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Books on puppies/ training

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sonjadog · 19/01/2018 18:49

I'm thinking of getting a new puppy. I have had a couple of dogs previously, so I am not new to dog ownership, but last time I had a puppy was 14 years ago and I am sure the world of puppy and general dog training has moved on since then. Which books would you recommend for a new puppy owner?

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rightsaidfrederickII · 19/01/2018 19:09

For recall specific stuff, Total Recall by Pippa Mathison

And don't forget training classes! Ours have really helped - I started with a reactive young adult with almost zero training and have found them invaluable.

missbattenburg · 19/01/2018 19:38

Pippa also has the Happy Puppy Handbook which is brilliant at covering all the basics in a modern way. Really great read to prepare for a new canine arrival...

tinymeteor · 19/01/2018 19:52

Gwen Bailey's The Perfect Puppy

CMOTDibbler · 19/01/2018 19:53

Pippa Mathison also has a book called Perfect Puppy which is good.

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sonjadog · 19/01/2018 22:17

Great, thanks!

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merrykate · 20/01/2018 10:25

Could someone please post a link to the Perfect Puppy book mentioned? I can only see one by Gwenn Bailey. Thanks!

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sonjadog · 20/01/2018 17:45

One of these? www.amazon.co.uk/Pippa-Mattinson/e/B00EAPNSNW/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1?tag=mumsnetforum-21

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Jigglytuff · 20/01/2018 17:51

Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey is great.

Jigglytuff · 20/01/2018 17:53

Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey is great.

Handsonmum · 03/11/2021 16:11

'You and your puppy in a nutshell' by Carry Aylward. It's excellent

HaplessHetty · 03/11/2021 16:35

Easy peasy puppy squeezy book by Steve Mann.

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