Your puppy isn't the problem. They're already perfect at being a dog. The problem? We keep misdiagnosing what we see.

This book isn't another generic puppy training manual promising Instagram-ready results in six weeks. It's an evidence-based guide that challenges the myths that make puppy raising harder than it needs to be—from outdated dominance theory to the human characteristics we project onto dogs who are simply being dogs.

Drawing on behavioral science, breed-specific understanding, and positive reinforcement methods, How (NOT) to Train the Perfect Pup helps you understand your puppy on their terms, not yours. You'll learn why your eager puppy suddenly "forgets" everything at six months, why corrections damage trust, and how genetics shape behavior in ways no amount of training can override.

Written by Brighton-based David Green, puppy and teen dog trainer and founder of Pupmeister. No jargon. No perfectionism. Just honest, practical help for raising the dog you actually have.

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