The Art of Raising a Puppy

By: The Monks of New Skete

Narrated by: Michael Wager

Here is everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practicalities of every phase of caring for your puppy, the Monks of New Skete offer clear, sympathetic, and intelligent guidelines. This complete guide is a source of wisdom and inspiration for anyone genuinely committed to building a loving and lasting relationship with their dog.

You'll learn:

• how to choose a puppy
• how to handle your puppy's first night at home
• successful house-training
• the value of a consistent schedule
• general care of your puppy
• leash training and preliminary obedience work
• visual and vocal communication with your pup
• basic obedience training
• ways to cope with common puppy problems

More important, you'll discover a unique approach to puppy training based on a deep respect and understanding of canine behavior.

The Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training German shepherds for more than 25 years, and their extraordinary grasp of every facet of puppy behavior has gained them worldwide attention. New Skete Monastery is located in Cambridge, New York.

©1991 The Monks of New Skete (P)2006 HighBridge Company; 1998 ©

Great info for beginners!

Easy to listen to and very informative. Would highly recommend to new dog owners. We are now ready to bring our new puppy home.

Perfect listen to prepare for a new puppy

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

We are expecting a new puppy is a couple of weeks and while we have always had dogs; it has been 12 years since we had a puppy. Great thoughts on the right way and the wrong way to train the new family member. Patience and repetition with lots of praise...

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Patience and praise will make a good companion.

Such a great listen. Easy to listen to great info!

Loved it. Listened to the sample of about 8 puppy books and went with this one. Was not dissapointed. Voice was super relaxing and reassuring to listen to with a TON of helpful information, guidance, and perspective. Today is day 1 with the puppy and I'm stoked I listened to this book beforehand.

Excellent insight!

Great information. A bit quiet on the recording. I had to max out the volume on my Samsung S8 phone

If your thinking about adopting a dog read this first

This is by far the best book I’ve read about training a dog. The understanding of the relationship, interaction and emotional strengthening for the dog and owner is defined as well as practical knowledge in how it is achieved through praise and encouragement. It’s not Just a book about training a puppy it is a lesson in life itself.