Choosing a puppy isn’t child’s play, as NATURE illustrates in Dogs: The Early Years.
Puppies of any breed enchant and beguile us. But choosing one as a pet solely on the basis of its visual appeal can lead to a mismatch with unfortunate consequences for both owner and dog. Dogs: The Early Years presents an incisive look at the breeding, behavior, and training of humankind’s best friend, including useful pointers on how to avoid mistakes when selecting a puppy.
To choose a compatible puppy for a relationship that will last the dog’s lifetime, it’s important to understand the history of the breeds the prospective owner is considering. Viewers are shown, for example, that dogs bred for the outdoor work of hunting, tracking, herding, or retrieving are not wise choices for people seeking a quiet companion or a gentle playmate for their children. Besides helping viewers make informed choices about puppies, the program illustrates the importance of proper training — also key to a satisfying relationship.
To order a copy of Dogs: The Early Years, please visit the NATURE Shop.
Online content for Dogs: The Early Years was originally posted September 2004.
I have a golden retreiver puppy 10 months old (male). I saw a show on your station last night 10/26/08 about golden retreiver rescue and how to take care of them. If you could give me an email address or phone number so I can ask some questions, I am desparate as to what to do with my beautiful puppy who is turning into Cujo! Help.
good pic i like it
That puppy is sooooooooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What is his name?
love jennah
That doggie is THE CUTEST DOG I’ve EVER seen!!!!!! What’s his/her name???!!! I had a lab that looked almost EXACTLY like that!!!!! It is SOOOOOOOO adorable!!!!
that dog is soooooooooooooooooooooooo adorable!!!!!!!!! good pic
you have a cute dog
htat dog is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute. were did you get it?
I love dogs how long have u had it see u later ttyl
that dog is so adorable where can i get one just like that
Oh my gosh, that puppy is so cute! I have 2 dogs, a labrador cocker spaniel cross and an english springer spaniel called Darcy and Delta.
awwwwwwww how sweet!
he/she looks like marley lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!
D0 you know what a akback puppy looks like? full grown?
Can i have the dog.
Really cute dog he/ she does look like Marley! Really cute and good pic.
I have a dog female called Zena She is a Rutwieler 2 years old. She is such a darlihg
i want a dog soooooooooooooo bad
i am looking for a cockerspanial puppy doesnt have to be purebreed
the dog is so cute.i am getting1 just like it soon
that dog looks like a dork
i love the dog! it is soooo cute!
I wantimages now.
i think that you should be a super model. that would be real real nice.
that puppy is cute and thanks for the info!!!!!!
awwwwwwwwww that puppy is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how old is the puppy? whats it’s name? he/she is so cute!!
AHHHHHHH thats so cute i luv that pic, and the puppy, wat a good match they look so cutte together well good bye:]!!!!!!!!
Dogs are adorable! I have 19 at my house!
That puppy is adorable!!!!!!!!! My puppy is a saint bernard named Jonah. What`s your dogs name??????????? If our dogs could meet…..I bet they`d be best friends!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a Jack Russell Terrier she is full of energy i have to walk her for two hours each day
Your place is valueble for me. Thanks!…
I love all dogs, even men.
My friend has one of these. They are very busy dogs and need lots of running space. http://www.justpets.co.za