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Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Golden Retreiver even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing your Golden; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information. In addition, a bonus DVD shows you how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand his or her unique personality.

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Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Golden Retreiver even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing your Golden; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information. In addition, a bonus DVD shows you how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand his or her unique personality.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470195697
  • Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
  • Publication date: 5/12/2008
  • Edition description: 2nd Edition
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 144
  • Sales rank: 748,299
  • Series: Happy Healthy Pet Series , #94
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.58 (h) x 0.56 (d)

Meet the Author

Peggy Moran has been educating dogs and their owners for more than thirty years. She is the proud owner of two Golden Retrievers, Rowdy and Buddie, who are shining examples of the breed's beauty and brains. Peggy has been featured on television and radio shows and currently offers training at her Lemont, Illinois, training center.

Table of Contents


The World of the Golden Retriever     8
What Is a Golden Retriever?     11
The Golden Standard     12
Gold Medal Athletes     14
All That Glitters     15
Golden Retriever History     18
Jolly Good Sports     18
Mothers and Fathers of the Breed     19
Getting to the USA     20
The All-Purpose Golden     23
Why Choose a Golden?     26
The Social Golden     26
Trainability and Intelligence     28
Golden Temperament     30
Regarding Other Creatures     32
Choosing Your Golden     33
The Best Breeder     33
Meeting the Puppies     35
Your Adult Golden     37
Almost Home     41
Caring for Your Golden Retriever     42
Bringing Your Golden Home     44
Confinement     44
Fun Stuff!     47
Outdoor Puppy-Proofing     48
Puppy Essentials     49
The Big Day     50
Puppy-Proofing Your Home     52
Quality Time     55
Feeding Your Golden Retriever     56
Commercial versus NaturalFood     57
Reading Dog Food Labels     59
Feeding a Growing Golden     61
Keeping Adults in Good Weight     63
Golden Years: Fit, Not Fat     65
Grooming Your Golden Retriever     66
Grooming Equipment     66
Puppy Grooming     69
Adult Grooming     71
Bathing Your Golden     74
Don't Neglect the Nails     77
Creepy Crawlies     78
Making Your Environment Flea Free     80
Keeping Your Golden Healthy     83
A Healthy Start     83
Hereditary Diseases     84
Common Canine Ailments     90
What to Do in an Emergency     93
When to Call the Veterinarian     94
How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit     96
Enjoying Your Golden Retriever     100
Training Your Golden Retriever     102
Understanding Builds the Bond     103
Practical Commands for Family Pets     109
Training for Attention     118
Teaching Cooperation     121
Housetraining Your Golden Retriever     122
Your Housetraining Shopping List     123
The First Day      124
Confine Your Pup     126
Watch Your Pup     130
Accidents Happen     131
Scheduling Basics     133
Appendix: Learning More About Your Golden Retriever     136
Some Good Books     136
Magazines     137
Clubs and Registries     138
On the Internet     138
Index     141

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