Product guide

My Smart Puppy: Puppy Training Guide

My Smart Puppy is a puppy-training book by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, presented as a step-by-step guide to interpreting behavior and addressing different puppy personalities. Its Kindle edition is a substantial 389-page read, so it suits owners looking for guidance to consult rather than a brief checklist.

At a glance

Described as step-by-step puppy training advice from Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson.
The description says it addresses puppy behavior and different personality types.
Kindle listing reports screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, and Page Flip.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The step-by-step framing and behavior-focused advice are relevant to owners seeking an introductory training reference.
The Kindle edition has a substantial listed length of 389 pages.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date	October 23, 2008
Language	English
Print length	389 pages
ISBN-13	978-0446551281

Kindle edition
File size	6.6 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Not Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Customer feedback mentions an included DVD with the authors working with puppies, but the supplied Kindle product details do not confirm that a DVD is included with this edition. Check the selected format and listing before buying if the DVD matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

First-time puppy owners seeking readable, broad training guidance.
Readers interested in interpreting puppy behavior and consulting advice for varied personalities.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a concise quick-reference guide rather than a 389-page book.
Anyone who specifically requires a DVD unless its inclusion with the selected edition is confirmed.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 379 ratings

5 stars69%69%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars4%4%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback describes the book as informative, practical, easy to understand, and especially useful for first-time owners, with readers appreciating advice on behavior problems and solutions. Customers also mention an included DVD, though its presence with the Kindle edition is unconfirmed in the product details. This reported clarity and practical focus may suit readers wanting a longer reference, while the aggregate ratings include a smaller share of lower-star responses, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers praise the informative content, approachable instructions, and practical training tips.
Feedback specifically recommends it to first-time puppy owners and values the DVD.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of guidance does My Smart Puppy offer?

The book is described as step-by-step puppy-training guidance that includes interpreting behavior and tips for different puppy personalities.

Is a DVD included with the Kindle edition?

Customer feedback mentions a DVD, but the supplied Kindle product details do not confirm it is included with this edition. Check the selected listing if that component is important.

What are the listed Kindle reading features?

The listing says screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray and Word Wise are not enabled.