The Perfect Puppy Take Britain's Number One Puppy Care Book With You For First Time Owners Book

The Perfect Puppy: Take Britain's Number One Puppy Care Book With You is an essential paperback for new and prospective dog owners who want confident, well-mannered puppies. Ideal for parents, trainers, and gift buyers, this updated edition combines clear step-by-step guidance with the latest findings in canine behaviour to help you raise a problem-free dog from day one. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780600617228. This revised puppy care book brings together practical training plans, socialisation schedules and behaviour prevention techniques in a user-friendly design. Whether you're housetraining a mischievous pup, teaching reliable recall, or managing chewing and biting, the book offers proven methods that fit into everyday life. It reads like a trusted course for busy owners who want gentle, effective results — perfect for bedtime reading, class preparation or as a go-to reference between veterinary visits. Inside this puppy care guide Step-by-step training plans — Clear sequences for basic commands, leash work and manners that build success with small, achievable goals. Socialisation programmes — Age-appropriate exercises to boost confidence and reduce fearfulness around people, dogs and new environments. Problem prevention — Practical solutions for biting, chewing, separation anxiety and house soiling that focus on prevention rather than punishment. Games and enrichment — Interactive activities that channel puppy energy into learning and strengthen the human–dog bond. About the author Gwen is a recognised authority in dog behaviour, having worked for a leading UK national animal welfare charity from 1988–2002 and pioneering the use of behaviour science in rehoming. She was the first full-time Animal Behaviourist appointed by a national charity, led a team of behaviourists and has solved behaviour problems in thousands of rehomed dogs. As founder of Puppy School in 2003, Gwen established a nationwide network of professionally-trai