Download or read book The Book of Barkley written by L. B. Johnson and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2014-07-24 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L.B. Johnson knew how to get things done. She had been immersed in a world of complex puzzles, and tangled story lines of physical and governmental laws. She was quite sure she was up to the task of raising a black Labrador retriever puppy. His name was Barkley, and in being himself, he led his owner down a path of joyful discovery, loving frustration, and self-sacrifice. Their journey together will speak volumes to anyone who has ever had a beloved animal as a heart’s companion…from the gentle nuzzles that healed in moments of crisis, to the saintly patience needed to deal with a small pink ball with feet, named “Mr. Squeaky,” who interrupted many hours of sleep. It is the story of rambunctious trespasses such as “the bacon incident,” and the loving trust that bound a woman and her dog together in unspoken understanding. The Book of Barkley is a tribute and memoir that will resonate with everyone who has reached out unthinking to pet a beloved animal…only to remember that a beloved friend is no longer present. Honest, transcendent, and beautifully written, The Book of Barkley is a love story that will enrich every animal lover’s library.
Download or read book The Ultimate Labrador Retriever written by Heather Wiles-Fone and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2003-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Origins and History Puppy Care Training Feeding and Nutrition Breed Standards The Complete Gundog Breeding Showing The Labrador Retriever Worldwide And Much More
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 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 Labrador Retrievers Today written by Carole Coode and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its origin in Newfoundland, this sporting dog and companion is given thorough coverage. The Labrador's suitability as guide dog or gun dog is closely examined. Guidance for the novice and advice on rearing and general health make this an indispensable reference.
Download or read book Labrador Retriever written by Bruce Fogle and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1999 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential references for dog owners-now in paperback. A complete illustrated guide to the history, temperament, and physical characteristics of each breed, this handy paperback series includes full profiles on cocker spaniels, dachshunds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and poodles. Each volume also has expert advice on every aspect of dog care, including day-to-day well-being, behavior issues, training, grooming, health, and exercise.
Download or read book The Versatile Labrador Retriever written by Nancy A. Martin and published by Doral Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's most popular breed described by an expert in the breed. Learn about the breed's amazing versatility from family pet, to supreme hunter, to an eager obedience dog. From breed history to why he has become America's #1 dog. She gives a true, sound foundation for viewing the Labradors today. The photo gallery is absolutely invaluable. The book is a treasure trove for both neophyte and experienced breeder.
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 Labrador Retriever written by Charlotte Wilcox and published by Capstone. This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to North America's most popular dog, which includes its history, development, uses, and care.
Download or read book Labrador Retrievers Are the Best written by Elaine Landau and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the characteristics, history and needs of labrador retrievers.
Download or read book The Book of the Labrador Retriever written by Anna Katherine Nicholas and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the origins and standards of the breed, and provides advice on caring for, showing, and obedience of Labradors.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Labrador Retrievers written by Margaret H. Bonham and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Labrador Retrievers will cover everything a new or prospective Lab owner would need to know, including: deciding whether or not a Labrador Retriever is right for you, and vice-versa, the history of the breed, and how to find a reputable breeder. This book also tells readers how to acclimate their new Lab to their home, housetrain, manage their Lab's nutrition and health, what to do in an emergency, how to training their Labrador Retriever, how to deal with mistakes, and understanding Lab behavior.AUTHBIO = Margaret H. Bonham is a professional freelance writer and sled dog racer in Colorado. Her writing credits include six books (published or under contract). Her work has appeared in various national pet publications including Dog Fancy, Dog World, Dog and Kennel, Pet Life, Pet View, Natural Pet, and Mushing Magazine. She has been a columnist and contributing editor for Dog and Kennel and PetVeiw magazines and she was a frequent contributor to pets.com and vetmedcenter.com Internet sites. Maggie has written a column on nutrition for Pet View Magazine, plus several columns on basic dog nutrition.She has also formulated her own racing diet for her sled dogs for optimal performance.
Download or read book Dr Ackerman s Book of the Labrador Retriever written by Lowell J. Ackerman and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Labrador Retrievers written by Heidi Mathea and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a wag and a "woof," this book invites students to meet the playful Labrador retriever! Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Labrador retriever breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow students to see these popular family dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Labrador Retrievers 2nd Edition written by Margaret H. Bonham and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to raise a healthy and happy Lab. Now Lab owners and those who want to join their ranks can learn about the breed's special needs - medical, nutritional, and emotional - as well as the basics on keeping, training, medical care, and nutrition. In this new edition, readers will find the latest on clicker training for Labs, up- to-date information on genetic diseases and medical innovations, travel needs, and how to guard against acquiring an overly inbred Lab. -Labrador Retrievers are an extremely popular breed -Includes an eight-page, four-color insert, as well as four-color IFC and IBC elements -More than a third of the photos in the book are new -An updated training section that includes clicker training
Download or read book Labrador Retriever written by Dog Fancy Magazine and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated to the most popular dog in the world—a sporting dog with no equal and a companion above all else--the Labrador Retriever, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining. Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call “It’s a Fact,” “Smart Tip,” “Notable & Quotable,” and “Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called “Pop Pups” and “True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the “Try This” feature pages. The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Lab, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.
Download or read book The Labrador Retriever written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most versatile working dogs Learn: - Training methods and techniques specifically for the Labrador Retriever - How to keep your dog healthy and in shape - The fascinating origins and breed standard of the Labrador Retriever Anyone who owns or works with Labrador Retrievers knows they are a special breed. Originally bred as a hunting dog in the nineteenth century, the Labrador Retriever is renowned for its intelligence, gentle ways, and adaptability. The same traits that allow the Labrador Retriever to excel as a hunting dog make it a versatile working dog. Its friendly disposition makes it one of the most popular family pets as well. Expert trainers Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take you on a deep dive into the origins and history of the breed before exploring the traits and characteristics that distinguish it. Then, they provide training basics for the Labrador Retriever to get you started, and they examine the wide range of service and detection tasks the dog is ideally suited for. If you work with a Labrador Retriever or want to start working with one, this book offers a valuable guide to the many possibilities this breed offers.
