"A basic introduction to puppies. Simple text and full color photographs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Offers information for the first-time pet owner on the selection, care, training, and feeding of puppies.

"The focus is on a puppy's first year of life: the major developmental, socialization, and fear periods; the characteristics of a good owner for fulfilling the puppy's needs; and how to train and modify behaviors using positive (reward-based) methods"--

"What is it like to be a puppy? Alexandra Horowitz tries to find out, spending a year scrutinizing her puppy's daily existence, and poring over the science of early dog development. Few of us meet our dogs at Day One. The dog who will, eventually, become an integral part of our family, our constant companion and best friend, is born without us into a family of her own. A puppy's critical early development into the dog we come to know is usually missed...

From the first time he meets the Bubble Guppies to finding his favorite Bubble Bite snacks to a double-length fairy tale, get to know the Guppies' playful pet, Bubble Puppy!

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their Mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy. Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever who needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

"For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice...

When Charles and his friends find Lola stuck outside right before a rainstorm, they have a tough decision to make. They know the bulldog has a home, but isn't safe locked outside during the storm. Should they take the puppy with them or let her ride out the weather?

Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very good with puppies. They want one of their own, but their mom isn't ready for them to have one full time. So for now, they take care of puppies that need help finding new homes. The Peterson kids hear about Snowball. Someone left the fluffy puppy all alone at the gas station. Snowball is sick and hungry. He needs a family of his own. Can Charles and Lizzy find one that is just right?