Puppy Parenting

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Puppy Parenting (NAPSA)—Puppyhood—the most delightful and toughest age in your dog’s life—is the subject of PUPPY Thefirst, PERFECT “Puppy Perfect” Me co]PUEHeareNtIa ‘ GZ ge fi. he (Howell Book House, $16.99), by Sarah Hodgson, begins with a foundation in u care— io @ feeding, groom- ing, exercise—and puppy psychol- ogy. Through interactive quizzes and profiles, owners learn how to develop a nurturing and mutually respectful relationship with their puppies, which is the key to getting a puppy to behave properly. Complete with more than 50 photos and stories from the author’s 20 years as a dog trainer, “PuppyPerfect” will help you turn your adorable but far from perfect puppyinto a lovable friendforlife. The second book, “Puppies For Dummies” (Wiley, $19.99) also by Sarah Hodgson, is for people interested in explorfone . ing this momenA Reference for the Rest of er tous era in a dog’s life, whether you already have a puppy curled at your feet (or chewing at your shoelaces) orif youre still in the thinking-about-it i: stage. The easy-to-understand guide will help you to choose the perfect puppy as well as raise your puppy to be well mannered and happy. The book also covers how to house-train your puppy quickly and effectively and explores different training methods to fit your puppy’s needs. Both books are at bookstores nationwide.