Help! I Got a Puppy

— Your Guide to Raising a Happy, Well-Behaved Pup

From crate training to the first vet visit—practical tips, checklists, and bite-sized advice from a pro with 20+ years in pet care.

— Guidance from 22 year pet pro Joshua Stine

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#1 Survival Guide for Puppy Parents

"It’s like having a calm, experienced friend walk you through the chaos of raising a puppy."

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Contents

What's inside the book?

Help! I Got a Puppy is your go to guide for surviving and thriving through puppy parenthood.

Written by a 20+ year pet care pro, this book gives you everything you need to know to raise a happy, well-behaved dog—without losing your mind.

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Print length
354 pages
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Language
English
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Publisher
MartinHouse
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File size
1704 KB
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Preview

Take a sneak peek inside the book.

Take a glimpse inside the book and read Chapter 1: So You Got a Puppy.... Just click the 'Read Chapter 1' button below,

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Features

What you get:

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22 chapters, including bonus content

Step-by-step guidance for every puppy milestone

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From the first 48 hours to adulthood

Everything you need to know, all in one place

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8  checklists + troubleshooting guides

Troubleshooting, planning, and sanity-saving tools

"I read through the entire book. It was very interesting! I learned so much..."

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"A beautiful love story set in Spain."

Raife Grey
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The stories were well written and interesting. I found myself drawn into the world of these characters. I am excited about the next installment!

Jadine Oneal
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This was a new writer for me and a new story line which I will definitely be reading again. I liked how the plot focused more around the characters than the action scenes.

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I guessed the villain from quite early on, and it did not at all impair my fun. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book by this author!

Reem Magana
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A great read, beautifully written and full of interesting local information.

Charli Person
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This is the second story of the book, my husband suggested I order another copy. He is very impressed with how much he likes it.

Rohit Shelton
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Loved this book! Ashlea Bradley at her best.

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Meet the author

Joshua Stine

— Pet care expert and lifelong dog advocate

Josh has spent over two decades working with dogs and their humans. From walking puppies in NYC to leading one of the largest urban dog care teams in the country, he’s seen (and solved) just about everything puppy-related.

Help! I Got a Puppy blends his real-world expertise with hard-won lessons—and a touch of humor.

Josh lives in New York City with his wife, Jeanette, and their pup, Ranger.

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Year in
pet care
25 years
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Puppies helped
Thousands
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Questions
Answered
Tons
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Help! I Got a Puppy

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