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Puppy Brain

How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love

Kerry Nichols

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Castle Point Books
25 November 2025
Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens, brings readers into the whelping box and onto the frontlines of a puppy's developmental journey with her trademark clarity and wit.

With guidance about everything from crate training to spaying and neutering, Puppy Brain distills the latest insights and breakthroughs from canine research into practical, actionable, evidence-based guidance.

Through years of research into brain development and the use of intentional breeding practices that focus on honoring a puppy's choices and needs, Kerry has developed an approach that results in a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with our dogs rather than one steeped in rote obedience. Puppy Brain will reshape the way you think about your dog and show you how to meet your dog's most basic needs.
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Imprint:   Castle Point Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 209mm,  Width: 137mm,  Spine: 28mm
Weight:   362g
ISBN:   9781250867964
ISBN 10:   1250867967
Pages:   400
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Kerry Nichols is an attorney turned dog breeder and the founder of Nicholberry Goldens, a small family kennel in Clovis, California. Committed to breeding Goldens with the strictest adherence to health standards, Kerry also focuses on raising emotionally resilient, well-balanced puppies who become beloved family members. She has been breeding Golden Retrievers for over a decade, and since 2013, she has opened the virtual doors to the whelping box, offering her massive audience of ""virtual breeders"" a daily dose of puppy cuteness and fascinating information on puppy development. Among the notable owners of Goldens she has bred and raised are the founder of Tinder and executives from Oprah, Facebook, and Microsoft. Her dogs can sometimes be glimpsed on Hollywood sets, both in front of and behind the cameras.

Reviews for Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love

""The first twelve months is the most important time frame in a puppy's life, when it comes to setting the stage for your dog's long term mental, emotional and behavior wellbeing. This book shows you how to prepare for a successful first year, building a rock-solid foundation that will last a lifetime."" --Karen Shaw Becker, Wellness Veterinarian and co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Forever Dog ""Nichols combines an understanding of behavioral and developmental science with practical experience into a philosophy and method of establishing a strong, functional bond with your canine companion. She has a wonderful talent for explaining the seemingly unexplainable aspects of the human/animal bond."" --Bruce W. Christensen, Veterinarian and Specialist in Canine Reproduction, Founder Kokopelli Veterinary Center ""This book goes far beyond the how-to's of raising a puppy, delving into the decisions we make for our dogs from the beginning all the way to the end of their life. Heartwarming and educational, Puppy Brain is a must-read for anyone wanting a healthy and fulfilling relationship with their dog."" --Lisa Lippman DVM, celebrity veterinarian and co-founder of Pet Loss Community ""This book provides a perfect road map to teach your puppy how to adjust and enjoy every interaction they may encounter. If you have a desire to understand what gives your dog their unique habits and traits, Kerry Nichols will take you on a fascinating journey from a puppy's first breath through each stage of their development into adulthood. It is her passion to produce happy, healthy dogs who have the genetics, discipline and temperament to thrive as steadfast companions. I loved Puppy Brain and learned so much!"" --Rose Nielsen, Author and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Therapy Dog Program Liaison ""As someone best known for writing novels from the point of view of a dog, I was surprised and delighted to read this book and find out so much science-based information and hands-on practical advice about how puppy brains work. Anyone who is planning on making a puppy a member of their family absolutely needs to read Puppy Brain, it's such a wonderful book!"" --W. Bruce Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose


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