Train Your First Puppy: The Ultimate Kid-Friendly Training Book to Teach Responsibility, Build Confidence, and Bond with Your New Best Friend
About this audiobook
Are you a parent or teacher looking for a book that makes puppy training simple, engaging, and age-appropriate for children? Whether it’s your child’s first dog or a family project, this book turns training into a joyful learning experience that teaches not just obedience—but also responsibility, confidence, and compassion.
Train Your First Puppy is the perfect book for kids ages 6–12 who want to become real puppy trainers. Written by certified dog trainer and children’s educator Lily A. Parker, this guide blends positive reinforcement, playful exercises, and real-life bonding tips into one easy-to-follow resource.
Inside this beautifully designed, kid-friendly training book, children will learn how to:
• Understand what puppies need to feel safe, loved, and ready to learn
• Create a training schedule that works with school, playtime, and family routines
• Teach essential commands like “sit,” “stay,” “come,” and walk on a leash
• Use fun games, songs, and charts to make training exciting and effective
• Handle puppy behaviors like biting, jumping, barking, and potty accidents with confidence
• Track progress using star charts, printable diplomas, and journaling pages
• Celebrate success with fun activities, reward ideas, and graduation day tips
What makes this book different from others?
Unlike many puppy training books that are written for adults, this guide is created just for kids. It uses clear, encouraging language and hands-on activities designed to keep young trainers motivated. It’s not just about training dogs—it’s about helping kids become kind leaders and responsible pet owners for life.
Whether you're preparing for a new puppy or already have a furry friend at home, this book is the perfect gift to help any child bond with their dog, build self-esteem, and learn life skills that last far beyond puppyhood.
Great for homeschoolers, birthday gifts, or first-time pet owners—this is the #1 guide for kids who love dogs and want to do things the right way.
About the author
Lily A. Parker is a certified dog trainer, children’s educator, and lifelong animal lover who has dedicated her career to making puppy training fun, accessible, and meaningful for families. With more than 15 years of experience working with kids and their canine companions, Lily is widely recognized for her ability to teach age-appropriate training techniques that foster confidence, responsibility, and empathy in young dog owners.
Her unique approach blends positive reinforcement methods with playful, hands-on lessons that children can easily follow. Through her books and workshops, Lily helps kids understand how to communicate clearly with their pets, build routines based on kindness and patience, and develop lifelong bonds with their dogs. Her warm and encouraging style has made her books favorites among parents, teachers, and young readers who want to raise happy, well-behaved puppies through love and respect—not fear or punishment.
When she’s not writing or leading one of her popular “Puppy Play & Learn” classes, Lily can be found enjoying long walks through nature with her golden retriever, Max. She continues to lead dog training workshops for families, schools, and community centers, sharing her mission to raise a new generation of confident, compassionate young trainers.
Lily is the author of Puppy Training for Kids: A Fun and Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Raising a Happy, Well-Behaved Dog Using Positive Techniques and Train Your First Puppy: The Ultimate Kid-Friendly Training Book to Teach Responsibility, Build Confidence, and Bond with Your New Best Friend. Through her work, she is helping kids everywhere discover the joy of training with love—and the power of becoming a puppy’s very first best friend.
