Part 1
Choosing the Right Dog
- How much breed really predicts behavior
- Matching energy to your actual week
- Family, apartment, and active-owner breeds
- Rescue, mixed breed, or breeder
The Good Dog Handbook
Your dog isn’t ignoring you. The signals just aren’t clear yet.
A plain-spoken guide to choosing the right dog, training that sticks, feeding the right amount of the right food, and avoiding the everyday mistakes that quietly cause harm.
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Sound familiar?
The pulling on the leash. The jumping on guests. The “come” that works in the kitchen and nowhere else. The bag of food you’re not sure is right, the portion you’re guessing at, the breed you fell for before you knew what it needed.
Most of it comes down to a handful of things. This book covers all of them.
Picking a dog that fits your life. Training with rewards and good timing. Feeding the right amount of the right food. Knowing which everyday habits cause harm. Plain language, real numbers, step-by-step instructions you can use today.
What you get
One clear reference instead of fifty conflicting videos.
144-page PDFLarge-print EPUB3 chartsPrintable tracker
- The complete ebook as a print-ready 6×9 PDF and a large-print EPUB for phone, tablet, and Kindle
- Step-by-step plans for the five cues that matter most: name, sit, down, stay, and come
- A daily-calorie table and chart by body weight, plus how to turn calories into cups
- A full list of foods that are dangerous for dogs, and what to do if your dog eats one
- The warning signs that mean “call the vet today”
- A Quick Reference section: key numbers, daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, and a 12-month care tracker you can print
- Reward-based methods only. Nothing that asks you to hurt, frighten, or intimidate your dog
A note from Tom
“Most dog problems aren’t dog problems. They’re communication problems. Your dog wants to get it right. They learn from what actually happens after they do something, not from what you meant. When the signals are clear and the routine is steady, most dogs settle into being the easy, happy companion you hoped for.”
— Tom Watson
What is inside
5 parts. 26 chapters. No filler.
Part 2
Training That Sticks
- How dogs actually learn
- The first five cues, step by step
- Listening when it counts, loose-leash walking
- House training, jumping, barking, chewing
Part 3
Feeding Your Dog Well
- What a dog actually needs to eat
- Reading a dog food label
- How much to feed, with a calorie table
- Foods that are dangerous for dogs
Part 4
Everyday Care and Health
- Exercise and enrichment by age and breed
- Grooming, teeth, nails, and ears
- Vet visits, vaccines, parasites
- Warning signs, puppies, and senior dogs
Part 5
What Not to Do
- Training mistakes that backfire
- Everyday habits that harm dogs
- Heat, cold, cars, and hidden dangers
- Myths worth dropping, and when to get help
Plus
Quick Reference
- Key numbers on one page
- Never-feed list and emergency signs
- Daily, weekly, and monthly checklists
- A 12-month care tracker to print
Real pages. Real numbers.
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These are unedited pages from the book, not mockups.
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What this book will and won’t do.
This is a practical guide for everyday owners, not a veterinary textbook. It won’t replace your vet, and it doesn’t diagnose or treat anything. It won’t fix serious aggression. That needs a qualified professional, and the book tells you how to find one. The methods are reward-based and take a few minutes a day of consistent practice, not a weekend miracle. If you put them into practice, most owners see a calmer, more responsive dog and fewer guesses about food and care.
It’s for you if
- You’re a new owner, or about to choose a dog
- Your dog pulls, jumps, barks, or only listens sometimes
- You’re unsure how much or what to feed
- You want one clear reference
It’s not for you if
- You’re a trainer or vet looking for advanced material
- Your dog has bitten. Start with a veterinary behaviorist
- You want punishment-based or “dominance” methods
Questions
FAQ
What exactly arrives after I buy?
Two files, available to download immediately: a PDF (144 pages, 6×9 in, good for reading on a computer or printing) and an EPUB (large print, for phones, tablets, and Kindle). You also get an emailed receipt with a permanent download link.
Can I read it on Kindle?
Yes. Send the EPUB to your Kindle with Amazon’s free Send to Kindle service, or open it in any ebook app such as Apple Books or Google Play Books.
Is this about puppies or adult dogs?
Both. Training, feeding, and care are covered for all ages, with a dedicated chapter on puppies and senior dogs.
Does it replace my vet?
No. It helps you ask better questions and spot problems early. Anything medical should be confirmed with your own veterinarian.
Is checkout secure?
Yes. Payment is handled by Gumroad, a well-established platform for selling digital products. Your card details go to Gumroad’s payment processor and are never seen by the author.
Can I get a refund?
All sales final — but if a technical problem stops you from opening the file, reply to your receipt and we’ll make it right.
The Good Dog Handbook
Clear signals. Calm dog. Happy home.
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