Don Kaleta - Puppy Scents: The Kids Guide to Puppy Care

The Kids Guide to Puppy Care

Narrated by Roc Weiler

Written by Don Kaleta Illustrated by Helen Habel

Text and Illustrations copyright 2010 by Donald W Kaleta

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Published and distributed in the United States by Kaleta Publishing, LLC

Contact mindyjkaleta@gmail.com

Design and Editorial Assistance: Phoenix Graphix Design and Publishing Services

Library of Congress Control Number: 2010912818

ISBN: 978-0-615-39881-5

1st Edition/Printing 2010

Printed in USA

BookMasters, Inc.

30 Amberwood Parkway, Ashiand, OH, 44805

Job# M7810

September 2010

Dedication

This book is dedicated to moms & dads, boys & girls and dog owners everywhere. Puppies are like kids. They are only little for a brief time. Have fun with your puppy, learn why they do what they do and know that understanding each other is not only key to making friends with your new pup, but is also important in all your relationships in life. Give your pup kindness, love, respect and leadership and you will have a dog who not only loves you, but is happy to be your friend forever. Don Kaleta

I would especially like to give my heartfelt thanks to my wife Mindy for her uncountable hours spent in research, editing, encouragement and support. It has been a wild and wonderful ride. All my gratitude and love. Don

Thanks to my husband Mark, sons James and Ben, neighbor Brandon, and our cat Smokey for their encouragement, support and willingness to help out when needed. Helen

A Note to Parents from Don

You hold in your hand The Kids Guide to Puppy Care that came from information in the e-book, Surviving the Puppy Stage, How to Get Inside Your Dogs Mind Without Losing Your Own, the parents guide by my wife, Mindy J Kaleta.

Puppy Scents, The Kids Guide to Puppy Care is written from the dogs point of view. With the pups thoughts, feelings and suggestions on training, kids begin to understand that their puppy is not so different from themselves.

Our wish is that both you and your children enjoy the little pups story and come away feeling delighted and eager to train, love and bond with your new puppy. Training is a family thing. Enjoy!

Hey, dont forget to look for the parents e-book guide!
Available online everywhere!

Yep! It happened to me just like it has to a lot of other pups.

There I was, playing nip and tag with my brothers and sisters in a box in the front yard, when all of a sudden a shadow came over us. Oh no, I said. I hope its not a rain cloud. We are having so much fun.

Nope, it wasnt a rain cloud; it was just some guy standing over us. He got all our tails wagging when he stooped down to pet us. We all liked that.

When he got to me he said that I had a personality all my own. Im thinking to myself, a personality? Maybe it will come off and go away as I get older.

He got me a little scared. But he picked me up, and scratched me behind my ears. Oh, that felt sooo good. Then he put me down on the grass so we could play. I licked him and I let him scratch my belly too. That felt really good.

Then he said those magic words, How about coming home with me?

Yipppeee! You bet! The box was getting a little small for all of us anyway, and someone bit my tail the last time we were playing.

This guy had a nice smile and kind eyes. He just looked like someone I needed to go home with and take care of. After all, maybe thats why Im here. Ive got a feeling he really needs me.

After I decided to go home with him, I said goodbye to my brothers, sisters and the nice people who took care of me.

The people said to the man, Don, youve got one great pup there, and were sure youll be the best of friends always. All I got out of that is, Im going to my new home with this nice guy and his name is Don. Woohoo, Don, lets go!

Don put me in this boxy suitcase, then carried me to his red truck. Wow, let the adventure begin!

When we got to the truck, he put me on the floor so I wouldnt be scared. Good idea! I was scared a little bit, but didnt want to show him.

We werent in the truck long before we stopped and he said, Your home now, little buddy. Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Im sooo excited! Lets get out of here.

Well, he picked up my box and carried me to the back yard. He opened the door on my box and I shot out like a rocket. There were so many new things to smell. Thats how we pups get to know things; we smell them. I guess its Puppy Scents!