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You have a picture in your head. A picture of yourself with your practically perfect dog. You’ve always preferred big dogs, and your ideal dog is sturdy, strong, and energetic. At the same time, you envision a dog who is gentle and completely in tune to your needs, your whims, and your every move. That perfect dog is likely a Labrador Retriever. After all, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, according to American Kennel Club registrations. Labs are beautiful, friendly, adaptable, easygoing, brave, loyal, dependable, and intelligent. What could be better?
Labrador Retrievers For Dummies is a useful guide to have if you're thinking of getting a Lab or even if you already own one. Perhaps you're just curious about this popular breed. This handy reference is for you if you want to
You can live a fulfilling life with your Lab by making sure she is socialized, healthy, and well trained. What better task for humans and dogs than to be great companions for each other? However, you may need some help in knowing how to get the most out of your relationship with your Lab. This friendly guide offers that help with the following topics and more:
Labrador Retrievers are big, energetic, and sometimes boisterous (especially as puppies), and they don't take care of themselves. They need you. Don't let them need you unless you're ready to be needed.
Introduction.
PART I: Just the Facts, Ma'am.
Chapter 1: A Match Made in Heaven: You and a Lab?
Chapter 2: Finding a Lab to Fit Your Life.
Chapter 3: Getting the Lowdown on Labs.
PART II: Finding and Living with a Labrador Retriever.
Chapter 4: Choosing Your New Best Friend.
Chapter 5: Taking Care of Your Lab.
Chapter 6: An Ounce of Prevention.
Chapter 7: Helping Your Lab Deal with Changes.
PART III: Training your Lab with the MRE System.
Chapter 8: M Is for Management.
Chapter 9: R Is for Relationship.
Chapter 10: E Is for Education.
Chapter 11: Training Tips, Tricks, and Techniques.
PART IV: your Lab: A Member of the Family!
Chapter 12: Involving Your Lab in Your Life.
Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Lab.
Chapter 14: Keeping Your Lab — and You! — Healthy.
PART V: Showing Off and Having Fun.
Chapter 15: Having Fun with Agility Trials and Competitive Sports.
Chapter 16: Competing in Hunting Tests and Field Trials.
Chapter 17: Doing the Dog Show Scene.
PART VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Training Your Lab to Be a Great Pet.
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Trainer.
Chapter 20: Ten Ways Your Lab Can Make a Difference in the World.
Appendix.
Index.
Book Registration Information.
Anonymous
Posted October 20, 2000
This book was very helpful for my wife and I when we were thinking about getting a lab. It is clearly organized by chapter, follows a great progression of topics, and is well-written. Most of all, the love of labs shines through. Joel espouses the lure and reward training method, and he convinced me. Made us want one of Joel's labs.
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Posted May 5, 2001
This book tells you everything you need to know about labs.plus it's got ton s of great puppy pictures.
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Posted February 14, 2013
I love this book. I LOVE dogs and our family has been thinking about getting a dog for quiet awhile now and we have been considering getting a Lab, and this answered many questions. It's very useful!
Rock on B&N!
Anonymous
Posted May 3, 2012
For dummies lol why call it that? Hehehe
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Posted May 5, 2008
I think that this book was very informal. It gave me fact after fact and all the helpful tips i needed. I graduated out of Jr. high wanting a dog but couldnt get one unless i read this book i got done with this book in a week and i dont enjoy reading as much as everyone else. But Ill give it a shot if it means getting a new furry best friend. =).
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You have a picture in your head. A picture of yourself with your practically perfect dog. You’ve always preferred big dogs, and your ideal dog is sturdy, strong, and energetic. At the same time, you envision a dog who is gentle and completely in tune to your needs, your whims, and your every move. That perfect dog is likely a Labrador Retriever. After all, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, according to American Kennel Club registrations. Labs are beautiful, friendly, adaptable, ...