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Puppies For Dummies

Published:  
June 2, 2025

Overview

A guide to puppy ownership that's just as fun to read as your puppy is to play with

Puppies For Dummies equips you with the latest advice on starting out right with a new puppy. Dog expert and influencer Sarah Hodgson offers dog parents trusted input on caring for a new companion, including updated information on creating good habits and routines, keeping your puppy healthy, and curbing common frustrations, anxieties, and aggressions, especially in the post-pandemic world. This timely and uplifting guide covers everything from choosing a puppy that fits your lifestyle to preparing your home, selecting the right products, and mastering age-appropriate training to set your pup up for a lifetime of success.

  • Knowing what to expect when bringing a puppy into your home
  • Understanding how to communicate and read your puppy's body language
  • Establishing routines for housebreaking, socialization, and sleep training
  • Addressing challenges like jumping, nipping, barking, anxiety, and aggression

This Dummies guide is your go-to resource on how to best integrate a puppy into your life—and how to make sure that pup stays happy and healthy.

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Owning a puppy is definitely fun, but it’s also a huge responsibility. You’re caring for a new four-legged member of the family. You need to keep your puppy safe and healthy, instill good manners with puppy house training and habits, and teach basic puppy commands so that other folks enjoy your puppy as much as you do.

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