I'm hoping to get a puppy in the New Year, and wanted to do my homework first. There are hundreds, if not millions of 'How to' books out there, all giving you advice on different aspects of raising a well behaved puppy. This one does exactly what it says on the book cover! The K.I.S.S principle is fantastic - it doesn't think you already know something and therefore gloss over it. It's basic, straightforward, highlights pros, cons... it was a good, easy read, and answered all the questions I had lurking in the back of my brain...!