CONTENTS

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1 MEET THE PUPPIES
Junior, Blizzard, Angel, and Mr. President

Chapter 2 PERFECT MATCH
Choosing the Perfect Puppy

Chapter 3 MOTHER KNOWS BEST
Learning from the Pros

Chapter 4 PUPPY COMES HOME
Easing the Transition from Litter to Family

Chapter 5 YOUR HEALTHY PUPPY
Health Care Basics

Chapter 6 CONNECTING, COMMUNICATING, AND CONDITIONING:
How Your Dog Learns

Chapter 7 THE SOCIAL PUPPY
Getting Along with Both Dogs and Humans

Chapter 8 PROBLEM-FREE PUPPIES

Chapter 9 SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT
Adolescent Challenges

Chapter 10 EPILOGUE
The Puppies Grow Up

Appendix: Resource Guide
Notes
Illustration Credits