The Art of Raising a Puppy

I very much enjoy contemplation and living a rather monastic life. “The Art of Raising a Puppy” was a lovely, wordy read; however, it wouldn't be the first book I'd recommend to someone preparing to train a puppy. It seemed to (slowly) jump all over the place and I didn't agree with all of the ways that they train their puppies—though I'm sure that'd be the case in all “how-to” books that deal with living beings. (I have only had smaller breeds.) Overall, it is a beautiful, conscious addition to other resources.

This book suggests way too many negative interactions along with outdated dominance theory.