The Common Sense Book of Puppy and Dog Care * Harry Miller

The Complete Up-To-Date Guide To Choosing And Raising A Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog. First published in the 1950s and updated across generations, this approachable pet-care guide walks dog owners through choosing the right companion, housebreaking a new puppy, teaching basic manners, and caring for a dog from playful youth through old age.

The Story. Written by longtime canine researcher and former Gaines Dog Research Center director Harry Miller, this revised edition shares decades of practical advice in plain, reassuring language. Designed for everyday families rather than professional trainers, the handbook covers every stage of life with a dog including selecting a family pet, month-by-month puppy development, paper training, spaying and neutering, and breaking habits like excessive barking or car chasing. Readers also find clear step-by-step lessons for teaching commands like sit, stay, come, and retrieve, alongside tips on feeding, grooming, traveling by car or plane, spotting fifteen early warning signs of illness, and browsing an illustrated guide to breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Perfect For. New puppy parents, vintage pet-book collectors, and families looking for an easy-to-follow handbook alongside classics like the Monks of New Skete's How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, Patricia McConnell's The Other End of the Leash, or Brian Kilcommons's Good Owners, Great Dogs.

Hadley C. Stephenson (Foreword).

Published 1987 by Bantam Books.

Pets & Animals / Dog Training & Obedience / Puppy Care & Housebreaking / Canine Health & Nutrition / Dog Breed Guides / Classic Pet Care Reference