The Puppy Primer
A New Edition Is On the Way!
"…Puppy Primer is a must have for anyone who has or is thinking of getting a puppy."
— Victoria Stilwell, Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog
"I loved The Puppy Primer. My now 5 month old Aussie is always getting
compliments on his behavior.”
— JN, Amazon Customer Reviews
"The Puppy Primer is the perfect guide for all dog lovers, no matter how many dogs you have raised or lived with”
— Claudia Kawczynska, Senior Editor, Bark Magazine
The Puppy Primer: Synopsis
Patricia’s beloved The Puppy Primer is currently out of print while she prepares a completely revised edition.
Because our understanding of puppy development and training has evolved over the years, Patricia wanted to create a new edition that reflects today’s best practices. The updated Puppy Primer is expected this October.
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REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
What People Are Saying
“…Puppy Primer is a must have for anyone who has or is thinking of getting a puppy. Raising a puppy can be a challenge, but McConnell’s book [provides] . . . valuable support for any puppy parent. The Puppy Primer is also a great resource for trainers.”
— Victoria Stilwell, Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog
“I loved The Puppy Primer. My now 5 month old Aussie is always getting compliments on his behavior. I bought this book before I picked him up and highly recommended it for people who want to get off on the right foot with their puppy.”
— JN, Amazon Customer Reviews
“The Puppy Primer is the perfect guide for all dog lovers, no matter how many dogs you have raised or lived with….”
— Claudia Kawczynska, Senior Editor, Bark Magazine
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