Duffy's World, 151 Tips for Raising Your Puppy is a novice's guide to the world of pet selection, adoption, training, and behavior. A prepared pet owner is one who is aware of what to expect before adopting a puppy. Experts say many dogs are surrendered to shelters before their second birthdays because owners can't handle their behaviors, don't have time for them, or weren't aware of the demands that are common to their breeds. Some of these demands include monthly grooming, extensive exercise, or preventive care. Some dog breeds have tendencies toward ear infections or need more dental care than others. In other words, the dog owners didn't do their homework or didn't realize the lifestyle changes that would occur when a dog becomes part of their family. Sometimes, our emotions or best intentions blindside us to the fact that this is a little living creature who will grow into a larger living creature, and this dog is going to exhibit the behaviors that we owners reinforce--good or bad. That sweet-faced, gentle little puppy may have learned to nip at his family members when they try to take a treat or toy away. Their ten pound puppy is now a sixty pound jumping fiend who recently pushed Grandma to the floor. Shelter and rescue workers hear these stories over and over. Dogs have torn furniture apart, chewed clothes and shoes, dashed around the house jumping from sofa to table to countertop, stealing food off plates. If you want a well-behaved pet, it's important to establish a consistent pattern of training so your dog knows the rules. The purpose of this book is to give owners a leg up on some of the characteristics that will determine their dog's behavior and personality and how we, as pet parents, can mold them to be the best canine citizens with consistent training and bonding. A well-behaved dog will surely be a welcome member in his "forever" home.
About the Author: Faith McCune's first dog was a gift from her mother. Faith lost her father to cancer when she was eight and her mother hoped a pet would help her heal. Prince eased the pain Faith felt coping with her father's death and brought joy into her heart again. Many pets later, Duffy came into her life and awakened a renewed passion for dogs. Faith and her husband debated a very long time before they decided to get another Australian Shepherd to keep Duffy active in his senior years. They also hoped to raise their young puppy, Corrie, the "right way," after discovering from Duffy many of the Tips shared in this book. Because of their experience with Duffy, a whole new world of experiences opened up for Corrie, who became an agility champion. Faith McCune is the Pawsitive Change Coach. Faith's passion for dogs spurred her mission to coach people whose challenges have left them lonely and isolated. She has created the P.A.W.S. system (The Positive Actionable Wisdom System) to help her clients clear away their barriers and reconnect with society again. 151 Tips for Raising Your Puppy is the second in the Duffy's World series. Duffy's World, Seeing the World Through a Dog's Eyes was an instant Amazon Kindle International Bestseller published in 2013 and is available at various bookstores and Amazon.com. Faith lives in San Diego with her husband and her young Australian Shepherd, Danna. They will be competing in agility and obedience trials starting this fall in southern California. Contact Faith McCune for more details about her P.A.W.S. system or send her feedback on the tips found in this book at pawsitivecoach@gmail.com.