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Part I: Introductions

• Puppy Proofing Your Home
  Puppy Proofing Your Home
  
  
• Imagine Yourself as a Puppy
  Imagine Yourself as a Puppy
  
  
• Learn to Speak the Language of "Dog"
  Learn to Speak the Language of "Dog"
  
  
• Common Dog Personality Descriptions
  Common Dog Personality Descriptions
  
  
• First Impressions Count
  First Impressions Count
  
  
• Deciding About Responsibility of Care of Puppy
  Deciding About Responsibility of Care of Puppy
  
  
• Puppy's Schedule
  Puppy's Schedule
  
  
• Essential Tools and Equipment
  Essential Tools and Equipment
  
  

Part II: Training Techniques

• 8 to 12 Weeks Training Goals
  8 to 12 Weeks Training Goals
  
  
• 12 to 16 Weeks Training Goals
  12 to 16 Weeks Training Goals
  
  
• 16 to 24 Weeks Training Goals
  16 to 24 Weeks Training Goals
  
  
• 6 to 9 Months Training Goals
  6 to 9 Months Training Goals
  
  
• 9 to 12 Months Training Goals
  9 to 12 Months Training Goals
  
  

Part III: Puppy's Health

• Vaccinations
  Vaccinations
  
  
• Pests and Bugs That Torment Your Puppy
  Pests and Bugs That Torment Your Puppy
  
  
• First Aid
  First Aid
  
  
• Nutrition
  Nutrition
  
  

Breed Descriptions, Pictures and Other Information

• Affenpinscher
  Adopting Puppies: Affenpinscher Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Affenpinscher Appearance and Personality
    The Affenpinscher is one of the most ancient of all toy dogs, and is believed to have been a major influence in the development of many of the smaller rough-coated breeds of Europe.
    
    
• Afghan Hound
  Adopting Puppies: Afghan Hound Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Afghan Hound Appearance and Personality
    The Afghan Hound first appeared in the US in 1926. The first specimens were brought to England in the latter part of the 19th century.
    
    
• Airedale Terrier
  Adopting Puppies: Airedale Terrier Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Airedale Terrier Appearance and Personality
    The Airedale Terrier originated from Airedale in Yorkshire, England.
    
    
• Akita
  Adopting Puppies: Akita Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Akita Appearance and Personality
    The Akita is a dog breed originating in Japan and is one of seven breeds designated as a national monument of Japan.
    
    
• Alaskan Malamute
  Adopting Puppies: Alaskan Malamute Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Alaskan Malamute Appearance and Personality
    The Alaskan Malamute is named after the native Innuit tribe called Mahlemuts. It is one of the oldest arctic sled dogs.
    
    
• American Eskimo
  Adopting Puppies: American Eskimo dog Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies American Eskimo dog Appearance and Personality
    The American Eskimo is a member of the non-sporting group of AKC classifications, as well as a member of the spitz family or Nordic breeds.
    
    
• American Foxhound
  Adopting Puppies: American Foxhound Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies American Foxhound Appearance and Personality
    The American Foxhound is a good choice for people who live in rural areas or on large farms.
    
    
• American Water Spaniel
  Adopting Puppies: American Water Spaniel Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies American Water Spaniel Appearance and Personality
    The American Water Spaniel originated around the mid-1800s. Its true place of origin is a mystery.
    
    
• Anatolian Shepherd Dog
  Adopting Puppies: Anatolian Shepherd Dog Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Anatolian Shepherd Dog Appearance and Personality
    The Anatolian Shepherd served as shepherds’ frontline defense from predators. The dog breed is probably more than 6,000 years old.
    
    
• Border Collie
  Adopting Puppies: Border Collie Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Border Collie Appearance and Personality
    The Border Collie can be a very well behaved dog if trained well.
    
    
• Australian Cattle Dog
  Adopting Puppies: Australian Cattle Dog Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies: Australian Cattle Dog Appearance and Personality
    The Australian Cattle Dog has been of great benefit to the beef industry of Australia.
    
    
• Australian Terrier
  Adopting Puppies: Australian Terrier Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Australian Terrier Appearance and Personality
    The Australian Terrier is one of the smallest of the working terriers.
    
    
• Clumber Spaniel
  Adopting Puppies: The Clumber Spaniel Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies The Clumber Spaniel Appearance and Personality
    The Clumber Spaniel was named for Clumber Park, the Estate of the Duke of Newcastle. It was developed from an older French strain.
    
    
• Curly-Coated Retriever
  Adopting Puppies: Curly-Coated Retriever Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Curly-Coated Retriever Appearance and Personality
    The Curly Coated Retriever is a dog often referred to as a Curly originally bred in England for upland bird and waterfowl hunting.
    
    
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier
  Adopting Puppies: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Dandie Dinmont Terrier Appearance and Personality
    This short legged dog is in the terrier group and was developed in the 17th century as an otter and badger specialist in the Cheviot and Teviotdale Hills in the border country of Scotland and England.
    
    
• Flat-Coated Retriever
  Adopting Puppies: Flat-Coated Retriever Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Flat-Coated Retriever Appearance and Personality
    The Flat-Coated Retriever has ancestry of the Retriever Proper, a cross-breed emerging from the Large Newfoundland, setter,
    
    
• French Bulldog
  Adopting Puppies: French Bulldog Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies French Bulldog Appearance and Personality
    The French Bulldog is in the Non-Sporting Group AKC classification.
    
    
• Irish Wolfhound
  Adopting Puppies: Irish Wolfhound Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Irish Wolfhound Appearance and Personality
    The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of all dogs. It is in the hound group of AKC classifications.
    
    
• Keeshond
  Adopting Puppies: Keeshond Appearance and Personality
  
  
  • Adopting Puppies Keeshond Appearance and Personality
    The Keeshond dog breed was mainly a barge dog that served on numerous vessels on the Rhine River.
    
    

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