Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy: Your Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Raising and Training a Happy Puppy

A very entertaining read from an expert who doesn't take himself too seriously. About as silly as puppy sometimes but appropriate, right? Could have had more information on practical things like, what are good treats, especially since you'll be giving hundreds to your pup if you use his methods. The book is really about using positive reinforcements -- treats -- to establish a number of behaviors in response to verbal cues. It's not a comprehensive owners manual for your puppy. It's more about your relationship to your dog and how to develop it.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a puppy before or if you’ve grown up with dogs your whole life- READ THIS BOOK! Things change, we learn more and more about our furry friends and ourselves. Steve Mann’s approach to love, understanding, and fun first and NEVER harsh words or consequences is such a breath of fresh air. I’ve had two incredibly well behaved dogs but they were never trained because I always felt the training options were mean. I felt like I was punishing my pups for doing something they didn’t even know they were doing wrong. I hated it so they never learned the good stuff. This book IS THE GOOD STUFF! I even got a notebook to write down the lessons so I can take them on the go or even to the backyard so I can really “proof” the lessons. I can’t wait get my puppy and start our lifelong relationship that will be so much better because I have this book in my bag!!

The author is hilarious! I took notes and started putting it all into action! Loved it!

I got this book when we got our new puppy since neither my fiancé or I had had a puppy since early childhood. I really liked the silly humor thrown into the book and how easy of a read it was! Personally, I felt it was a great book for people who are new to raising a puppy. If you have experience and are looking for intermediate/advanced training advice this might not be the book for you. It’s very basic, but very helpful and I’m hoping will build a great foundation for a happy, well behaved dog!

This book was recommended to me from my daughter who lives in Ireland, who said this is the #1 book recommended by dog trainers. And it has been fantastic! I have trained 5 other dogs and this time the training is working sooo much better. My dog is a small breed, Maltese-Poodle mix and I will say she seems pretty smart and the training is working extremely well on her and of course on me - the trainer. Because in fact it is as much about making sure you are doing it right as the dog. As Mann states, "it's your responsibility. Your dog, your responsibility." And the key is doing LOTS of practice in short sessions, multiple times a day.

The best part is that my other dog, who is a senior dog (12 yrs), is learning the same lessons too! She was a good dog before but I just did not train her as much and she did not have some behaviors learned that I am learning with this book. She just wanted to get into the actions and gets those treats too. So a win-win.

I highly recommend this book!

The absolute best book I’ve read! I’m a first time puppy parent and this book has been so so so so so helpful!!!

Great book. Step by step instructions