Puppy Problems? No Problem! By Brenda Aloff, Dogwise Publishing, 313 pages, $39.95.
THEY are cute little bundles of fur that are endearing from the moment they come into your home.
Puppies are also a lot of work and require a great deal of attention.
The groundwork that you do with your puppy will help determine what sort of dog it will be when it's full grown. Taking the time to learn proper training techniques and being consistent with them will reward you tenfold later on.
Brenda Aloff is a professional dog trainer who specializes in problem behaviour. Her 20 years of experience has shown her a wide variety of behavioural issues and what to do to correct them. Being proactive is crucial to much of the instruction she provides. Instead of reacting to a problem after it has developed she guides you through how to recognize a situation that is building and shows you how to correct it.
Aloff begins with an explanation of puppy developmental stages before discussing strategies to manage your new puppy's environment. The third section is the start of the training guide and leads into extensive information on best ways to address a wide range of issues. Dogs are unique and not every technique will be appropriate for every dog. Aloff provides a number of approaches for most training objectives and does so in a clear and easy to follow manner.
This valuable book could be the guide to a much better relationship with your dog; it's worth the time and effort.
