Perfectly Imperfect Puppy: The ultimate life-changing programme for training a well-behaved, happy dog

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I remember being at home one day, watching Oprah, and there was a dog on the show that was used in dog fighting and Oprah was talking about his amazing journey to a home. This one moment affected me so much and I knew I had to get involved and advocate. Once your application has been approved, we will send it over to the foster parent for review to determine if your home is a good match for the dog. Meadow, a Great Dane about 2½ years old, gave birth to 15 puppies on Oct. 10, the largest litter ever for Perfectly Imperfect Pups, a foster-based rescue service in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Having worked with over 5,000 dogs, Graeme Hall has a unique understanding of the early developmental period. Now he is here to help with his stress-free guide to training and caring for your puppy, so that they grow into a happy, well-adjusted dog. From choosing the right puppy for your lifestyle (including the benefits of a rescue or disabled puppy) and preparing for them to come home, to the crucial socialisation period, early training and adolescence, Graeme covers everything you need to know. All whilst providing useful insight and research into puppy behaviour which will prevent problems later in life.

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She has been passed around to five homes" since giving birth to another litter in February, Kincaid told USA TODAY. "She was being given away on social media and we reached out but unfortunately they gave her away pregnant to someone else." For now, one of Perfectly Imperfect Pups' foster homes is looking after Meadow and the pups. The foster mom "is supplement feeding in between feedings to make sure all puppies are getting food," Kincaid said. NOTHING about how to manage normal puppy issues such as biting, appropriate management of stealing items

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Screen shot on another 2-star review shows evidence of such an incident with poor Ruby the retriever. Outside of rescue, I am a mom to 3 humans and 6 fur babies! I love camping, the mountains, and a glass of wine at the end of a long day. I love cheesy horror movies, end of the world movies and could watch a shark movie a million times over – anyone for Jaws and wine? Animalkind video: Watch this sweet Golden Retriever comfort their tearful owner during her time of need The importance of fostering I am a mom to 2 humans and 2 fur babies, and they all participate in rescue just as much as I do. My weaknesses are the “3 P’s”: pibbles, pugs, and puppies! Such a diverse group, however being in rescue and having a home that I can foster allows me to help all 3. I also love to read, try new breweries, and wine bars (another perk of rescue events), and hang out with family and friends.A Neapolitan mastiff named Tia currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest litter with 24 pups born in 2004. I love working with puppies because there is so much potential to make a lasting difference to a dog's life and to their owner's. If you can get it right (or right-ish), you are paving the way for a lifetime of reliably good behaviour.

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Some of the advice in this book is appropriate, but a new owner may not be able to discern what is. Taking in a pregnant dog is even more of a challenge because you don’t always know when Mom will give birth, how many puppies will be born, or what complications may come along," she said. "It makes me so sad that Meadow had such an unsteady past, being bounced around is no life for a dog." I've been training puppies for years and I am yet to come across one who behaved perfectly at all times. With this book I really wanted to be realistic about the expectations we should have when training a puppy and demystify the process with clear, simple advice, based on science and experience.

In case you were wondering whether Meadow set any records beyond the shelter, her litter falls a bit short. A 2-year-old Great Dane from Virginia nearly set a world record after giving birth to almost two dozen puppies this past spring. That person then called Perfectly Imperfect Pups to report that Meadow wasn't getting along with their dogs and the rescue could take her. A new owner may not know which are ok and which to avoid. The internet is awash with misinformation