Animal Planet The Complete Guide to Puppy Care will help prepare you for all of the joys and the responsibilities of bringing a new best friend into your home. This manual is indispensible to novice and experienced owners alike, with clear, easy-to-find information on the essential aspects of finding and raising a puppy. This beautifully illustrated guide will show you how to assess your lifestyle to find the breed that fits you best. A photo gallery of the top American Kennel Club (AKC)-registered breeds provides insight into today's most popular breeds. Learn where to purchase your puppy and how to feed, groom, socialize, housetrain, crate train, prevent common problem behaviors, travel, and have lots of fun with your puppy. Let the Complete Guide to Puppy Care steer you toward positive, practical puppy care and help you through any trouble spots along the way, and you'll have a canine companion who's a respected part of the family.