The following is an excerpt from the book Pup Parenting by Lynn Lott, Jane Nelsen and Therry Jay Published by Rodale; March 2006;$14.95US/$19.95CAN; 1-59486-081-5 Copyright © 2006 Lynn Lott, Jane Nelsen and Therry Jay
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Start training your dogs early if you want them to get used to traveling in a car with you. Use one of our recommended forms of containment or a crate. Leave a bowl of water in the car, along with some type of animal product such as a baited bone or a hoof. And lock your doors; if your dog is well socialized, valuable, and friendly, he could become a dog-napping victim. In hot or even warm weather you must never leave your dog in the car, even in the shade. Even with windows cracked open and in the shade, the temperature inside the car can be fifteen to twenty degrees hotter than outside, and your dog can die of hyperthermia.
If dogs could talk, we think they might say: "Riding in the car is almost as much fun as going for walks with you. Thanks for taking me along and keeping me safe."
Reprinted from: "Pup Parenting: A Guide to Raising a Happy, Well-Trained Dog" by Lynn Lott, Jane Nelsen, and Therry Jay © 2006 Rodale Inc. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher. Visit their website at www.rodalestore.com
Pup Parenting
A Guide to Raising a Happy, Well-Trained Dog
By Lynn Lott, Jane Nelsen and Therry Jay
Published by Rodale
March 2006;$14.95US/$19.95CAN; 1-59486-081-5
Many dog owners feel their dogs aren't just pets but beloved family members. For this reason, internationally renowned parenting experts Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen, who have more than 2 million copies of their Positive Discipline books in print, have teamed up with acclaimed animal behaviorist Therry Jay to create a unique approach to "parenting" this important member of the family.
The result is Pup Parenting, the first parenting book for dogs that takes dog training to the next -- and ultimate -- level. This one-of-a-kind, comprehensive guide modifies effective child-rearing methods to work with the canine set. These methods represent an exciting breakthrough in dog discipline that can help make your dog a loving, responsive, and responsible family member.
Introducing their Five-Step Pup Parenting Plan, the authors offer new and fun solutions to age-old problems while presenting a more pup-friendly approach to living with and loving your dog. They'll also advise you on how to:
- Choose a breed that fits with your family and lifestyle
- Assess your dog's personality
- Bring straying behavior problems smartly to heel
