Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development

by Pat Hastings, Erin Ann Rouse

Another Piece of the Puzzle begins with an overview of developmental stages and moves on to selected articles by respected dog people about the contributions breeders and owners can make to their puppies' health, well-being and sure-footedness.

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2004

Reviews

[Daphne Walmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A interesting and easy-to-read collection of essays about the development of puppies and about practices to maximize their potential. Appropriate for both breeders and owners, it was recommended by the breeder from whom we've reserved a future puppy. (Yeah!)

[Nick Kronick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information

Excellent book with amazing information and tips and tricks. Being a new trainer found the nutritional information very useful. Thank you!

[Kim Bell Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, practical advice on choosing a breed and breeder, raising a puppy and puppy needs in the early years.

[DeljM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book!
Anyone handling puppies should definitely read.

Starts of with an overview of puppy development stages and is packed with great information on handling each stage. Great tips for what breeders should do to ensure sound puppies while still with mum and lots of useful information for new owners on what to expect when they get their puppy home.

It then continues on to selected articles by respected dog people providing information on puppy health, well being and sure-footedness.

It has articles about preparing puppy for the real world, how to pick the best agility puppy, preparing puppy for dog show world, vet care and raising a singleton.

List a load of great resources too! Highly recommend to anyone involved with dogs.

[Kathy Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource to understand quality breeding is a complex puzzle that all pieces need to be considered. This book is one piece of that puzzle. Read it!

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful info on puppy development for both breeders and new puppy parent. Includes lots of adorable photos of different puppy breeds doing different puppy things. It's a slim book with just the bare minimum of info.