Your pup's first week at home...
Day 1. The pup is not allowed in the house
Day 2. Okay, the pup is allowed in the house, but only for tonight so I can get some sleep
Day 3. The pup is allowed in every night but must stay in the bathroom
Day 4. (am) The pup is allowed in every room but must stay off the furniture
Day 4. (pm) The pup can get on the old furniture only
Day 5. Fine, I give up. The pup is allowed on all the furniture except the bed
Day 6. The pup can sleep on the bed, but only at the bottom end
Day 7. I have lost control! The pup is sleeping under the covers with me!
Day 8. Puppy training has to start!
Does this sound like your puppy?
In Happy Puppy: A Training Manual for Puppy (and Dog) Parents, Louise Laurens instructs first-time and long-time dog owners about:
- dog pack structure
- rewards and punishments
- looking after your dog's health and more training issues
Also includes case studies that illustrate what action should be taken and reassure you that you're not alone in your doggie mishaps.
A well-behaved pooch creates a calmer home environment: a happy dog equals a happy parent!
