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Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to be a puppy? Author of the classic Inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz tries to find out, spending a year scrutinizing her puppy's daily existence, and poring over the science of early dog development. Few of us meet our dogs at Day One. The dog who will, eventually, become an integral part of our family, our constant companion and best friend, is born without us into a family of her own. A puppy's critical early development into...
Author
Series
Pigeon (Picture books) volume 4
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.
7) My puppy
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"A care guide for care and raising of puppies, especially aimed toward providing needed information for the early stages of dog development and training"--Provided by publisher.
8) Puppies
Author
Series
Publisher
Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step instructions for the new pet owner, including tips on choosing a puppy, preparing for the new family member's arrival, nutrition, sleep, housetraining, medical care, socialization, and more.
Author
Publisher
Ebury Spotlight
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
'The perfect puppy hasn't been born yet. But that's not to say the perfect puppy for YOU doesn't exist.' When raising a puppy, we all want to make sure we're doing it right, but sometimes the unrealistic expectations of perfection can be overwhelming. Britain's best dog trainer, Graeme Hall, is here to help with his stress-free guide to training and caring for your puppy, so that they grow into a happy, well-adjusted dog. From choosing the right puppy...
13) Scout
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 7
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lizzie and Charles Peterson know a lot about puppies. That's because the Petersons are a foster family for young dogs. They have an adorable puppy of their own, Buddy, but they still love helping other puppies find homes. Then Lizzie and Charles meet Scout, a gentle German shepherd who is very good at helping people. A puppy like Scout needs a special owner. Can the Petersons find the perfect person?
15) The golden rules of positive puppy training: everything you need to know for your puppy's first year
Author
Publisher
CompanionHouse Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The focus is on a puppy's first year of life: the major developmental, socialization, and fear periods; the characteristics of a good owner for fulfilling the puppy's needs; and how to train and modify behaviors using positive (reward-based) methods"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"How do you choose a puppy? What sort of basket should you get it? What food will it like, and how much? How do you train it and keep it happy? What should you do if your dog looks ill? Find answers to all your questions in this guide to puppy and dog care written specially for young pet owners. With illustrations that are simple and fresh, cute and funny accompanied by informative text from well-known animal writer, Helen Piers, this book has everything...
17) Snowball
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very good with puppies. They want one of their own, but their mom isn't ready for them to have one full time. So for now, they take care of puppies that need help finding new homes. The Peterson kids hear about Snowball. Someone left the fluffy puppy all alone at the gas station. Snowball is sick and hungry. He needs a family of his own. Can Charles and Lizzy find one that is just right?
18) Rascal
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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