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The typical Labrador Retriever is relatively easy to train. The author takes readers step-by-step through her method, which emphasizes positive reinforcement. Also covered are humane methods of breaking a dog's bad habits, such as begging, jumping on people, unnecessary barking, and biting. Each book is filled with instructive full-color photos.

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Overview

The typical Labrador Retriever is relatively easy to train. The author takes readers step-by-step through her method, which emphasizes positive reinforcement. Also covered are humane methods of breaking a dog's bad habits, such as begging, jumping on people, unnecessary barking, and biting. Each book is filled with instructive full-color photos.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780764109928
  • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 9/28/1999
  • Series: Training Your Dog Series
  • Pages: 160
  • Product dimensions: 6.50 (w) x 7.87 (h) x 0.43 (d)

Table of Contents

1 Labrador Retriever History 1
Origins of the Labrador Retriever 1
Uses 3
Lab Body and Mind 5
A Lab Needs a Job 6
2 Choosing Your Labrador Retriever 8
Which Lab for You? 8
What Age Is Best? 10
To Breed or Neuter? 12
Where to Find a Lab 13
What Influences a Dog's Temperament? 14
Interpreting a Pedigree 15
3 The First Month with Your New Lab 16
The Bonding Period 16
Teaching Rules and Limits 16
House-training 16
Confinement 18
Crates 19
Pet Doors 20
Fences, Kennels, Tie-outs 21
Dog-proofing Your House and Yard 22
Anticipating and Avoiding Hazards 22
Home and Garden Dangers 25
Safety Commands 26
Safety in and Around Vehicles 29
Your Lab's ID 30
4 Training Equipment 31
Collars 31
Harnesses 34
Leashes 34
5 Hierarchy and Mutual Respect 37
The Family Dog's Family 37
Dominance Training 38
Trust Training 39
Socialization 39
Puppy Kindergarten 42
6 Health 43
Immunization 43
Environment--Housing, Diet, Grooming, Exercise 43
Teaching Your Lab to Accept Health Care 47
Taking Medicine 49
Becoming Friends with the Veterinarian 50
7 Motivating Your Labrador 51
The Human/Dog Pack 51
Using Rewards 52
Praise 52
Voice Tone 52
Physical Touch 52
Food as an Incentive 53
Hunting and Chasing 53
Play 54
8 Communicating with Your Lab 55
Capturing and Holding Your Dog's Attention 55
Hand Signals 57
Understanding Dog Language 57
9 Commands--A Basic Vocabulary 61
Dogs and Language 61
Health Check 61
Positive Obedience Training 61
Home Schooling 62
Walking on Leash 68
Commands in Daily Life 72
10 Tricks 73
Tricks and Obedience 73
Home Schooling 74
11 Games and Family Fun 80
Forming Life Skills Through Play 80
Good Toys/Bad Toys 80
Games for the Whole Family 81
Fun Outdoor Activities with the Family 86
Parades, Walkathons, Community Fun 88
12 Building Your Lab's Confidence 90
Sensitive Periods 90
Fear of the Unknown 90
Promoting Trust 90
Working Through Fears 93
13 Overcoming Behavior Problems 98
Handling Bad Habits 98
House Soiling 99
Nuisance Behaviors 101
Aggression Problems 108
14 Canine Good Citizen Test 109
The CGC Certification Program 109
Preparing for the CGC Test 110
Ten Exercises That Make Up the CGC Test 111
CGC Programs in Other Countries 116
15 Competition and Titles 117
Overview 117
Conformation 117
Obedience Trials, Tests, and Titles 118
Home Schooling 119
Tracking 120
Agility 122
16 Sports 124
Avoiding Injuries 124
Suggested Sports 124
Additional Outdoor Activities 128
17 Careers for Labs 130
Assistance Dogs 130
Therapy Dogs 131
Search Dogs 133
Show Biz 133
18 Legal Issues 135
Community Responsibility 135
Dog Waste Pick-up and Disposal 135
Fairness to Neighbors--Fences 136
Boredom Causes Misbehavior 138
Borders and Quarantines 138
Protecting Your Lab 139
Temperament and Intelligence Tests 140
Useful Addresses and Literature 143
Glossary 147
Index 151
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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 20, 2000

    Very Helpful

    I think it's a very self-explainitory book with very helpful pictures and illustrations. It has new tricks in it that are very unique. It helped alot.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 23, 2009

    Great book!

    Just got my first dog and did not have a clue, this book really helped me understand him beyond what I could have anticipated for. Miller and I understand each other better, thanks to this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 20, 2001

    Fantástico

    Es un libro recomendado si no tienes la posibilidad de pagar por un entrenamiento profesional. Le he enseñado trucos a mis perros con este libro, el detalle con que te lo dicen es muy comprensible. Además de que las fotografias que vienen, son geniales. Lo super recomiendo.

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