Duffy's World, 151 Tips for Raising Your Puppy is a novice's guide to the world of pet selection, adoption, training, and behavior. A prepared pet owner is one who is aware of what to expect before adopting a puppy. Experts say many dogs are surrendered to shelters before their second birthdays because owners can't handle their behaviors, don't have time for them, or weren't aware of the demands that are common to their breeds. Some of these demands include monthly grooming, extensive exercise, or preventive care. Some dog breeds have tendencies toward ear infections or need more dental care than others. In other words, the dog owners didn't do their homework or didn't realize the lifestyle changes that would occur when a dog becomes part of their family. Sometimes, our emotions or best intentions blindside us to the fact that this is a little living creature who will grow into a larger living creature, and this dog is going to exhibit the behaviors that we owners reinforce--good or bad. That sweet-faced, gentle little puppy may have learned to nip at his family members when they try to take a treat or toy away. Their ten pound puppy is now a sixty pound jumping fiend who recently pushed Grandma to the floor. Shelter and rescue workers hear these stories over and over. Dogs have torn furniture apart, chewed clothes and shoes, dashed around the house jumping from sofa to table to countertop, stealing food off plates. If you want a well-behaved pet, it's important to establish a consistent pattern of training so your dog knows the rules. The purpose of this book is to give owners a leg up on some of the characteristics that will determine their dog's behavior and personality and how we, as pet parents, can mold them to be the best canine citizens with consistent training and bonding. A well-behaved dog will surely be a welcome member in his "forever" home.