Labrador Retrievers For Dummies
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The most informative and most fun guide to the #1 breed! This friendly guide offers you expert advice about caring for the breed, from the history of Labs to adoption options. Featuring an eight-page, four-color insert, this informative expose collars the important facts about this loyal companion. Provides insight on nutrition, socialization, and exercise Offers tips about finding a breeder Touches on common illnesses and chronic problems About the Authors: Joel Walton (Prince Frederick, Maryland) is a professional dog trainer and has worked with Labs for over 40 years. Eve Adamson (Iowa City, Iowa), a regular contributor to Dog Fancy magazine, is also the author of the forthcoming Dachshunds For Dummies.
Introduction.PART I: Just the Facts, Ma'am.Chapter 1: A Match Made in Heaven: You and a Lab?Chapter 2: Finding a Lab to Fit Your Life.Chapter 3: Getting the Lowdown on Labs.PART II: Finding and Living with a Labrador Retriever.Chapter 4: Choosing Your New Best Friend.Chapter 5: Taking Care of Your Lab.Chapter 6: An Ounce of Prevention.Chapter 7: Helping Your Lab Deal with Changes.PART III: Training your Lab with the MRE System.Chapter 8: M Is for Management.Chapter 9: R Is for Relationship.Chapter 10: E Is for Education.Chapter 11: Training Tips, Tricks, and Techniques.PART IV: your Lab: A Member of the Family!Chapter 12: Involving Your Lab in Your Life.Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Lab.Chapter 14: Keeping Your Lab -- and You! -- Healthy.PART V: Showing Off and Having Fun.Chapter 15: Having Fun with Agility Trials and Competitive Sports.Chapter 16: Competing in Hunting Tests and Field Trials.Chapter 17: Doing the Dog Show Scene.PART VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Training Your Lab to Be a Great Pet.Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Trainer.Chapter 20: Ten Ways Your Lab Can Make a Difference in the World.Appendix.Index.Book Registration Information.
