The Young Hound: A Vet-Designed Adolescent Dog Journal for 6 to 12 Months
Everything that changes in your dog's second six months, in one place — ready for every vet appointment.
A veterinarian-developed journal for young dogs • Based on international veterinary guidelines • Designed to make professional guidance understandable and actionable for pet owners
$29.99Price on Amazon.com. May change.
Ordered and shipped through Amazon. Also available in German.
Is this journal right for you?
- You have a dog between 6 and 12 months old.
- You used The Curious Puppy and want to continue where it ends.
- You have just adopted or rescued a young dog and want a clear health and behavior baseline.
- You are looking for a useful gift for a new dog owner.
See what’s inside
Veterinary knowledge on one page, structured documentation for everyday life on the other.
Title page
Guide · How this journal works
Growth & feeding
Digestion
Body check
Permanent teeth
What you track
- Weekly entries for growth, weight, feeding, digestion, skin and coat, exercise, sleep and behavior
- A growth and weight chart
- Vaccination, deworming, parasite prevention and medication records
- Vet-visit preparation, monthly reviews and space for your own notes
Why notes help your vet
What you notice at home is often missing at the appointment, simply because no one wrote it down.
Somewhere around six months, the dog who always came when called starts looking the other way. Appetite shifts. Energy spikes. New fears appear out of nowhere. Most of it is normal adolescence, until one thing isn't. Noted week by week, the changes show what is normal for this dog — and what needs a closer look.
The journal was developed by a practicing veterinarian and is based on recognized international veterinary guidelines (AAHA, WSAVA, AVSAB and ESCCAP). So at the appointment your vet has both the current impression and the observations of the weeks before.
Veterinary foundation
This Journal draws on established veterinary guidelines.
The guidelines, instruments and scientific sources named here were used as professional foundations for the development of this journal. Their inclusion does not imply official endorsement, authorization or collaboration with the organizations named.
Questions about this journal
What age is it for?
From six to twelve months: the adolescent stage that begins where The Curious Puppy ends.
What do I record?
Weekly entries for growth, weight, feeding, digestion, skin and coat, exercise, sleep and behavior, plus a growth and weight chart, health records and vet-visit preparation.
Do I need The Curious Puppy first?
No. The Young Hound works on its own, including for dogs who join the family at six months or older.
Does it replace my vet?
No. It helps you observe and describe, so your vet has more to work with.
Is it available in German?
Yes. The journals are on Amazon in English and German.
Design for everyday life
Designed for everyday life.
Beautiful enough to keep within reach. Structured enough to become part of your routine.
The Young Hound covers six to twelve months and picks up where The Curious Puppy ends. It is part of the House of Tails Care Journals, which follow every life stage.
The best moment to begin is now.
By T. Abend, veterinarian. A companion to veterinary care, not a replacement.
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