The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete

The key to successfully training a puppy lies first in understanding his nature. Learning your new dog’s natural instincts, needs and behavior is brilliantly explained in this essential dog training guide. For more than 20 years, monks of New Skete have been breeding and training dogs. The first three months of a puppy’s life is observed in this guide.

Gentle touch is recommended to help forge the human-dog connection as beautiful black and white photographs chronicle the puppies’ first 12 weeks of life. Easy, basic training techniques are taught. Strategies to deal with problems and the basis for them are explained as the benefits of training are demonstrated. By gently asserting dominance over the dog a fulfillling relationship is assured.

Raising your Dog with the Monks of New Skete

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