"This is an amazing, must-have book for new puppy owners. . . . Kathy Callahan's exceptionally readable writing style combines scientifically sound guidance with humor and empathy."
-- Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, bestselling author of
The Power of Positive Dog Training "In this beautiful book, Kathy Callahan offers seminal information on introducing a puppy to our world."
-- Dr. Ian Dunbar, author of
Barking Up the Right Tree and
Before and After Getting Your Puppy "With ample advice on everything from vet visits to nail trimming, as well as recommendations for toys, supplies, and additional training resources, Callahan's book is an excellent guide that puts puppy welfare front and center."
-- Library Journal, Starred Review
"By laser-focusing on the
dog's emotional experience, Kathy Callahan outlines a whole new perspective for humans wanting to raise their dog 'right.' "
-- Justine Schuurmans, CPDT-KA, LFDM, owner and founder of www.TheFamilyDog.com
"Kathy Callahan has written the perfect book to walk puppy parents through this critical time period."
-- Annie Phenix, FDM, certified canine behaviorist and bestselling author of
Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs
"An absolute must-have for any human sharing their life with a puppy. It is one of the few reads I've found to really prepare people before their puppies come home."
-- Helen St. Pierre, CPDT-KSA, CDBC, founder of Old Dogs Go To Helen and owner of No Monkey Business Dog Training
"This fresh voice is just what today's puppy owners need. The author's everyday work with current owners shows on every page. She knows exactly what they're going through, and exactly what they need to hear."
-- Nancy Kerns, editor of
Whole Dog Journal
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This is the evolution of all puppy books! It brings families the most current, critical understandings and practical solutions for life with a new puppy. I will shout from the rooftops that this is the single-most-important read puppy families can get."
-- Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, author of
Meet Your Dog, developer of the L.E.G.S. Model of Integrated Canine Science, and founder of Family Dog Mediation
"A must-read for those lucky enough to welcome a chewing, peeing, pooping, fun-seeking, infinitely curious pup into their lives."
-- Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of
Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine and
The Emotional Lives of Animals 
