A Welcoming Wag.

Introduction.

1. Putting Yourself in Your Puppy’s Paws.

Genetic/Historic Impulses.

Discover Your Puppy’s Personality.

Nature versus Nurture.

2. A Welcome Home.

Shopping for Puppy Supplies.

Feeding Time.

Healthful Habits, Happy Home.

3. Doglish 101.

Ahem!—Getting Your Attention.

First Words.

The Civilized Puppy.

4. Puppy Parenting Styles.

What Feels Right.

Sweet Dreams.

Mystical Trinkets and Teaching Techniques.

Outside Help.

5. Fun, Structure, and Communication for All.

A Look at Yourself.

Choose Your Battles.

Age-Appropriate Discipline.

Modify You, Modify Puppy.

The Game Gallery.

6. The Not-So-Perfect Puppy.

Understanding Their Impulses.

Housebreaking 101.

What to Chew?

Mouthy Marvins.

Jump-a-holics.

Counter Cruising.

Loud Mouth.

Dynamic Diggers.

Poopie Palate.

Tough Puppy.

Separation Anxiety.

Leash Lungers.

Mule Wannabes.

Runaway Puppies.

Whine-a-Lots.

Doorway Dramas.

Mounting Dramatics.

Herding Habits.

Inedible Ingestion.

7. Enjoying the First Year.

Oh-So Dependent (8 to 12 Weeks).

Self-Assured (12–16 weeks).

Look At Me Now (4–6 months).

Hot Shot (7 to 9 months).

Who’s the Boss? (10 to 12 months).

Appendix.

Expecting a Puppy?

Raising Kids and Puppies.

Two Puppies: Twice the Fun or Double Trouble?

Transitioning a New Puppy with Other Pets.

Sarah’s Doglish Glossary.

References.

Website List.

Index.