The puppy period is the most important time in a dog's life. Things you do now, or neglect to do, will have a long term effect on your dog's adult behavior. That's why it's critical that you understand exactly what you need to be doing now so that you'll have a happy, well adjusted adult dog well into the future. This book is your guide to creating the happy, well behaved dog of your dreams. You'll learn exactly how to address all the common puppy challenges and take the simple actions that will enable your puppy to grow up into a dog you will be proud of. Everything from house training to socialization, nipping to chewing, and exercise to nutrition is laid out in an easy to understand and obtainable way. Although there's no shortcut through the puppy period, if you just take care of certain things now, you can get through it with your sanity and your furniture intact - and have a lot of fun with your furry new addition along the way.