Over the years I have had countless enquiries about how to look after and train puppies and I am happy to recommend and endorse this 56 page booklet on the subject. It has been extremely well written by Lyn Fleet and Helen Roberts, both members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (whose members use kind, fair and effective methods).

The authors have a particular interest in, and understanding of, puppy development. This is a short, but critical, time in a dog's life. Many behaviour problems that arise later on in a dog's life could have been prevented by a careful, structured and "busy" upbringing (but not too busy - see FASEDUP).

The information contained in this booklet comes from years of experience living with their own dogs, and helping clients cope with that happy but fraught time that is their dog's childhood. They hope that, by reading this booklet and putting the advice into practice, they can help you give your puppy the best start in life. Also read our web site for in depth help and advice about puppies and dogs.

Topics covered in this booklet are -

Settling Your Puppy Into His new Home - Making sure he feels safe from Day One

Simple House Rules - Preventing confusion and keeping the peace

Feeding the New Arrival - The dietary minefield

How Puppies Learn - How can we train them if we don't know?

Housetraining - For things that go "squelch" underfoot

Chew Chew Train - Your puppy, the Interior Designer from Hell!

Socialisation and Habituation - How to teach your puppy not to be a scaredy-cat!

How Do You Do? - Making sure your puppy is always pleasant to say hello to

The Indoor Kennel - Your Puppy's Own Bedsit - How to use these invaluable canine playpens

Don't Leave me This Way - Helping your puppy cope with solitude

Puppies and Children - an Ideal Combination? - Teaching love and respect for both these little terrors!

Something to Sink Your Teeth Into - Those needle sharp teeth are there for a reason - find out why

Your Puppy's Name - Using it effectively - would you believe there's a right way and a wrong way?

Getting Your Puppy Used to his Collar and Lead - It can be a testing time - take the trauma out of the situation

Pure in Mind and Body - Owning a puppy who is physically AND mentally fit

Choosing a Puppy Class - Your puppy deserves First Class education

What's Yours is Mine and What's Mines My Own - Avoiding the pitfalls of resource guarding

Car Travel - Sick bags ready?

Grooming and Handling - There's nothing worse than trying to groom a Tasmanian Devil - here's how to make it painless, for both of you

Health and Welfare - All the necessary puppy accessories!

Owning More Than One Dog - It's great fun - but beware, it is also a minefield!

The Law and Its Implications

Puppy Proof Your Home - Avioding household and environmental hazards

Socialisation Exercises

Also written in this "Fast Track" series of books is "The Dog Survival Kit" - Coping with Adolescence and Beyond.