How to Train Your Labrador Retriever (Tr-103) (Hardcover)

by Liz Palika (Author) "Labrador Retrievers (Labs) are thought to have originated in Labrador, Canada, and were originally bred to retrieve birds for hunters..." (more)
Key Phrases: labrador retriever, dog sports, verbal correction, American Kennel Club (more...)

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Product Description
Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Labrador Retriever even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Lab; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information. In addition, a bonus DVD shows you how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand her unique personality. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover
Your Happy Healthy Pet

30-minute large-breed training DVD contains bonus material specifically for your Labrador Retriever! Dog behavioral trainer Peggy Moran shows you how properly training your Labrador Retriever makes your best friend a Happy Healthy Pet for life.

A Labrador Retriever is an adorable bundle of black, yellow, or chocolate joy. No matter what color coat she sports, her versatility and temperament make her an equally wonderful guide dog, sporting companion, or all-around family pet. She greets each member of her human pack with enthusiasm, and her genuine love and zest for life are contagious. The Lab is a faithful friend, and after spending only a moment in each other's company, you'll find yourselves hopelessly devoted to each other.

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find:

• Characteristics to look for when choosing a Labrador Retriever

• A list of supplies you'll need before you bring her home

• Advice on grooming, feeding, and training

• A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

A bonus DVD shows you that educating your Labrador Retriever positively is easier and more fun than you think. You'll learn how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand her unique personality. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793836522
• ISBN-13: 978-0793836529
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #695,939 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Understand and Good Ideas, October 21, 2005

By	Sofia Ramos (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This book was great. My 3.5 month old labrador retriever already does "sit", "down" and "shake" on command, thanks to this book. He is also fully crate-trained. I would recommend this book to anyone.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Information You Need in Easy to Read Reference, February 8, 2006

By	T. Williams (Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The author gives clear and consice advice that really works. You will not be disappointed

2.0 out of 5 stars Worthless, June 22, 2009

By	Capn Dar "capndar" (North Carolina - United States) - See all my reviews

If you are looking for training advice ( and with a title like "How to Train your Lab...", what do you expect) this book is a weak rip off. The author has beautiful photos but doesn't actually start to begin the training discussion of any kind until page 39 of a 90 page book..... so 40% of the book is not even related to the title. Weak - would not purchase again, and if I could send it back I would ( and I love books)