Have
you ever wished there was a good, inexpensive book
that addresses the typical
new owner problems that you could send with your puppies
when they go to their new homes? “Super Puppy”®,
How To Raise The Best Dog You’ll Ever Have! by
Peter J. Vollmer is just such a book. My veterinarian
includes
it in the puppy pack given to clients when they bring
their pup in for his first visit.
Peter Vollmer has a degree
in psychology and a teaching certificate. His work
with the Wisconsin Humane Society made him realize
that less than 35% of all family dogs live out their
lives with their original owners. Many of the reasons
that dogs end up in a shelter include excessive barking,
biting, destructive chewing and failure to become housebroken.
This 39 page paperback addresses each of these issues
as well as several other areas. The text is easy to
read and follow. The illustrations make understanding
even easier. The chapter on subordination
is wonderful. Peter explains how all puppies are pushy.
They survive in the pack by advancing as far as possible
within the order of the pack. To have a successful
relationship with your puppy, you must become his pack
leader. He recommends a series of easy to perform exercises
that teach your pup that you are the pack leader and
have physical control over him. He also learns to enjoy
your hands on him so that removing something from his
mouth or grooming is easier for him to accept. How to read a dog’s
body language, introduce your pup to new situations
without causing problems, use a crate, how and when
to discipline, how to stop a puppy from jumping up
onto you, why exercise is so important to your new
youngster and some appropriate puppy games are all
covered in this quick and easy to read book. There
are also sections on selecting a breed and then choosing
the right puppy for you as well as how breeders can
provide sensory stimulation to their puppies before
they go to their new homes. This stimulation will help
a pup more readily adjust to family activity. With a little work and
dog understanding on your part as explained in his
book, you also can have a wonderful pup. Peter’s
advice will help you raise a puppy that has manners,
is a pleasure to be with and a welcome addition to
your family - your own Super Puppy!
For information contact:
Super Puppy ® Press, P.O. Box 463030, Escondido,
CA 92046-3030. (619) 489-1818. Single copy $8.95. Quantity
prices available. originally
published: Kuvasz Quarterly Fall 1997 |
