Crowley County Combined Library

51 Puppy Tricks gives puppy owners the tools they need to teach behaviors and tricks to their puppy through step-by-step instructions and photographs. Most other puppy training books focus on curbing bad behavior. Some have training, but only the most basic tricks. Kyra's curriculum differs from that of 101 Dog Tricks in that the instructions are geared for the less mature dog. Young puppies are not yet well-tuned to humans, and respond better to...

"The focus is on a puppy's first year of life: the major developmental, socialization, and fear periods; the characteristics of a good owner for fulfilling the puppy's needs; and how to train and modify behaviors using positive (reward-based) methods"--

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles hears about the puppies who lost their homes in a flood, he wants to help out. Especially after meeting Lucy, an adorable basset mix. but when items go missing after bringing the pup home, the Petersons realize this dog has a very special habit.

Describes how puppies are born and fed, how they grow and communicate, and how they learn to walk.

Who's going to be your new best friend? Choosing a puppy is a lot of fun, but it's also an important decision. This unique guide shows you how to select the breed, which most perfectly matches your personality and environment. Looking for a laid-back, comforting friend? A Saint Bernard or Pinscher would love to stay at home and relax with you. Need a dog that loves the city? Welsh corgis and French bulldogs are among the most cosmopolitan of canines....

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home! In this special Valentine's Day story, Charles and his best friend Sammy meet Honey, a sweet, intelligent yellow Lab who's family is moving away--without Honey! When Charles brings this puppy home, guess who falls in love? Charles's mom--the cat lover of the family! Will the Petersons end up keeping Honey? Or will Honey become a service dog and best pal for Noah, a talented artist who uses...

Penny the Puppy is trying to learn something very important in school... how to count. The only problem is that Penny keeps getting distracted. How is a puppy supposed to concentrate on her numbers when Misty Wood is so beautiful and interesting? With help from some new friends, Penny might just find a way!

The Petersons are off to a weekend in the woods. Charles is excited to venture into the outdoors with his puppy, Buddy. When the family arrives at Misty Valley, Charles discovers that a smart Weimaraner named Bentley is lonely and in need of a home. But Charles is only there for the weekend. Can he find Bentley a home in just three days?

Simple text and photographs present the physical characteristics and behavior of puppies.

Provides advice to dog owners with new puppies, advocating an early start to puppy training, and discussing what factors to consider when selecting a breed, housebreaking, unwanted chewing, health and grooming, emergency care, and the interaction between puppies and small children.