Your beagle puppy month by month

Your Beagle Puppy Month by Month, written by a veterinarian, a trainer, and a breeder team, provides readers with everything they need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure their playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Coverage includes information on what to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home, the necessary vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them, and when a trip to the vet is needed. Also included: Instructions on making potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible. Discussion on why and how to crate train and what to do when your puppy cries at night. Knowing when to teach your puppy is ready to learn basic commands and how to go about leash training. Socialization: why it's necessary, when it should happen, and how to make sure it does. Exercising and feeding your puppy appropriately to ensure he stays physically and mentally healthy. When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works. How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth. What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.--