The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Labrador Retrievers will cover everything a new or prospective Lab owner would need to know, including: deciding whether or not a Labrador Retriever is right for you, and vice-versa, the history of the breed, and how to find a reputable breeder. This book also tells readers how to acclimate their new Lab to their home, housetrain, manage their Lab's nutrition and health, what to do in an emergency, how to training their Labrador Retriever, how to deal with mistakes, and understanding Lab behavior.AUTHBIO = Margaret H. Bonham is a professional freelance writer and sled dog racer in Colorado. Her writing credits include six books (published or under contract). Her work has appeared in various national pet publications including Dog Fancy, Dog World, Dog and Kennel, Pet Life, Pet View, Natural Pet, and Mushing Magazine. She has been a columnist and contributing editor for Dog and Kennel and PetVeiw magazines and she was a frequent contributor to pets.com and vetmedcenter.com Internet sites. Maggie has written a column on nutrition for Pet View Magazine, plus several columns on basic dog nutrition. She has also formulated her own racing diet for her sled dogs for optimal performance.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers

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Bonham, Margaret H.

Pets & Animal Care

Alpha

Offers comprehensive instructions on how pet owners can improve their pet's quality of life and longevity through proper health care and nutrition. Beginning with health care, owners will learn about some of the most common diseases in most breeds and how to avoid them; how to recognize symptoms before it's too late; and drug and alternative therapies. Covers common questions about pet nutrition, including how much and how often to feed pets; what kind of food, how to read and interpret food labels; and how to counteract dietary problems.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dog Health & Nutrition

Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog Brush, bathe, and clip your dog like a pro! Whether your dog is destined for a career in the show ring or a spot on the living room couch, good grooming is important. This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats. Discover how to <ul>
<li>Train your dog for grooming</li> <li>Care for nails, teeth, and ears</li> <li>Use clippers and scissors</li> <li>Groom specific types of coats</li> <li>Prepare a dog for the show ring</li> </ul>

Dog Grooming For Dummies

Consumer Dummies

his attractive, medium-sized dog makes a hardy hunter, as well as a fine household pet. Here is reliable information on its general care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers: Everything About Purchase, Care, Feeding and Housing (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

B E S Pub Co

Written especially for beginning canine Agility competition enthusiasts, this manual covers all aspects of the competitive sport. The author starts with instruction on evaluating a dog's physical fitness and overall readiness for Agility training, then makes specific diet recommendations, and advises on treatment of injuries and the use of positive training methods. Advanced discussion describes obstacles used in Agility competitions, then shows how to teach the dog jumps, getting through tunnels, and other competition events. Filled with instructive full-color photos and illustrations.

Introduction to Dog Agility

Northern Breeds (Complete Pet Owner's Manual.)

Barrons Educational Series. Inc.

Among the most popular mixed-breed "designer dogs" is the Labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Here is advice and information for prospective owners. This book is a brand-new title in Barron's extensive line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. They advise current and soon-to-be pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well as on birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and even exotic creatures like tarantulas and sugar gliders. The information in each book is authoritative but the language is non-technical and easy for every pet owner to understand. Every title in this series is individually written from first page to last by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality color photos and instructive line art.

Labradoodles: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

This newly updated edition will be welcomed by canine agility enthusiasts. The author, a professional dog trainer, tells owners how to evaluate a dog's physical fitness and readiness for agility training, and then goes on to cover all aspects of this competitive sport. She discusses all relevant agility-training topics, including diet recommendations, the correct use of collars and other positive reinforcement tools, basic commands, and training methods for specific competitive events. Filled with instructive color photos.

Despite his fluffy appearance, the playful and easily trained Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier doesn't shed hair, which may make him a good companion for owners subject to allergies. This book is a title in B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series. Concentrating on the basics of pet care, B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners. They are also helpful manuals for older children who are looking for information and advice. The wide selection of titles that make up this series includes every popular dog and cat breed, bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium pets, and even reptiles, amphibians, and exotics. Each title features approximately 70 color photos and offers advice on acquiring an animal, housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

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The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior

A unique, one-stop handbook for mixed breed dog owners Known for their individuality, mutts have become the most popular dogs in the United States! Now, The Complete Guide to Mutts addresses all the special needs of owning a mixed breed, providing comprehensive, reliable information in one authoritative resource on everything from health and training to behavior issues-something you won't find in other books. Written by Margaret Bonham, a dog writer who has tremendous firsthand experience with mixed breeds, the book covers such important topics as beyond-the-basics obedience training, holistic therapies, and common problems in older dogs, as well as mutt-specific information on routine health care. You'll also discover: * Why mutts are number one in the hearts of millions and why a mutt might-or might not-be right for you * How to find the perfect mutt through a shelter or rescue organization * The general types of mutts and how to tell what your mixed breed may be * The difference between training a puppy and an adult mutt * How to understand your mutt's behavior-and change it if necessary * The best supplies for your mutt, including feeding dos and don'ts * The latest on competing in obedience, agility, and other performance events

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dog Health & Nutrition

Dog Grooming For Dummies

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers: Everything About Purchase, Care, Feeding and Housing (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

Introduction to Dog Agility

Northern Breeds (Complete Pet Owner's Manual.)

Labradoodles: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

Introduction to Dog Agility

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior