Happy Puppies, Proud Owners! Puppies are great fun, and they make wonderful family pets. However, puppies can also be a lot of work - they're playful to the point of being rambunctious, they tend to make a mess of the house, and they demand a lot of attention. How do you help your playful, energetic puppy become a happy, well-mannered member of the family? It's all in the training! Pat Storer offers expert advice on housebreaking a new puppy and teaching basic obedience. Her tried-and-true approach -- emphasizing firmness, consistency, and patience -- is guaranteed to help owners earn their puppies' respect, trust, and confidence. Storer also offers tips and tricks for solving common behavior problems.