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    BREEDER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS: PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING
    BREEDER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS: PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING
    BREEDER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS: PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING
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    BREEDER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS: PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING

    By Jerry Hope

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    This book very succinctly lays out, in easy to read and understand terms, the sensitive periods of dog development. Better yet, the author explains why they are sensitive periods and exactly what the breeder should be doing during each one. The author also makes some painfully honest statements about what he feels the breeder's responsibility should be, and unfortunately, why people who breed dogs often do not take this responsibility seriously.

    People who are breeding dogs and are not properly educating the puppies or who allow puppies to leave their mother at too young an age do everyone a disservice. The problem is people still get puppies from these sources because they do not know any better. This book is an excellent source for puppy buyers to educate themselves about what a good breeder should be providing.

    The author goes over the details of what breeders can do to make a lasting impact on the life of the puppy that they helped to bring into the world. The intimate understanding that this author has of the power of imprinting and other early puppy training is passed along to the rest of us in a way that everyone can easily utilize. No matter how you are involved "in dogs" this book will help to increase your understanding and enjoyment in the relationship that you create with your dog.

    The author goes over the details of what breeders can do to make a lasting impact on the life of the puppy that they helped to bring into the world. The intimate understanding that this author has of the power of imprinting and other early puppy training is passed along to the rest of us in a way that everyone can easily utilize. No matter how you are involved “in dogs” this book will help to increase your understanding and enjoyment in the relationship that you create with your dog. The puppies that come from a program such as this one, will surely be the best dogs that they can be: Superstar Dogs!--Brenda Aloff, Midland, MI. Author of Getting Connected With Your Dog; Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide; Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention & Behavior Modification, and Positive Reinforcement: Training Dogs in the Real World

    This is a delightful book. A super book! Wonderfully well written and overflowing with numerous practical tips for raising puppies to have solid temperaments, dynamite demeanors and stellar dispositions — true SuperStar Dogs! Every breeder and every prospective puppy owner should read this book.---Ian Dunbar PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

    If all breeders followed Jerry Hope's Superstar Program, there would be fewer dogs in shelters, fewer behavior problems, happier owners, and many, many more well socialized dogs. In short, the world would be a better place for dogs and their people.- Nicole Wilde, CPDT, author "Help for Your Fearful Dog" and "So You Want to be a Dog Trainer

    To call this book a breeders guide does not do the amount of information and common sense advice held within these pages justice. This is a book for everyone thinking of owning a dog, already owning a dog and those wishing to develop a wonderful companion. By building a solid foundation of behavior and brainpower in a pup we have a solid base from which to train and grow. To understand your dog and help him become a responsible canine citizen others admire is more than just rewarding, it brings a partnership and love that lasts for a lifetime. In the Chapters of this book, there is a wealth of practical common sense and fun interactions with your pup that will have you understanding, guiding and enjoying your pup and in doing so will help you create that rich human/canine bond we all long for.--- Martin Deeley IACP CDT ~ Co-Founder International Association of Canine Professionals ~ UK Gundog Trainer of the Year 2007 ~ Author, "Working Gun Dogs, An Introduction to Train

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDiamond H Publishing
    Release dateJan 1, 2009
    ISBN9781617811012
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      BREEDER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS - Jerry Hope

      Copyright © 2008 by Jerry Hope

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the author, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

      Limits of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher and author make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose. The strategies and advice contained within may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a qualified professional where appropriate. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.

      Requests for permission to reprint from book should be sent to:

      Jerry Hope E-mail – [email protected]

      ISBN: 978-0-615-19709-8

      Editing: Anne Rogers & Ann O’Mara

      Technical editing: Tammy King

      Cover Photo: Mary Alice Alnutt

      This Book is Intended For………

      Breeders ∼ Future Puppy Owners ∼ Trainers

      This book was written to help breeders prepare their pups for life in the real world so that they may reach their full potential to live happy and successful lives in our society. It is formulated to lessen any possibility that these pups could develop behavioral problems later in life. The intent of this book is to aid the breeder in achieving the dream of producing Superstar Dogs!

      This book was also written to assist dog owners and future dog owners in finding the right breeder. A puppy obtained from a breeder who has subscribed to the Superstar Program is a puppy less likely to exhibit temperament and behavioral issues as an adult dog, and much more likely to become a stable, happy and loving family member for many years to come.

      Finally, this book was written to aid trainers in advising breeder-clients on how to properly prepare a litter for success. The information provided will also enable the trainer to advise clients on how to select a quality puppy which has the best chance for success, whether as a family pet or a competition dog.

      What others are saying about Raising Superstar Dogs

      If all breeders followed Jerry Hope’s Superstar Program, there would be fewer dogs in shelters, fewer behavior problems, happier owners, and many, many more well socialized dogs. In short, the world would be a better place for dogs and their people.

      -  Nicole Wilde, CPDT, author Help for Your Fearful Dog and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer

      People who are breeding dogs who are not properly educating the puppies or who allow puppies to leave their mother at too young an age do everyone a disservice. The problem is people still get puppies from these sources because they do not know any better. This book is an excellent source for puppy-buyers to educate themselves about what a good breeder should be providing.

      -  Brenda Aloff, Midland, MI –Author of Getting Connected With Your Dog; Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide; Aggression in Dogs: Practical management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification and Positive Reinforcement: Training Dogs in the Real World

      Jerry’s love of our canine companions and his extensive experience with dogs has resulted in him producing a wonderful read full of information that should be implemented by all dog breeders. His passion for this topic shines through and having met his four-legged friends I can vouch that they are indeed ‘Superstar Dogs!’

      -  Tammie King Bsc (Hons) Zoologist and Dog Behaviourist, Melbourne, Australia

      In this book, Jerry Hope explains the importance and responsibilities of being a good breeder. How we as breeders can bring on the perfect puppy from which owners can then build their Super Star dog. Whether you are seeking a working dog and or the perfect best friend companion, this book provides you with the basis of understanding of how your dog will and can learn so much in the first formative most important months of his developing life. The important months where habits and behaviors can and will be developed that will last a lifetime.

      -  From the Foreword by Martin Deeley IACP CDT Co-Founder International Association of Canine Professionals, UK Gundog Trainer of the Year 2007, Author, Working Gun Dogs, An Introduction to Training and Handling

      Contents

      Foreword

      Dedication

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      SECTION ONE

      Pre-natal_ ∼ 3rd trimester – birth

      Neo-natal Period ∼ Birth – 12 days

      Transitional Period ∼ 13 days – 20 days

      Awareness Period ∼ 21 days – 28 days

      Socialization Period ∼ 3 weeks – 14 weeks

      First Impact Period ∼ 8 weeks – 11 weeks

      Seniority Classification Period ∼ 13 –16 weeks

      Flight Instinct Period ∼ 4 months – 8 months

      Second Impact Period ∼ 6 months–15 months

      Maturity

      SECTION TWO

      Environmental Factors

      Imprinting

      Imprinting is for life

      Dealing with the Novel Situations

      SECTION THREE

      The Superstar Approach to Imprinting

      The Passive Introduction Phase

      ∼ Birth - 3 weeks

      Bio-Sensor

      Tactile stimulation

      Head up position

      Head down position

      On the back position

      Thermal stimulation

      The Active Introduction Phase ∼ 3 - 4 weeks

      The Skills Phase ∼ 5 - 7 weeks

      The Final Imprinting Phase ∼ 8 - 10 weeks

      The Guiding Phase ∼ 11 - 16 weeks

      The Training Phase ∼ 4 months - 1 year

      SECTION FOUR

      Selecting the Right Home

      Registries

      Puppy Aptitude Testing

      Adult Temperament Testing

      Conclusion

      APPENDIX

      Whelping box designs

      References

      Photography Credits

      Resources

      Will you PLEASE turn over and STOP snoring!

      Foreword

      So often, we hear let your pup be a puppy. Enjoy your pup and show it lots of love and it will love you in return. There is nothing better than enjoying a pup and letting him be a pup, and certainly, you should love your dog; but raising a good well-behaved dog is far more than just this. We often do not realize the stages of development a dog goes through, or if we do, we overlook them and forget to work with them to develop our perfect companion or working dog. Stages in development and learning begin the moment the pup is born. This book has brought back to me the realization of how important it is to not only know the stages a dog goes through in a very short time but how these stages affect his development, personality, temperament, working ability, behavior, and companionship.

      By understanding exactly what is happening in a dog’s mind and how his behavior is shaped in the unique growth stages, we can overcome so many problems and bring out the strengths we desire to raise the dog we dream of.

      I am often asked, When do I start training a pup? My answer is the moment I pick him up, and that for me is

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