Labradoodles
Book - 2017
"These friendly, energetic, and charming dogs came into existence in 1988 when a breeder looking for a service dog sought to combine the low-shedding coat of the poodle with the gentleness and eager-to-please trainability of the Labrador Retriever. The result? A breed that is now often used as a guide dog, allergen-free pet, and beloved family member. Barronâ€"s Complete Pet Ownerâ€"s Manual on the Labradoodle will teach you how to make life with your delightful, funny, and smart dog both comfortable and enjoyable. Includes information on housing, health care, behavior, training, grooming, and more. This must-have manual offers important advice and tips for keeping your newest family member happy and healthy. Includes l...ots of color photographs"--Amazon.com.
- Subjects
- Published
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Hauppauge, NY :
Barron's
[2017]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 95 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
- ISBN
- 9781438006932
- What is the Labradoole?
- Working Origins of a Designer Breed
- Doodle Mania
- Labradoodles to Australian Labradoodles (and Everything in Between)
- Characteristics of the Labradoodle
- Labradoodle/Australian Labradoodle Qualities
- Grooming Requirements
- Bigger Dog = Bigger Expenses
- Is the Labradoodle Healthier?
- Thinking It Through
- Which Labradoodle for Me?
- Types of Breeders
- Selecting the Right Pup for You
- Adult Doodle Adoption
- When You Choose, Choose Wisely
- Puppy Preparations
- Puppy-proofing the Home
- Safe Yards
- First Night Survival Tips
- HOW-TO: Mastering Housetraining Basics
- Labradoodle Basic Care
- Good Nutrition and Basic Food Choices
- Puppy Feeding Guidelines
- Adult Feeding Tips
- Exercise: A Tired Doodle Is a Good Doodle
- Activities for the Doodle
- Grooming Your Labradoodle
- Puppy's First Exam
- How to Find a Veterinarian
- Recommended Vaccinations
- Non-core Vaccinations
- Controlling Parasites
- The Spay/Neuter Question
- Identification for Your Labradoodle
- Doodle Health
- Starting with Skin
- Moving to Muscular and Joint Disorders
- Disorders of the Eye
- Other Diseases
- The "C" Word
- Training Basics
- Benefits of Training Your Doodle
- Positive, Reward-based Training Theory (and Practice)
- How to Set Up Your Doodle for Success
- Putting It All Together
- Basic Commands Your Doodle Needs to Know
- Walk Nicely: Teach This Now
- HOW-TO: Create a Social Doodle
- Information
- Index