Labrador Retriever

Dedicated to the most popular dog in the world, the Labrador retriever, this Smart Owner’s Guide offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Featuring adorable photography of playful puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read book offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything they need to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable dog, including insight on finding a breeder, preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, puppy-proofing the home, house training, veterinary and home health maintenance, feeding and nutrition, and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.