all normal aspects of good management including feeding, housetraining and health care. Instructional and question-and-answer sections enhance the reader's understanding of normal puppy behaviour, teach ways to keep your puppy healthy and show how to recognize any problems. The detailed, yet easy to understand text is enhanced by numerous excellent serious drawings and charming cartoons. Puppylopaedia can make every reader a better-informed owner -- ready for anything. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

PUPPY CARE AND TRAINING PET OWNERS GUIDE Author - Holmes - Publisher - Ringpress Taking on a puppy is a big responsibility, and this superbly illustrated guide is an indispensable handbook for all those who want to learn how to train and to care for the family dog. Learn all about early lessons, diet and exercise, health care, socialisation and training exercises. Authors John and Mary Holmes have spent a lifetime working with dogs in films and on television, as well as training their dogs for obedience competitions and farm work. Price: £8.49 Quantity:

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN Author - Fields Babineau - Publisher - TFH Training a puppy can be a huge but rewarding challenge that involves communication, discipline, and lots of love. Puppy Kindergarten helps the new puppy owner to understand a dog's learning process and offers tips on how to deal with the common communication barriers. It also discusses in detail behavioural problems such as barking, chewing, and jumping, and how to correct them in a positive manner. Puppy Kindergarten provides the dog owner with a solid foundation for raising a small puppy into a happy, well-adjusted, and obedient adult dog. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

PUPPY OWNERS SURVIVAL MANUAL Author - Julia Barnes - Publisher - Ringpress 256 spiral bound pages giving comprehensive information about your first puppy. Everything you need to know is here from locating your puppy, training, health care, paperwork - essential reading for all new owners. Price: £12.49 Quantity:

PUPPY PARENTING Author - Scott Miller - Publisher - Hamlyn Give your dog the best start to life with Dr Scott Miller's guide to raising the perfect puppy. All your questions are answered and concerns quelled with this friendly and authoritative guide to puppy care, which also contains features on puppy psychology and debunking popular myths. Follow "Puppy Parenting's" clear chronological format and learn what to expect at each stage of your pet's development, as well as how you can deal with behavioural and health issues. Case studies demonstrate real life problems and solutions and allow you to compare your experiences to those of other's, including Dr Miller's, as he raises his own troublesome terrier, Betty. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

PUPPY'S FIRST YEAR Author - Fields Babineau - Publisher - TFH All puppies are adorable, but not all new puppy owners are prepared for the work involved in raising a well-mannered companion. Puppies are as challenging as they are entertaining. Puppy's First Year helps the new puppy owner prepare for and deal with every situation, from selecting the perfect puppy to proper care and training. Most important, Puppy's First Year offers owners expert advice on helping puppies adjust to their new surroundings and environment. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

RAISING A PUPPY (keeping it simple series) Author - Liz Palika - Publisher - Dorling This superb 288 page guide has received 5 star reviews and provides all you need to know to raise a happy, healthy and obedient puppy. It outlines all the basics on exercising, feeding and grooming and includes expert tips on every aspect of puppycare. Liz Palika has been teaching dog obedience classes for more than twenty years. Liz is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America, and her books have won several awards. Her dog training book, All Dogs Need Some Training, was listed in Pet Life magazine as one of the top ten dog training books available today. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

PUPPY TRAINING THE GUIDE DOG WAY Author - Julia Barnes - Publisher - Ringpress The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has an unparalleled reputation for breeding, rearing and training dogs. Over the years it has been responsible for producing thousands of well-behaved animals. Now, for the first time, this great bank of knowledge and expertise is being made available to all dog owners. This superbly illustrated book, which includes more than 150 colour photographs, is the only dog training book officially approved by Guide Dogs. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

ULTIMATE PUPPY Authors - Terry Ryan and Teresa Shipp - Publisher - Ringpress In The Ultimate Puppy, expert advice is given on choosing a dog, outlining the pros and cons of more than 50 breeds, with tips on the specific care and training that may be required. Big or small, you want your dog to be a well-behaved, well-adjusted individual that is a pleasure to own. To help you achieve this, an education programme is mapped out, giving a guide to training exercises and learning experiences. Using a special question and answer format, a team of top dog behaviourists and trainers help you to tackle any problems that may arise. Lavishly illustrated with more than 350 colour photographs, including a unique puppy and adult feature, The Ultimate Puppy is essential reading for all dog owners. Price: £23.49 Quantity:

UNDERSTANDING AND TRAINING PUPPIES Author - Barbara Sykes - Publisher - Crowood All dog owners want their puppy to grow into a loyal and obedient adult dog. The author gives clear advice on how to lay the correct foundations during the first eight weeks of your puppy's life to achieve a happy, healthy and well-mannered canine companion. Barbara Sykes emphasizes the importance of understanding your dog's natural instincts, a balanced diet and correct training from the first day in your home. Her common sense approach to puppy management and careful teaching makes this book a challenging read for all who are thinking of buying a puppy. Price: £12.49 Quantity:

YOU AND YOUR PUPPY Author - Marion Lane - Publisher - TFH Marion Lane provides the new owner with expert advice on how to select the right puppy before explaining the proper way to housetrain, groom and care for him. She gives valuable advice on feeding and keeping him in the best of health in this excellent starter manual. Price: £11.45 Quantity:

YOU AND YOUR PUPPY Author - Bitetto & Hodgeson - Publisher - Howell You & Your Puppy combines the talents of both a professional dog trainer and a veterinarian to produce one inclusive book on raising a happy, healthy puppy. Here, owners will learn how to housetrain their puppies, training for different growth stages, the right amount of work and play to make training effective and enjoyable, new ways to work with puppies using special training methods Price: £19.49 Quantity:

YOUR FAMILYS FIRST PUPPY Author - Mott - Publisher - TFH 64 pages of beautifully presented information giving expert advice on all you need to know to give your new puppy the best start in life and to help him settle easily into his new home. Price: £11.45 Quantity:

YOUR OUTTA CONTROL PUPPY Author - Teoti Anderson - Publisher - TFH A fabulous new puppy behavior problem book from leading trainer Teoti Anderson. Find out about all the cutting edge positive training methods you can use to get your puppy under control. Learn how to deal with and stop unwanted chewing, barking and jumping up and all the other issues one can face with a new puppy. Breeders and trainers - consider recommending this to new puppy owners - you will save them a lot of heartache! Teoti Anderson is President of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

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Welcome to the Our Dogs and Our Cats online shop. 1 Lund Street, Trafford Park, Manchester, M16 9EJ, United Kingdom. Tel: (0044) 0844 504 9008 E-Mail: fiona@ourdogs.co.uk