Labrador retriever

Labrador retriever

Liz Palika, 1954-

Book - 2008

DVD demonstrates how to teach basic commands and tricks, correct bad behavior, and understand your dogs unique personality.

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Subjects
Labrador retriever.
Published
Hoboken, N.J. : Howell Book House c2008.
Language
English
Main Author
Liz Palika, 1954- (-)
Edition
2nd ed
Physical Description
144 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780470192306
  • Part I. The World of the Labrador Retriever
  • Chapter 1. What Is a Labrador Retriever?
  • The Sporting Breeds
  • The Lab's Physical Appearance
  • The Lab's Character
  • Chapter 2. The Labrador Retriever Yesterday and Today
  • The Lab in the USA
  • The Lab Today
  • Chapter 3. Why Choose a Labrador Retriever?
  • Are You Ready for a Dog?
  • The Lab as a Pet
  • The Working and Field Lab
  • If Labs Could Choose Their Owners
  • Chapter 4. Choosing Your Labrador Retriever
  • Breeder, Rescue, Shelter, or Free?
  • Choosing Your Lab
  • Puppy Temperament Test
  • Choosing an Adult Lab
  • Part II. Caring for Your Labrador Retriever
  • Chapter 5. Getting Ready for Your Labrador Retriever
  • Basic Supplies
  • Puppy Essentials
  • Make Your Yard Safe
  • When Your Dog First Comes Home
  • Puppy-Proofing Your Home
  • Pet Professionals
  • Chapter 6. Feeding Your Labrador Retriever
  • Feeding Your Dog
  • Nutritional Building Blocks
  • Reading Dog Food Labels
  • Commercial Dog Foods
  • Homemade Diets
  • Seven Mistakes to Avoid
  • Chapter 7. Grooming Your Labrador Retriever
  • Brushing
  • Bathing
  • Other Details
  • External Parasites
  • Making Your Environment Flea Free
  • Chapter 8. Keeping Your Labrador Retriever Healthy
  • Preventive Health Care
  • Problems That Affect the Lab
  • Internal Parasites
  • Emergency First Aid
  • How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit
  • When to Call the Veterinarian
  • As Your Lab Grows Older
  • Part III. Enjoying Your Labrador Retriever
  • Chapter 9. Training Your Labrador Retriever
  • Understanding Builds the Bond
  • Practical Commands for Family Pets
  • Training for Attention
  • Teaching Cooperation
  • Chapter 10. Housetraining Your Labrador Retriever
  • Your Housetraining Shopping List
  • The First Day
  • Confine Your Pup
  • Watch Your Pup
  • Accidents Happen
  • Scheduling Basics
  • Appendix. Learning More About Your Labrador Retriever
  • Some Good Books
  • Magazines
  • Clubs and Registries
  • On the Internet
  • Index

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