Whether you are thinking of getting a puppy or you already have one, here is a wonderful book to help you understand and raise your new pet. Available through on-line retailers or your favorite brick-and-mortar book store, The Art of Raising a Puppy from the New Skete Monks is a must have.

The monks of New Skete have been breeding and training dogs at their New York monastery for more than 20 years. Their techniques for raising a puppy focus on understanding the world from the puppy's perspective: his instincts, his needs, and typical dog behaviors. Understanding a dog, the monks say, is the key to successfully training him.

Although the monks raise German Shepherds, the suggested concepts and training techniques apply to any intelligent puppy - which, of course, yours is. The book explores basic puppy training and provides insight and training techniques for all types of dog behavior problems. The monks analyze the roots of problems from the dog's world view and match problems to training techniques.

The book helps potential owners choose an appropriate breed and, most importantly, shows how to become your puppy's pack leader from the start. The Art of Raising a Puppy recommends only sensitive and humane training techniques - positive reinforcement not punishment. The monks love dogs and want you to experience the ultimate rewards of being a dog owner.

The Art of Raising a Puppy

Posted by Paula.