TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction........................................................................................ 10

Planning Your Adventure........................................... 11

Making the Most of Your Puppy Adventure....................................... 12

Let’s Go Shopping!............................................................................. 14

Canine Communication Principle....................................................... 16

My Training Vocabulary: Express Yourself!...................................... 18

Homecoming Week.................................................... 19

Getting Started on the Right Paw........................................................ 20

Taking Care of Business..................................................................... 21

Social Engagements............................................................................. 24

A Happy Come Is Priceless................................................................ 25

Relax and Enjoy Footsies................................................................... 27

Moonlighting...................................................................................... 29

Sunday Syllabus................................................................................. 30

Your Adventure Turns to Puppy Education....................................... 32

SHOW & TELL WEEK ONE................................................................... 32

Puppy Taboos..................................................................................... 37

Never Cross Your Momma................................................................. 38

Leadership Validation........................................................................ 40

Simple Know-How...................................................... 45

This Is Not Rocket Science; It’s Good Hygiene!.................................. 46

Puppy Pedicures.................................................................................. 48

Positive Imprinting during First Fear (8–10 weeks old)...................... 50

Watch Me Grow!............................................................................... 53

Moving along the Training Path......................................................... 54

SHOW & TELL WEEK TWO................................................................... 55

Devil Dogs ‘N Chewpellant........................................ 61

Life Is Good....................................................................................... 62

To Chew or Not to Chew.................................................................... 63

Free Play............................................................................................ 65

Tricks and Games........................................................ 69

Showtime............................................................................................ 70

Back to School.................................................................................... 72

SHOW & TELL WEEK THREE.............................................................. 73

Table Manners and Discipline.................................... 79

Stage Your Own Training Play........................................................... 80

An Out-of-Body Experience............................................................... 86

Continuing Education................................................. 91

Fundamental Expansion.................................................................... 92

SHOW & TELL WEEK FOUR................................................................. 92

SHOW & TELL WEEK FIVE................................................................... 95

The Grand Finale............................................................................... 96

SHOW & TELL WEEK SIX...................................................................... 96

Graduation Day................................................................................. 99

Meet the Cast............................................................... 101

And, Your Guide Has Been ........................................ 103

Testimonials & Other Good Stuff............................... 105

INDEX........................................................................ 109