Michael Wager has narrated 2 audiobooks on Listento.it by 3 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 116 ratings. The most-rated is The Art of Raising a Puppy.
The Art of Raising a Puppy
Summary
Here is everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practicalities of every phase of caring for your puppy, the Monks of New Skete offer clear, sympathetic, and intelligent guidelines. This complete guide is a source of wisdom and inspiration for anyone genuinely committed to building a loving and lasting relationship with their dog. You'll learn: how to choose a puppy how to handle your puppy's first night at home successful house-training the value of a consistent schedule general care of your puppy leash training and preliminary obedience work visual and vocal communication with your pup basic obedience training ways to cope with common puppy problems More important, you'll discover a unique approach to puppy training based on a deep respect and understanding of canine behavior. The Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training German shepherds for more than 25 years, and their extraordinary grasp of every facet of puppy behavior has gained them worldwide attention. New Skete Monastery is located in Cambridge, New York.
©1991 The Monks of New Skete (P)2006 HighBridge Company; 1998 ©
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
Summary
The Monks of New Skete are known for their unique approach to raising and training dogs. Their philosophy is that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. In How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, the monks build upon the basic puppy training covered in their book The Art of Raising a Puppy to tell you everything you need to know to care for your dog. From how to select a dog to fit your lifestyle, how to read a pedigree, how and when to train, how to properly use praise and discipline, and how to feed and care for dogs, the monks offer clear guidelines to improving communication with your canine. Filled with the wisdom, compassion, and caring that the brothers are known for, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend helps you better understand your dog, which can lead to a deepened bond with your pet.
©1978 The Monks of New Skete. Used by permission of Little, Brown & Company (P)1999 HighBridge Company