How to Choose Puppy Training Books

Puppy training books may cover an aisle in a bookstore. You might feel overwhelmed in the sight of a lot of information when it comes to puppy training and care.

 They can be a great help especially if you don't know where to start. There are a lot of dog breeds in the world and you can find books that are even appropriate for each breed. If you want to purchase a puppy training book, take note of the following points:

1. Your new dog. There must be basic things to take note about taking care of a new dog on his first day at home. A special topic for naming a dog may be useful since a dog's name is the most important word that he has to learn. Then there must be some notes on how to socialize with the new dog, along with orienting him to his new surroundings and also with other family pets.

2. A guide for new owners. The book must have a chapter with a guide for owners like being a responsible owner and also major things to remember when you have a new dog like vet visits, immunizations and also an important chapter on spaying and neutering.

3. Puppy equipment. The book must have all the necessary information on what equipment is right for a puppy and a growing dog like feeding supplies, grooming kits and also puppy toys. Training equipment must also be explained in detail like leashes, collars, muzzles and clickers.

4. Hygiene. A puppy training book must be able to teach owners how to take care of dog hygiene regardless of breed and size. Puppies are very tricky to bathe and groom. A special guide must be included to teach new owners how to handle stubborn puppy behaviors when it comes to grooming. A special guide for grooming problems must be available too like fleas, ticks and worms.

5. Nutrition. Every dog training book must have a chapter on puppy nutrition. Every breed may have different nutritional needs but all pups need a special diet to grow healthy and strong. Supplements must be explained in detail too like deworming pills, supplements for a healthy coat and multivitamins.

6. Training. Training a puppy is best done with positive reinforcement so there must be a chapter about training with treats and with clickers. There are different styles to puppy training and it is dependent on the dog breed's temperament and behavior.

 The training book must be able to explain this in detail and have a picture or diagram of the step by step procedure on how the training is done
7. Health care and first aid. A dog training guide also must have a special chapter on health care for common puppy illnesses as well as first aid techniques that you must master in caring for your new dog.