Happy Tails:: a Real World Guide for First Time Dog Owners from Breeder with Decades of Experience

Most puppy books are written for fantasy dogs. This one's for the real ones. Happy Tails offers grounded, practical guidance for anyone considering their first dog-from choosing the right breed and asking the hard questions to setting realistic expectations for those wild early months. No sugar-coating. No fluff. Just the straight talk every new owner needs. Written by longtime breeder Barrie D Gregory of Sunstone Mastiffs, this guide shares decades of experience with large breeds and first-time buyers. You'll learn: - What to know before you fall for cute photos - How to find ethical breeders and spot red flags - What temperament really means and why it matters more than looks - How to manage crate training, sleep, and first-year chaos - When to push through and when to ask for help Whether you're still deciding or already committed, Happy Tails helps you walk in with both eyes open and build the kind of bond that lasts. Because good dogs don't need perfect owners. They need prepared ones.

Pagina's: 58, Paperback, Independently published