How to Raise the Perfect Dog

Through Puppyhood and Beyond

By: Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier

Narrated by: Cesar Millan

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.

For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs.

Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together.

Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend.

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including:
• what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development
• quick and easy housebreaking
• the essentials of proper nutrition
• the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating
• creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership
• how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs
• how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem
• unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed

Critic reviews

“Millan’s wizardlike facility with dogs–the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them–is mind-blowing.”
—Newsweek

“[Millan] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace.”
—Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker

Thank you Caesar.

Fantastic book for anyone serious about raising a new puppy properly.
Great tips and insight.

Great book

Love the way he explain about dogs! For me it was a must have since I am a first time dog owner! I learned a lot!!!

Great book about raising a puppy

Enjoyed hearing Cesar's tips for guiding owners through puppyhood. Would definitely recommend listening to it before getting a puppy of your own!

Excellent Information

I love the Dog Whisperer show and the books are great. I'm getting a new puppy in 4 weeks and I feel less trepidation about this one than I did about the last because I have an idea how to raise him right. I'll definitely be reading this again a couple times before my puppy comes home.

awesome! loved it!

I loved it! wish I would have gotten this book before the puppy. too late!