Labrador Retrievers Are the Best!
Author: Elaine Landau
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Published: 2009-09-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1580135560
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the characteristics, history and needs of labrador retrievers.
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Your Purebred Puppy
Author: Michele Lowell
Publisher: Owl Books
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780805018929
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The Everything Labrador Retriever Book
Author: Kim Campbell Thornton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2004-05-06
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13: 1605504882
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover everything you need to know about man’s best friend—the Labrador retriever—with The Everything Labrador Retriever Book. According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever has been rated as the most popular purebred dog in America for thirteen consecutive years. In fact, nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 than any other breed. The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is the perfect introduction to America’s most popular pet. Written by dog expert Kim Campbell Thornton, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is packed with professional, breed-specific advice that helps readers raise, care for, and train their Lab safely and successfully. Packed full of photos showing Labs in action, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is perfect for new and seasoned dog owners!
Labrador Retrievers Today
Author: Carole Coode
Publisher: Howell Books
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9780876052075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom its origin in Newfoundland, this sporting dog and companion is given thorough coverage. The Labrador's suitability as guide dog or gun dog is closely examined. Guidance for the novice and advice on rearing and general health make this an indispensable reference.
Labrador Retrievers For Dummies
Author: Joel Walton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-03-16
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1118053672
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou have a picture in your head. A picture of yourself with your practically perfect dog. You’ve always preferred big dogs, and your ideal dog is sturdy, strong, and energetic. At the same time, you envision a dog who is gentle and completely in tune to your needs, your whims, and your every move. That perfect dog is likely a Labrador Retriever. After all, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, according to American Kennel Club registrations. Labs are beautiful, friendly, adaptable, easygoing, brave, loyal, dependable, and intelligent. What could be better? Labrador Retrievers For Dummies is a useful guide to have if you're thinking of getting a Lab or even if you already own one. Perhaps you're just curious about this popular breed. This handy reference is for you if you want to Find out if a Lab suits your lifestyle Know what to look for in Lab pups Determine if a breeder meets high standards Understand health and nutrition needs Handle emergencies with a cool head Train your dog with the lure-and-reward technique Show off your Lab in competitions You can live a fulfilling life with your Lab by making sure she is socialized, healthy, and well trained. What better task for humans and dogs than to be great companions for each other? However, you may need some help in knowing how to get the most out of your relationship with your Lab. This friendly guide offers that help with the following topics and more: Exercising your pup and older Lab Choosing the right veterinarian Exploring spaying/neutering Keeping your Lab beautiful with good grooming Helping your dog deal with divorce, a new baby, moving Managing barking and whining Housetraining your new puppy Traveling to dog-friendly vacation destinations Choosing a pet sitter or boarding kennel Volunteering your lab as a therapy dog Labrador Retrievers are big, energetic, and sometimes boisterous (especially as puppies), and they don't take care of themselves. They need you. Don't let them need you unless you're ready to be needed.
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves
Author: Sophia A. Yin
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780793806447
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved. Written by one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country, this revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller features brand new chapters that provide the most up-to-date science of dog behavior and explains key concepts in clear, straightforward language. The user-friendly, full-color instructional drawings enhance the informative text, while the all-positive training advice helps you change undesirable behaviors without resorting to aversive corrections such as yelling, hitting, pushing, or other outdated forms of punishment. Good behavior and problem solving exercises are broken down into easy-to-read "5 Minute" sections, while "Spot" quizzes throughout the text help reinforce your grasp of the material. Science-based methods for observing, understanding, and modifying behavior are applied to everyday situations, offering numerous examples of how training exercises can be turned into fun games for both dogs and owners.
Training Your Labrador Retriever
Author: September Morn
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2009-10-01
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 1438083270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst-time puppy owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog handbook! Training Your Labrador Retriever provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics to look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training. Good-natured and affectionate, Labrador Retrievers make wonderful pet companions. As part of the Training Your Dog series, Training Your Labrador Retriever focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Training Your Labrador Retriever provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include: What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming, and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Puppy and dog training, tricks, and play activities All books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners! Want to learn about even more dog breeds? The Training Your Dog series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!
Training the Pointing Labrador
Author:
Publisher: Training the Pointing Lab
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 496
ISBN-13: 9780977884407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Ultimate Labrador Retriever
Author: Heather Wiles-Fone
Publisher: *Howell Book House
Published: 2003-05-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764526398
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOrigins and History Puppy Care Training Feeding and Nutrition Breed Standards The Complete Gundog Breeding Showing The Labrador Retriever Worldwide And Much More
The Labrador Retriever
Author: Diane Morgan
Publisher: Interpet Publishing
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781842861455
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis total care guide contains colourful sidebars, boxes, and photographs that illustrate key topics essential to labrador retriever owners. An excellent source of accurate, in-depth information, this book will help you and your family raise a healthy and well-behaved canine companion.
