Your Beagle Puppy Month by Month: Everything You Need to Know at Each State to Ensure Your Cute and Playful Puppy

by Terry Albert

Overview

Your Beagle Puppy Month by Month, written by a veterinarian, a trainer, and a breeder team, provides readers with everything they need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure their playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Coverage includes information on what to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home, the necessary vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them, and when a trip to the vet is needed. Also included:

   • Instructions on making potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible.
   • Discussion on why and how to crate train and what to do when your puppy cries at night.
   • Knowing when to teach your puppy is ready to learn basic commands and how to go about leash training.
   • Socialization: why it's necessary, when it should happen, and how to make sure it does.
   • Exercising and feeding your puppy appropriately to ensure he stays physically and mentally healthy.
   • When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works.
   • How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth.
   • What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465457622
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	01/10/2017
Series:	Your Puppy Month by Month
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	1,033,073
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Terry Albert has been working with dogs for more than 25 years as a pet sitter, dog trainer, and dog foster parent. Her writing credits include several books, Petco, PetDoc.com, Delta Society, plus numerous websites and newsletters.

Deb Eldredge, DVM, is a graduate of Cornell and winner of the Gentle Doctor Award for best client care. She is an award-winning writer, author of numerous pet books, and past president of the Dog Writers Association of America.

Mike and Karen Kurtzner have been involved in Beagles for several decades. Their Sun Valley Beagles have produced both show and field trial dogs. Mike has served as an AKC Field Trial Judge, and both Mike and Karen have worked as professional handlers in the show ring. Currently, they are members of the National Beagle Club and actively show while they mentor new people in the breed.

Table of Contents

Months 1-2 The Littermate 2

Your puppy grows rapidly these first 2 months. Her mother provides most of her care. Your pup's mother and littermates teach your pup the skills she needs to know.

Month 3 Your Puppy Comes Home 20

You choose your pup this month and then go home to prepare for his arrival. When you have him home, you begin crate and housetraining, get his vaccines, and more.

Month 4 Finding Her Way 64

Teething begins at 4 months. She is in the critical period for socialization, so that's your focus now. You work on socializing while you have fun playing together.

Month 5 The Rebel 98

Your puppy becomes more independent this month. His vaccines are finished, socialization continues, and obedience training and household rules are reinforced.

Month 6 Full Speed Ahead 132

She starts to look more like a growing dog this month. Injuries are likely as she romps and runs. Expect a few behavior issues as she tests the rules.

Month 7 The Silly Tweenager 168

At 7 months, consider spaying or neutering your pup. Training continues, further cementing the bond between the two of you.

Month 8 Adolescence 200

Teenagers are a challenge, as you'll learn this month. She's distracted, so help her learn concentration and self-control while giving her plenty of exercise.

Month 9 In Search of a Leader 228

Your pup begins to develop mature male or female physical characteristics this month. Put his nose to work with tracking and barn hunts.

Month 10 In Transition 260

You can begin comparing your puppy to the breed standard this month, Deal with barking and other behaviors before they become habits.

Month 11 Putting Your Beagle to Work 284

At 11 months, he's almost an adult. You can more easily travel with him now and get him involved with dog sports, such as obedience and agility.

Month 12 Your Beagle Grows Up 310

She goes in for her annual checkup this month. You continue to provide training and plenty of exercise. From here on out, enjoy your best friend!

A Glossary 333

B Body Condition Assessment 339

C Household and Yard Hazards 343

D Resources 347

Index 351