The First 16 Weeks

The First 16 Weeks: Puppy Training for First-Time Owners

Everything your puppy learns in the first 16 weeks can shape the rest of their life.

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting - but it can also feel overwhelming. House training accidents, biting, barking, crate training, sleepless nights and endless chewing are all normal, but knowing how to respond makes all the difference.

The First 16 Weeks is a practical, step-by-step puppy training guide designed specifically for first-time puppy owners. Using kind, science-based methods, you'll learn how to build good habits from day one and prevent common behavioural problems before they become lifelong challenges.

• House train your puppy quickly and consistently
• Stop puppy biting, chewing and jumping
• Build positive crate training routines
• Prevent separation anxiety before it starts
• Socialise your puppy safely and confidently
• Teach calm behaviour around people, children and other dogs
• Build reliable recall and everyday manners
• Follow simple weekly training plans from 8 to 16 weeks

You'll also receive practical checklists, daily schedules, troubleshooting guides and easy-to-follow training plans to help you stay on track throughout your puppy's most important stage of development.

Whether you've brought home a Labrador, Golden Retriever, Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Spaniel, Border Collie, German Shepherd or another breed, the principles in this book will help you raise a calm, confident and well-behaved dog.

If you're looking for a clear, encouraging and comprehensive puppy training book that gives you the confidence to raise your puppy the right way from the very beginning, The First 16 Weeks is the guide you've been looking for.