The Art of Raising a Puppy

By: The Monks of New Skete

Narrated by: Michael Wager

Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

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 ©

going to try all of this

a lot of practical advice. going to reread and try all of this out while doing so

Insightful

Where does The Art of Raising a Puppy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is not meant to be an entertaining book but an informative one. It shows you proper, effective methods of raising your puppy. This book also explains why the monks use the methods they do. It is by far the best dog training book I have ever read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Art of Raising a Puppy?

There are many, many things to remember in this book. So much so, that it would be impossible to remember it all but if you can take even a portion of it and apply it to your own situations, you will be far ahead of the game.

Have you listened to any of Michael Wager’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not heard a Michael Wager's performance before but in this case he did a great job. A teaching type book can become boring if not presented well. He has a pleasant and animated voice.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Puppy approved!

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended book for anyone anticipating a new puppy in their home.

Very insightful but not happy with all recommendations

The narrator was great, the entire idea is definitely great but I’m not sure about the disciplining suggestions. Maybe it’s because I haven’t gotten by puppy yet.

Fabulous book.

The ending is just lovely. Pups reconnect us with God. 🙂. Sharing your life with another life brings happiness. 🐾

One of the best book in this topic

Highly recommend book. Very well explains how yo study your dog and build a life long happy relationship.

Hummm... Nothing wrong with this picture!!

As a dog trainer I see the benifit for any future dog owner in this audio book. Most of the question I get from my hanlders (owners) is after the fact... Why is my dog so active, why is my dog still urinating in the house... Bla bla bla...
This is the most useful book I've read on puppys! I think I will introduce a pre-puppy course for my classes. I really do not beleive to have owners put their dog down because their dog are to active or destroy the house. Future dog handlers (owners) should look at their needs before getting into trouble, and this book covers it all. I really do not any monks but these guys are great... Excellent and very good reading (listening). I can not say enough!!!

Great useful tips for Raising a puppy

Would you listen to The Art of Raising a Puppy again? Why?

To refresh some of the basic concepts that the book recomends.

What other book might you compare The Art of Raising a Puppy to and why?

How to raise the perfect dog by Cesar Millan.

Have you listened to any of Michael Wager’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Nothing.

Any additional comments?

Practical books like this one should come with a pdf of the basic diagrams of the chapters.

Excellent

Good insight for the puppy I am about to adopt! This was an excellent listen

Awesome guide for puppies!

Love the monks assertive but gentle philosophy. Enjoyed this book tremendously and it has been a great resource for training our new puppy!

Illustrates the human dog connection brilliantly

Phenomenal book on humane treatment and training of young dogs. Applicable to any training scenario.