Helen St. Pierre (No Monkey Business Dog Training, and Old Dogs Go to Helen) is a familiar staple of Concord, and now she visits Gibson's Bookstore as an author as she shares a concise guide to caring for a beloved senior dog and skillfully introducing a puppy to the household in a way that allows both dogs to flourish, with Old Dog, New Dog: Supporting Your Aging Best Friend and Welcoming a New One.
It's a natural impulse: As dog owners watch their canine best friend age, they think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss. But is that the right step? Supporting an aging dog who's declining while attending to the demands of a puppy presents unique challenges. Can both be done well at the same time?
In this first-of-its-kind guide, senior dog expert Helen St. Pierre and puppy expert Kathy Callahan have come together to help dog lovers answer this question and navigate the terrain with joy and compassion. Old Dog, New Dog is the singular resource that can guide people to good decisions and great care of dogs both young and old. Readers will find:
- critical points to consider when deciding whether it's the right time to add a puppy
- suggestions for how to best manage the most difficult aspects of a household with both a senior dog and a puppy
- guidance on what changes to expect as time goes by
- practical tips for assessing an older dog's well-being and keeping them comfortable and safe
- an overview of puppyhood basics -- a glimpse into the realities of adding a puppy to the family
- key considerations for the painful decision of when it's time to say goodbye to an old friend
Designed to be read and digested quickly, this concise book guides readers through a common but rarely covered scenario, empowering them to navigate it with confidence and grace.
Can't make this event? Order the book through the Gibson's Bookstore website and we'll get it signed at the event for you! Put your signing/personalization requests in the order comments at checkout.
You may also like the following events from Gibson's Bookstore:
- Next Wednesday, 25th June, 06:30 pm, B.A. Shapiro - The Lost Masterpiece: A Novel in Concord
- Next month, 2nd July, 06:30 pm, Sue Halpern - What We Leave Behind in Concord
- Next month, 7th July, 05:30 pm, Gibson's Book Club reads All Fours, by Miranda July in Concord
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