In this essential guide for urban dog parents, husband-and-wife experts Jennifer and Ovidiu have teamed up to bring readers a fresh take on raising a city or suburban pup. With decades of experience training and caring for dogs in New York City, the authors offer a new approach - whole dog parenting - that shifts the way we think about what it means to have a well-trained dog. Inside, readers will find

• Holistic strategies for helping dogs to achieve balance in the stimulating urban world
• A guide to understanding the natural needs and behaviors of dogs and how to meet them
• Obedience training 101
• How to housetrain a puppy
• Tips for making the most of city living and dog runs
• A guide to gear and services
• Training cheat sheets for quick reference

This no-nonsense manual cuts through the noise and the gimmicks, giving dog parents everything they need - and nothing they don't - for navigating the challenges and joys of natural canine parenthood in an unnatural environment.