A compact summary of the latest findings in puppy care and behaviour, this guide will help you be the best puppy parent you can possibly be, and get your special relationship off to a wonder-filled start. With easy-to-read, easy-to-follow advice that walks you step by step from deciding whether a puppy is right from you, to the daunting first days and weeks, and through the first crucial months. And amusing dos and don'ts of puppy care to keep you smiling through the poops, night-time whimpers and shredded personal items.