About the book: 1985 / Advice to a novice dog breeder on how to keep and raise a puppy. You really want to have a dog. The parents already agree to this. But before you bring a puppy into your home, think again, ask yourself whether this hobby is temporary or accidental. It takes a lot of time and effort to raise a healthy and obedient dog. This is painstaking work. Are you ready for it? When purchasing a puppy, you take on a lot of responsibility, because a puppy is not a toy that you can throw away when you get tired of it. It is a living creature that requires daily attention. A puppy in the house, and then an adult dog, is a member of the family...You thought well and decided irrevocably. If so, this book will help you overcome some of the difficulties associated with raising and raising a puppy..