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by Ian Dunbar (Author) "If you have your heart set on raising and training a puppy, make sure you train yourself beforehand ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: New World Library (Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1577314557
  • ISBN-13: 978-1577314554
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,899 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In Before and After Getting Your Puppy, one of the worlds leading authorities on dog training and behaviour, Dr. Ian Dunbar combines his two popular puppy-training manuals into one indexed value-priced hardcover edition. In clear steps, with helpful photographs and easy-to-follow training deadlines, he presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog.
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126 of 127 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars everything you could ever need to train your puppy, 29 Mar 2005
Buy this book!!!I have a wiggly 9 week old springer spaniel and i have bought numerous puppy training guides and books to help me train her properly. this book is by far the best.it gives advice on bite inhibition, people socialisation, puppy classes, car journeys, chewtoys, grooming, recall training...just about everything you need minus a dog!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant........., 31 Jan 2006
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I made the mistake of not buying this book before i got a puppy. Having read it, i am now trying to correct the things i have done wrong. With out this book as a guide, i think i would have been in deep trouble. Now my puppy is adjusting to family life and i can see an improvement, especially with toilet training. This book is money well spent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended! , 28 Aug 2007
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I have read many, many dog books as I have undertaken several courses in canine behaviour and training. This is the book I recommend anyone getting a puppy to buy. It's easy to read, provides practical information on training and is based on positive methods. If you're thinking of getting a puppy, or have one already, this book is truly brilliant!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a good method of training
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