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Originally Posted by kgaw
Thank you Debbie. Are those books good for a beginner? This is my first time to own a dog and I need a book that is informational and yet not too deep (full of jargon words), as I still have limited knowledge about it 
Also, I would appreciate it if someone can suggest a book that has everything a beginner needed. Training, Housebreaking, Food, Exercises etc etc all in one book |
Yes, all the ones I recommended are good for the general pet owner. The Harper book Corgis are not the easiest of breeds for a first time dog owner, but as with any pet, the success one has depends upon how prepared one is before. There was a gentleman from the Phillipines on another list who acquired a Pembroke puppy last fall. He got her from a local breeder and there are a number of cultural differences about breeding where you are and other parts of the world. Where you are Katz, conditions and practices would be more akin to the commercial breeding industry in the US. For the gentleman I mentioned it was not a good breed choice for a number of reasons.
As far as one book on the training and other things you mentioned; I'm not sure there is one "best." Carol Lea Benjamin is very good and she has a couple out that might fit what you are looking for. One is "How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With" (or something similar) and "Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence". Food recommendations will depend upon what you have available to you. Housetraining - crate training is one of the best methods for that.
Debbie