"For more than 30 years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. Long before Elizabeth Marshall Thomas revealed "the hidden life of dogs," and long before Cesar Milan started whispering on TV, the Monks of New Skete were there, offering sage and practical advice on the rewards and responsibilities of sharing your life with a canine friend. In their two now-classic...

"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...

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?

Very few dog trainers have not been influenced by Dr. Ian Dunbar's dog-friendly philosophy. In the 1970s, Dr. Dunbar sparked a dramatic shift in dog training - away from leash corrections and drill-sergeant adult dog classes based on competitive obedience and toward a positive approach using toys, treats, and games as rewards for teaching basic manners, preventing behavior problems, and modifying temperament. Before Dr. Dunbar there were no classes...

A guide to selecting, training, and caring for a puppy includes information on housetraining, socializing, puppy behavior, and exercise.

"While nursing a broken heart, Josh Michaels is outraged when a neighbor abandons his very pregnant dog, Lucy, at Josh's Colorado home. But Josh can't resist Lucy's soulful brown eyes, and though he's never had a dog before, he's determined to do the best he can for Lucy--and her soon-to-arrive, bound-to-be-adorable puppies. Soon in over his head, Josh calls the local animal shelter for help, and meets Kerri, a beautiful woman with a quick wit and...

While the Petersons are enjoying a winter picnic at Loon Lake Park, Lizzie rescues a lost puppy in trouble and then sets out to find its owner.

Offers advice on bringing home a new puppy including advanced preparations, grooming, and visits to the veterinarian.

How to teach puppies (first two years of life) increasingly difficult tricks through positive reinforcement, step-by-step instruction, and photos of every step.

"Join a cat and puppy pair through their day--the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned--as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen is just being together."--