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How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond

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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well- balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs. Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together. Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend. 1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development • quick and easy housebreaking • the essentials of proper nutrition • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Three Rivers Press (January 1, 2009)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307461300


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 08


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.68 x 7.98 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #5,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Dog Breeds (Books) #3 in Dog Training (Books) #242 in Reference (Books)


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    • How to raise the perfect dog
Great info from my favorite “dog whisperer”!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024 by Globaby
    • Pack leader
This a great read, with a new puppy it has been a tremendous help. I liked how it want from puppy hood and up. That along with know Cesar from tv it is a huge help as a new dog dad, it’s really raised my confidence on doing the right thing in raising a puppy.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024 by Jon C
    • Good Information, Easy Read!
I have read several of Cesar's books and enjoyed them all. They are all fun, quick, easy reads. This one has a lot of Cesar's own techniques for training puppies from the time they are brought home through adolescence and beyond. Other books featured the methods of others, including well known and/or academic dog trainers. This is not a book that emphasizes Caesar's well known abilities for rehabilitation of dogs, rather it is about the proper training of dogs so they never need rehabilitation Caesar obtained four puppies of very different breeds for this book, two from well known professional breeders in California, one was a rescue puppy. His training methods remained much the same for all of the puppies, varying more in emphasis (for each breed) than in detail. I was particularly interested in "Angel" the Miniature Schnauzer that he obtained from a.professional breeder.. We love the breed and currently own one that has some issues. Caesar emphasizes the importance of the breeder in getting the puppy off to a proper start and how necessary it is to continue training throughout his life. .Our Miniature Schnauzer was obviously not socialized properly either by the breeder or by his original owner, however, he is improving. Hopefully, in time with Caesar's methods and a lot of patience, he will live up to Caesar's definition of the "perfect dog". . Comment Comment | Permalink ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013 by edcaroleg
    • What I've Been Waiting For
This book is great--very informative, positive, and practical. I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about getting a puppy. As an experienced animal handler, I feel that this book is a great guide for the beginner and experienced alike. Among the things that I find particularly useful are the careful, step-by-step instructions, specific examples from puppies that Millan raised while working on this book, discussions from experienced breeders and dog trainers, and an extensive appendix of suggestions for further reading. The only thing not in the book that I would have loved would be a more thorough discussion of integrating the new puppy into a home that has older dogs already. While there is some discussion of this, it is not enough to provide the guidance I really would like. While some dog trainers will denounce Millan's methods as archaic and harsh, I would encourage readers to keep an open mind. While Millan does not employ a positive-reinforcement-only approach--which is what many of his detractors prefer--his methods are gentle and concerned only with the well-being of the dog. His methods have made a huge difference in my life and in my dog's life. She is happier and more balanced when I follow Millan's formula. Everyone who meets her comments on how well-behaved she is and takes great pleasure in petting and playing with her--even people who are typically frightened of dogs or just uncomfortable around them. As a high-energy, alpha-type dog, I don't believe that would be the case if I had not followed Millan's methods; for my strong-willed dog, positive reinforcement is only sometimes a strong enough motivation to encourage the behaviors I want, but discipline coupled with positive reinforcement is exactly what she needs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2009 by Shanna Early
    • Nothing New From His Show
I thought this was a fast, informative read. If you've seen Cesar's show, then there's nothing new in this book. In fact, I think there is an episode dedicated to the four dogs he highlights in this book which tells the same story. I'm fairly confident that if one were to watch that show, you'd get most of the information in this book. The writing is decent which made for a fast read. I found the personal anecdotes a bit distracting. I don't care what the other writer did when they brought the dog home to her house. I guess I came to this book thinking it would be more practical than the Monks book. And it is but it's still not quite like a handbook. I wanted something in which I could consult for quick answers with my puppy: how many times a day should I feed him? What do to if... What happens when ... Things of that nature. To be fair, most of my questions were covered, but the narrative format of the book doesn't allow for quick answers. Google is your friend. I guess I wanted a more pithy and searchable How To manual as opposed to a treatise, or reflection, on the art of raising a dog. I think a better editor might have helped him with this as they organized the chapters. At the end of each chapter, they try to do with with a few take away points, but it's still insufficient to be a useful reference guide in my opinion. Cesar's methodology has many detractors, so if this is your first book on puppy/dog training, you might want to look at some of the less-hyperbolic criticisms of Cesar and come to your own conclusion. There are definitely many different perspectives on how to properly raise your dog, Cesar's way being one of them. A point at which Cesar has taken great care to make in this book as if responding directly to such criticism over the years. I think this book is best seen as a useful contribution to your collection of books about your raising your dog. You should definitely not buy it thinking you'll find all the answers encapsulated in this short volume. One fairly important con of the text is that the subtitle is definitely misleading: "through puppyhood and beyond". You get a great deal on puppyhood. Perhaps too much before 8 weeks when many folks will be taking home their puppy's for the first time (don't get me wrong the information contained within is informative and important, but it could have been condensed to make room for much more practical sections in the puppyhood, adolescence, or adult phase of your puppy's life). You get a healthy section on puppyhood. But then adolescence and definitely adulthood get the short shrift. I think adulthood comprised two pages on my ipad. Perhaps a bit more, but not by much. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014 by Steve
    • Useful
It has helped to teach my dog.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024 by Satisfied Customer
    • Good read
Learned a lot
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024 by OW Melvin

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