Whole Dog Parenting - by Jennifer B Wheeler & Ovidiu M Stoica (Paperback)

About the Book

A comprehensive guide to raising and training dogs in the city, Whole Dog Parenting covers it all. From obedience training and socialization to understanding nutritional needs, readers will look no further for the help they need.

Book Synopsis

In this essential guide for urban dog parents, husband-and-wife experts Jennifer and Ovidiu have teamed up to bring readers a fresh take on raising a city or suburban pup. With decades of experience training and caring for dogs in New York City, the authors offer a new approach - whole dog parenting - that shifts the way we think about what it means to have a well-trained dog. Inside, readers will find

• Holistic strategies for helping dogs to achieve balance in the stimulating urban world
• A guide to understanding the natural needs and behaviors of dogs and how to meet them
• Obedience training 101
• How to housetrain a puppy
• Tips for making the most of city living and dog runs
• A guide to gear and services
• Training cheat sheets for quick reference

This no-nonsense manual cuts through the noise and the gimmicks, giving dog parents everything they need - and nothing they don't - for navigating the challenges and joys of natural canine parenthood in an unnatural environment.

Review Quotes

"Whole Dog Parenting is the perfect guide to raising a pup in the city. Writing with authority, affection and humor, Jennifer and Ovidiu answer questions you have and those you wish you had thought of. This book isn't just about training dogs to behave, but to help them (and their owners) thrive." -- Julie Salamon, New York Times bestselling author of Cat in the City and Mutt's Promise

"Your dog will jump for joy when you read this book . . . The authors are a dogwise, kind-hearted couple who lovingly help readers understand and celebrate everything genuine about their dogs . . . finally, you'll get it!" -- Tracie Hotchner, bestselling author of The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know and host of NPR's Dog Talk