Labrador Retriever (CompanionHouse Books) Breed Details and Expert Advice on Adopting, Training, Solving Bad Behavior, Feeding, Exercising, and Caring for Your New Best Friend (Smart Owner’s Guide)

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Celebrate the most popular dog in the world—the Labrador Retriever!

Everything you need to know to become a well-informed caregiver for a LabBreed details including character and personality, physical characteristics, historical overview, and moreBeautiful photos of adorable Labrador Retriever puppies and adultsTips and expert advice delivered in sidebars including “It’s a Fact,” “Smart Tips,” “Notable & Quotable,” and “Did You Know?”How to find a reputable breeder and select a healthy, sound puppyTraining, puppy-proofing, supplies, health maintenance, and more

Sweet, versatile, and a devoted friend, the Labrador Retriever’s adorable looks, even temperament, and easy-going personality make him an ideal housemate!

This Smart Owner’s Guide to the Lab, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the useful and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for their pooch! Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that is user-friendly and entertaining to explore.

Every Smart Owner’s Guide, including Labrador Retriever, offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. You’ll find informative chapters on everything you need to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog! Explore essential information about finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing your home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; grooming, and more!

Obedience training for basic cues (sit, down, stay, come, and heel) and solving potential problem behaviors (excessive barking, chewing, nipping, jumping up, stealing food, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with your new dog, including showing, agility trials, tracking, therapy work, and more.

Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, called “It’s a Fact,” “Smart Tips,” “Notable & Quotable,” and “Did You Know?” Real-life rescue stories are retold in full-page features called “True Tails.” Dog-safe recipes are highlighted in a “Try This” feature and some of the Lab’s best traits are explored on the “Pop Pup” page.

The Resources section of Labrador Retriever includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is also fully indexed, so it’s easy to quickly find and flip to whichever issue you are trying to address.

With proper socialization and training, you’ll realize that you couldn’t find a sweeter, more fun-loving, or more intelligent family companion than the Lab. Adorable, spirited, and ready for anything, it’s no wonder the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in America! From family pet to hunting partner, the one-of-a-kind Lab does it all.

Learn all you need to know about your favorite dog breed, with Smart Owner’s Guide: Labrador Retriever!

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Who is CompanionHouse?

CompanionHouse Books offers a wide range of comprehensive, high-quality publications on lifestyle topics, including pet care, home gardening, farming, and rural living.

We’re an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and those who seek a closer connection to their pets, homes, and land.

What makes our books unique?

CompanionHouse books stand out from other publications with innovative and insightful content that encourages sustainable, fulfilling lifestyles and empowers readers to pursue their passions confidently and creatively.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books (September 15, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593787510
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593787516
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches