The Complete Labrador Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Labrador Owners (Canine Handbooks)
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“This is an excellent read for anyone who wants a Labrador or already has one. I have been breeding Labradors for 35 years and I will be recommending this to my puppy buyers from now on,” CHERYL A. CURTIS, MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Start off on the right foot with the 284-page Complete Labrador Handbook. The only reference book you’ll ever need, it’s a must-have for anyone getting a puppy, adult or rescue Labrador Retriever.
Part of The Canine Handbooks, Amazon’s No.1 dog breed series, 31 experts - all AKC Breeders of Merit or Kennel Club Assured Breeders – answer the dozens of questions every new or potential owner has. Follow their advice for a happy, healthy and well-trained Labrador.
Learn what makes the world’s most popular breed tick, the best training methods for Labs, what they love & hate, exercise - how much and how often, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & caring for an ageing Lab.
Puppies - Learn:- Where Puppy Should Sleep
- Getting Through the First Few Days & Nights
- Getting Your Labrador Used to You & Your Home
- Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond
- Housetraining & Crate Training
- Dealing with Issues like Puppy Biting & Chewing
- Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Down, Recall, Walking on Leash & Clicker Training
- Socialisation
There’s over 20 pages on Feeding, including Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, Raw Diet, Maintaining a Healthy Weight - often a challenge with Labs! & Feeding Seniors.
Labrador Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect the Breed, Allergies, Skin Issues, Ear Infections, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping & the Labrador Facts of Life.
If you haven’t got your puppy yet, follow our guidelines & steer clear of badly-bred litters:
- Where NOT to Buy a Labrador From
- How to Spot an Unhealthy Pup
- How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask
- How to Pick a Puppy with the Right Temperament For You
- Male or Female?
- Show or Working Lab or a Mixture?
- Colour?
- Labrador-Proofing Your Home
- Finding & Caring for Rescue Labs
REVIEWS FOR THE COMPLETE LABRADOR HANDBOOK:
“This is the book I have been looking for. I have had only had Springer Spaniels. This is my first Lab after reading this book I am able to understand why my Lab behaves the way he does,” L. NORDENHOLD, USA
”A superbly-written comprehensive collection of advice, information and ideas about the breed & beautifully illustrated with lovely photographs. Plenty of research has clearly gone into this book with so many quotes from reputable breeders. As an Assured KC Breeder of Labradors I have already added this Handbook to my suggested reading list for prospective puppy families, and can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in welcoming a Labrador into their family or those who already have one,” A. SHELTZ, UK
”Brilliant, well laid-out book, full of information, easy to follow, with advice from Labrador breeders - a must for new & experienced owners,” J. McDONOUGH, UK
”We found this to be an excellent book filled with valuable information, tips & guidance for Lab owners. Our puppy is now 4 months old & we have already put into practice some of the tips & techniques suggested in the book,” R.M. SCHARNHORST, US
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