{"subtitle": "through puppyhood and beyond", "description": {"type": "/type/text", "value": "From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you'll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives--as well as those who have already brought a dog home--Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, \"Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!\" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs. Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together. Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including:\u2022 what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development\u2022 quick and easy housebreaking\u2022 the essentials of proper nutrition\u2022 the importance of vaccinating--and of not over-vaccinating\u2022 creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership\u2022 how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs\u2022 how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem\u2022 unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breedFrom the Hardcover edition."}, "title": "How to raise the perfect dog", "covers": [7465730], "subjects": ["Training", "Pets", "Human-animal communication", "Nonfiction", "Behavior", "nyt:paperback_advice=2010-09-26", "Dogs", "New York Times bestseller", "Puppies", "Dogs, behavior", "Dogs, training", "Large type books"], "key": "/works/OL5838636W", "authors": [{"type": {"key": "/type/author_role"}, "author": {"key": "/authors/OL1431694A"}}], "type": {"key": "/type/work"}, "latest_revision": 11, "revision": 11, "created": {"type": "/type/datetime", "value": "2009-12-10T18:03:25.560370"}, "last_modified": {"type": "/type/datetime", "value": "2021-07-10T04:30:21.057615"}}