Download or read book Labrador Retriever Training Book for First Time Owners written by Marmaduke McKinney and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the Secrets to Raising a Happy, Well-Behaved Labrador! Are you a first-time Labrador Retriever owner? Do you want to ensure your new furry friend grows up to be a well-mannered, joyful companion? Look no further! The "Labrador Retriever Training Book for First Time Owners" is your ultimate guide to understanding, training, and nurturing your Labrador Retriever from puppyhood to adulthood. This comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about raising a Labrador Retriever, including: Understanding Your Labrador: Learn about the breed's history, physical characteristics, and behavioral traits to better understand your dog's unique needs. Preparing for Your New Puppy: Get expert advice on choosing the right puppy, puppy-proofing your home, and gathering essential supplies. Effective Training Techniques: Discover positive reinforcement methods for teaching basic obedience, socialization, and advanced commands. Dealing with Behavioral Issues: Find solutions for common problems such as chewing, barking, and separation anxiety. Health and Nutrition: Ensure your Labrador's well-being with tips on diet, exercise, grooming, and regular veterinary care. Fun Activities and Games: Keep your dog mentally and physically stimulated with engaging play ideas and exercises. Special Training Situations: Get guidance on traveling with your Labrador and training for specific roles like therapy or hunting. Written in a friendly, accessible style, this book provides step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and real-life examples to help you build a strong, loving bond with your Labrador Retriever. Whether you're a novice dog owner or looking to improve your training skills, this book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to raise a happy, healthy, and obedient Labrador. Join thousands of satisfied dog owners who have transformed their Labradors into well-behaved, cherished members of the family. Start your training journey today with the "Labrador Retriever Training Book for First Time Owners" and enjoy a lifetime of companionship and joy with your beloved Labrador.
Download or read book Training Your Labrador Retriever written by September Morn and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-time puppy owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog handbook! Training Your Labrador Retriever provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics to look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training. Good-natured and affectionate, Labrador Retrievers make wonderful pet companions. As part of the Training Your Dog series, Training Your Labrador Retriever focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Training Your Labrador Retriever provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include: What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming, and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Puppy and dog training, tricks, and play activities All books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners! Want to learn about even more dog breeds? The Training Your Dog series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!
Download or read book How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves written by Sophia A. Yin and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved. Written by one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country, this revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller features brand new chapters that provide the most up-to-date science of dog behavior and explains key concepts in clear, straightforward language. The user-friendly, full-color instructional drawings enhance the informative text, while the all-positive training advice helps you change undesirable behaviors without resorting to aversive corrections such as yelling, hitting, pushing, or other outdated forms of punishment. Good behavior and problem solving exercises are broken down into easy-to-read "5 Minute" sections, while "Spot" quizzes throughout the text help reinforce your grasp of the material. Science-based methods for observing, understanding, and modifying behavior are applied to everyday situations, offering numerous examples of how training exercises can be turned into fun games for both dogs and owners.
Download or read book The Everything Labrador Retriever Book written by Kim Campbell Thornton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-05-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover everything you need to know about man’s best friend—the Labrador retriever—with The Everything Labrador Retriever Book. According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever has been rated as the most popular purebred dog in America for thirteen consecutive years. In fact, nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 than any other breed. The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is the perfect introduction to America’s most popular pet. Written by dog expert Kim Campbell Thornton, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is packed with professional, breed-specific advice that helps readers raise, care for, and train their Lab safely and successfully. Packed full of photos showing Labs in action, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is perfect for new and seasoned dog owners!
Download or read book Positive Gun Dogs Clicker Training for Sports Breeds written by Jim Barry and published by Sunshine Books (MA). This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Be Your Dog s Best Friend written by Monks of New Skete and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2001-05-15 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.
Download or read book In the Bag written by Margaret Allen and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Bag! offers a fresh approach to gundog training for beginners and seasoned trainers alike. It contains sound advice on the selection of your Labrador Retriever and valuable information regarding his care and management from puppy to veteran. It gives step-by-step guidance on his training and how to make smooth progress towards the finished article: a Labrador that is a pleasure in the home as well as in the field, and a reliable shooting companion who puts game in the bag. Margaret Allen has been successfully training, trialling, breeding and showing Labradors since 1964. Trying to understand the workings of the canine mind has always held a fascination for Margaret and she believes that in order to train your dog successfully, you should make it your chief objective to find out what makes him tick. In this book, you will learn how your dog thinks, reacts and learns. Armed with this knowledge, training should proceed with a minimum of setbacks. Our working Labrador has been bred for generations to retrieve game - it is in his blood. Through selective breeding, dogs have been produced which are kindly and willing to please. It should not, therefore, be hard work to make him into a Gundog. It should be fun! This book will help you make it so. A fresh approach to gundog training for beginners and seasoned trainers alike, which explains how to train your Labrador so that he is a pleasure to work with and an asset in the field. Contains sound advice on the selection of your Labrador and valuable information on care and management from puppy to veteran. Fully illustrated with 90 colour photographs. Margaret Allen has been successfully training, trialling, breeding and showing Labradors since 1964 and her dogs have been featured in various shooting magazines.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Labrador Retrievers written by Joanna de Klerk and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As of 2020, the Labrador Retriever breed has topped the American Kennel Club's Popular Dog Breeds list for 19 years running, and for good reason. This athletic breed is almost universally outgoing, eager to try new things, and equipped with a strong desire to please people. This is a breed of dog that can adapt to any situation; Labrador Retrievers have become military heroes, field trial champions, famous movie stars, and more. The Labrador is a good fit for either novice or veteran pet parents, but their exuberance and athleticism may be too much for some individuals. This guide will give you all the information you need not only to decide if a Labrador Retriever is the right fit for your household, but also to guide you to the right individual dog, and how to train it to be a well mannered canine citizen. In these pages, you will discover the answers to such crucial questions as: Is a Labrador Retriever the right dog for me? How do I choose the right Labrador for my needs? How do I prepare my home for an active, athletic Lab? What training methods are most effective for Labrador Retrievers? The Complete Guide to Labrador Retrievers, by respected British veterinarian Jo de Klerk, provides valuable information on a wide range of essential topics. You will find yourself reaching for this manual over and over again throughout your Labrador's life, gaining indispensable knowledge on how to raise your Labrador Retriever pup to be a healthy, happy, and well behaved canine companion. This book delves into nearly every aspect of the Labrador Retriever breed, including: The history of the Labrador Retriever How to select a good breeder Choosing your Lab from a rescue or shelter Lab-proofing your home Training do's and don'ts for the Labrador What to expect the first few days home Housetraining your Labrador Retriever The importance of mental and physical exercise Training and socialization techniques for your Labrador Retriever Common behavior issues for Labs (and how to prevent them) How to choose the best veterinarian for your dog Health and wellness information for all stages Working, showing, or breeding your Labrador Retriever The aging Labrador Labrador Retrievers are athletic, outgoing canines who can excel in any role. While they do require a little more exercise and attention than many other breeds, those who choose to share their lives with Labradors are richly rewarded with a loyal and loving companion who is always up for the next adventure. From choosing a breeder to caring for your senior pet, this book will be there to show you how to give your Labrador Retriever a fantastic and full life. This comprehensive guidebook by veterinarian Jo de Klerk is required reading for anyone who loves Labs!
Download or read book Zak George s Dog Training Revolution written by Zak George and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
Download or read book Becoming a Therapy Dog Team written by Katha Miller-Winder, PH D and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of guidance and advice about how to become a Therapy Dog team. It contains the tips and tricks the author has learned in a decade of Therapy Dog work. If you're ready to become a Therapy Dog team but are hesitant to dive into the unknown and just want someone to be there to guide you along the way, this book is for you. If you've always been a little curious what Therapy Dog work was all about and why people do it, this book is for you. If you're a trainer, veterinarian, groomer, or other dog professional who has people asking them about Therapy Dog work but you've had no idea how to help them find answers, this book is for you.
Download or read book Chocolate Labrador Training Book for Dogs and Puppies by Boneup Dog Training written by Karen Douglas Kane and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chocolate Labrador Retriever Training Book for Dogs & Puppies by BoneUp Dog Training Are You Ready to Bone Up? Simple Steps, Quick Results. Chocolate Labrador Retriever Training [Updated-2018 - 3rd Addition-] Special Bonus Inside Are You Ready to Bone Up? Because, this Chocolate Labrador Retriever Training System begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family. From Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Chocolate Labrador Retriever. It's that critical moment from the car ride home, to begin communicating with your dog at your pup's level. There's a name for it too. It's called Dogmanship, and your dog craves it. Fact, it's the key difference in the Bone-Up dog training system that creates the Simple Steps that get you the Quick Results you're looking for - now. Now, and not some time, some-day, in some-future. Look at what you're about to learn in how to teach your Chocolate Labrador Retriever BoneUp dog training is all about rewards-based clicker training using Dogmanship, a clicker, treats, praising and phrasing. All in a Simple Steps, Fast Results, Dog Training System for both new, and experienced dog owners. Simple Steps, Quick Results Dog Training: Including: Clicker, Treat Training The Ultimate Results Training System Basic Commands. All of them you could possibly need. Hand Cues Think about it! Have You Ever Been on the phone, while your dog is barking? Yes? Well no more of that unnecessary nonsense. With Bone Up Hand Cues, here's exactly how to stop that nuisance without skipping a beat. Socializing Dog's love hanging out with friends too. They can also tell who's a true friend too. If you know what I mean. Dog Behaviors Such as: Barking, growling, peeing, pooping, chewing, begging, whining, rubbing, nipping, jumping, humping, rubbing, digging, running away, chasing animals, and all the rest, replaced with the best. Alpha Dog Important-Stuff-Here! Listen, Your dog craves the Alpha. And from the Car ride home its either going to be him or you that determines it. This is critical in training your dog at once. It's Key. So, if you are ready to bone UP with the best of them, (like, the pros) then try my book right now. Go ahead ORDER NOW and I can promise you later today, you can and will begin to stop bad behaviors and replace them with dog obedience habits you're seeking to attain - NOW. Now, and not some-time, some-day, in some future, with some other so-called-system. Want Results Beginning Now? Order Today! And you will be so glad you decided to Boned-Up on it. (I promise you and I can guarantee it). And before you know it, you can attain that special bond and respectful, lifelong fun, loving relationship you want with your dog, and your new family, today. With loving care for you, and your Retriever, Karen Douglas Kane. Of the BoneUp DOG Training Systems, Dog Trainer and Lover of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers. Labrador, Labrador training, Dog Training, Dog Training book, Chocolate Labrador Retriever training, Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Chocolate Labrador Retriever puppy, Brown lab, Retriever Book, Retriever training, Chocolate Lab
Download or read book Training the Pointing Labrador written by and published by Training the Pointing Lab. This book was released on 2007 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Labrador Retriever Training written by Brittany Boykin and published by Cac Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-04-18 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about Labrador Retriever training, basic obedience, potty training, and even how to eliminate bad habits. This book is guaranteed to answer any and all questions about training your new Labrador Retriever and is a must-have for anyone thinking of getting a Labrador Retriever puppy.
Download or read book The Pointing Labrador written by Paul Knutson and published by . This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE POINTING LABRADOR is the best of both worlds. The pointing Lab is just as capable of sitting patiently in a duck blind until called upon to retrieve ducks and geese as he is comfortable coursing through upland fields, locating and pointing pheasants, quail, and grouse for his beaming handler.
Download or read book Sporting Dog and Retriever Training The Wildrose Way written by Mike Stewart and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to transforming your dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility—any game, any terrain, any destination—and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Now, for the first time, Stewart’s methods are compiled in one indispensable reference book, fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Containing chapters on establishing essential behaviors, the core skills of the hunting retriever, and waterdog finishing work, as well as sidebars on such topics as breed selection and effective canine leadership, this step-by-step book is designed specifically for wing-shooters who want to transform their pup into a gentleman’s gundog.
Download or read book Nate Schoemer s Dog Training Manual written by Nate Schoemer and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this manual, you will learn the step by step process to teach your dog any command! Would you be surprised if I told you that there are no secrets to dog training? The reality is that it comes down to understanding the science behind the methods and each dog's individual needs, desires, and perseverance levels. After spending years in the industry-traveling and working with dog trainers throughout the country, training new dog trainers, and even having my own show on Animal Planet (Rescue Dog to Super Dog), I have developed a system that is easy to understand and most importantly-easy to implement. These are techniques that I have evolved over the years by working with some of the best trainers in the industry-and now they are available to you for less than the cost of a cup of coffee!
Download or read book Tom Dokken s Advanced Retriever Training written by Tom Dokken and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many hunters consider their retrievers to be "polished" if the dog sits, stays, retrieves marked singles and won't run off. However, retrievers of every breed have so much potential. This book condenses Tom's 40-plus years of dog training into a concise, easy-to-follow guide that helps you unlock the magic within your retriever. Working at your own pace, and with vivid visual instructions, you'll learn how to teach your dog honoring, multiple marked retrieves, blind retrieves over land and water, and much more. Arguable America's best-known retriever trainer, Tom as four-plus decades of experience turning retrievers into successful hunt-test competitors, field-trail participants and great hunting companions. He operates Dokken's Oak Ridge Kennels in Northfield, Minn., which is also one of the country's largest all-breed hunting dog training facilities. He also creates the popular Dokken's Dreadfowl Trainer dummy, which is designed to teach dogs the proper hold on game birds.
