Recommended Reading

[Colin]

Hi All,

We are looking to get a puppy in the spring. This would be our first so I would like to do a lot of research before the new family member arrives.

I would be grateful for any recommendations on good books relating to positive training and general dog care.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JudyN]

I like The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell: The Puppy Primer book | Puppy Training Book | Patricia McConnell

What type of dog are you hoping to get? Are you after a rescue, or investigating breeders? (That's just me being nosy, BTW - but then again there are so many bad breeders, it's important to know how to select a good one.)

 

[JoanneF]

Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy is getting good reviews.

 

[Colin]

I like The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell: The Puppy Primer book | Puppy Training Book | Patricia McConnell

What type of dog are you hoping to get? Are you after a rescue, or investigating breeders? (That's just me being nosy, BTW - but then again there are so many bad breeders, it's important to know how to select a good one.)

Hi JudyN,

Thanks for the recommendations, I will have a look at them.

We are considering a Spanish Water Dog. I have been researching breeders For a month or so and only contacted ones listed by the SWD Club and KC. I’m planning to speak with some this week and arrange visits March/April.

 

[Colin]

Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy is getting good reviews.

Thanks JoanneF,

I have already read that one. It was quite good.

 

[Mad Murphy]

Is the SWD very popular all of a sudden? wasn't there someone else here recently thinking about getting one?

 

[JudyN]

Is the SWD very popular all of a sudden? wasn't there someone else here recently thinking about getting one?

Same person, I think

 

[Ari_RR]

Portuguese Water Dogs are quite popular in US...
Anyway - awesome! Good luck with the puppy. Great that you are doing the research ahead of time, and staying on the positive reinforcement track!

 

[Colin]

Same person, I think

Yes, l’m the same person. I mentioned it when I said Hello when joining the forum.

 

[Mad Murphy]

Yes, l’m the same person. I mentioned it when I said Hello when joining the forum.

 

[Mad Murphy]

Ah ok .. sorry. I'm awful with human names but I do remember the dogs!

 

[Dibbythedog]

Im a bit late to the party. Pippa Mattinson The happy Puppy handbook.