Before and After Getting Your Puppy was my puppy raising BIBLE. I have found it online as a download for free:
Part One is the "BEFORE" part but has valuable info for now too: http://www.siriuspup.com/beforebook.html -- you'll have to click for which download you want toward the bottom of the page (either just text or with photos).
NOTE: This book is aimed primarily for those with puppies under 18 weeks...and especially for pups under 12 weeks as a major component is socialization during the critical development period of 8-12 weeks.
I should mention that the majority of the info in this book is directed at pups under 18 weeks. There is still value in some of the advice, but most useful for young puppies. I will add it to the info above so others know too.
This is great. I read through some and it is more aimed at socialization and trianing for pups right when they come home. The adolescent part is interesting also and applies to me right now - reminds me that I must continue training and socializing during this time. THANKS Adina.
Permalink Reply by Lori on September 22, 2009 at 11:14pm
Thanks so much for posting this. I love the cover art!