Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. What should you do the first night? How often should your puppy eat? When is it safe to go out in public? What about biting, potty training, crate training, vaccinations, grooming, socialization, and all those little questions that seem to come up every day?

The ERBEKEES New Puppy Guide was created to make those first weeks and months easier.

Written by Jodi Erbe of ERBEKEES-KEESHONDEN, this practical guide brings together more than 20 years of hands-on experience raising puppies and helping families successfully welcome them into their homes.

Rather than complicated training theories or conflicting advice, this book focuses on simple, practical guidance that new puppy owners can actually use.

Inside you'll find information on:

• Preparing your home before your puppy arrives
• The first 48 hours
• Feeding and establishing a routine
• Potty and crate training
• Puppy biting and boundaries
• Socialization and introductions to other dogs
• Veterinary care, vaccinations, worms, and Giardia
• Grooming and exercise
• Spaying and neutering
• AKC registration and microchips
• Pet insurance
• Common mistakes new puppy owners make
• Understanding the different stages of puppy development
• What to do when something just doesn't seem right

Throughout the book, one philosophy remains at the center:

KEEP IT SIMPLE. BE CONSISTENT. GIVE IT TIME.

Although created from decades of experience raising Keeshonden, much of the practical guidance in this book can help families bringing home puppies of many breeds.

Whether you're preparing for your very first puppy or simply want a straightforward reference to keep nearby, The ERBEKEES New Puppy Guide is designed to help you spend less time worrying about what you're supposed to do—and more time enjoying your new companion.

ERBEKEES-KEESHONDEN
Lifelong Friends, One Puppy at a Time