As a Breeder for 30 years , I've bought all 4 editions of this wonderful book . I called it my " Puppy Bible " . Because of it , all my pups went to their new owners well socialized and with a copy of the book . I no longer breed, but am on a dog forum and constantly recommend it .

This is the friendliest how-to book I've ever seen. For example, at the end of the semi-scientific chapter on how to test a puppy's personality and temperament, it points out that people have been raising puppies for thousands of years without formal tests. It instantly restored my faith in my home-grown skills while giving me more to think about. Read it at any depth.

I purchased this book 15 years ago with my puppy Major. I followed its advice and he was a wonderful dog. When I recently purchased a new puppy Nala - I bought it again and we have started the training they recommend. Very concise and easy to read!!!!

This book is amazing, it tells you step by step to teach your puppy in day life, how to choose a good breader etc. I'm planning to get a puppy in 3 months frm now, this book taught me how to handle the puppy since the first day you brought it home. Really good book.