The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers [Paperback]

Joel Walton (Author), Eve Adamson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Complete Idiot's Guide to | Publication Date: May 1999

-- Far and away the most popular breed of dog in the U.S., how to choose the Labrador that's right for you
-- All about caring for a Labrador Retriever, from good nutrition to exercise needs
-- The character of the Labrador and why it is such a beloved pet
-- How to hunt and have fun with your dog

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Distribution (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450307
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450308
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,303,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all dog owners, Labradorian or otherwise!, June 1, 2000

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L. Scott Meade "Scottee" (Burke, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers (Paperback)

I recommend this book to all dog owners, regardless of breed. For those Labradorially inclined, the breed-specific information is invaluable, honest, and detailed. For Labradorians and all other dog owners, the behavior and training sections are some of the best I've read. This book is comprehensible and comprehensive.

The layout and writing style make the information extremely accessible. The information itself is extremely detailed and important to all dog owners. Joel and Eve have succeeded in explaining the secrets of making a good dog into a great dog, through management and training.

It's no surprise this book is so popular. Not only is it about one of the most wonderful and popular breeds of dog today, but it is chock full of information vital to dog owners of any breed.

In my capacity as a professional dog trainer, I have had occasion to work with puppy owners who have read this book, and I have to say "What a difference a book makes"--this book! Owners who have read this book understand how their dogs' minds work, and grasp what I have to teach them about training and problem solving that much easier. Thank you, Joel and Eve, for helping me do my job better!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers (Paperback)

I am thirteen and have read a lot of books on Labs, but none compare to this! It is very easy to read and gives a whole lot of information. I would definitely recommend it to readers of all ages.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference for any lab owner., July 4, 1999

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A Customer - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers (Paperback)

Any Labradorian would find this an exceptional book written with humor and fun-loving training techniques. It is the perfect gift for anyone thinking of being owned and loved by a labrador retriever.