Labrador Retriever Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Audrey Pavia (Author) "In their award-winning book Labrador Tales: A Celebration of America's Favorite Dog, authors John Arrington and Walt Zeintek beautifully describe the essence of the Labrador..." (more)
Key Phrases: Labrador Retriever, American Kennel Club, Amateur All-Age (more...)

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Product Description
Information covers care and training of a very popular breed that is a dependable work dog, a hunter, or an affectionate house pet. Titles in this pet care series are similar to Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals, but are larger, with more detailed instruction and more illustrations. The books advise pet owners on purchase, health care, nutritious feeding, proper housing and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have dozens of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764115308
• ISBN-13: 978-0764115301
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #269,158 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Barron's Pets Handbooks Series.

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book On Labrador Retreivers!, January 21, 2005

By	Barron Laycock "Labradorman" (Temple, New Hampshire United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is an inexpensive but quite accessible book about training Labs, a no nonsense nuts and bolts primer for the new caretaker of a the best dog breed yet devised by the Heavens; the Labrador Retriever. As someone who shares his house and life with four of God's single most nearly perfect craeature, I can testify as to the accuracy and relevance of all the information in this wonderful compendium. It is a literal treasure trive of data about how to raise and care for your new best friend, and it covers everything from potty training to kennel care.

As a personal note, it is improtant to remember how sensitive Labs are, that one never ever strikes one, and that gently scolding them will get you the reaction you want much more efficiently than would any unjustified corporal punishment. Just remember, friends, there are really no bad dogs; only ignorant and incompetent people trying in vain to train the dogs. What you need to avoid such pitfalls is all here! Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Dog Fun Book!, August 27, 2006

By	Harriet M. Galbraith (Mathews, Va. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Audrey Pavia"s book portrays the Labrador as an all around fun loving family dog. If you don't own one after reading this book you will probably want to acquire one. She is very thorough in her chapters on health and training. Her chapter five (Understanding Your Lab) is an excellent and easy to understand study of canine behavior. Her chapters on whether to breed or not to breed your Labrador are very thoughtful. It is a well written,handy manual for a Labrador owner... or would be owner.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, February 4, 2004

By A Customer

A few months ago I found a puppy lab, and I had NO CLUE as to what to do or how to train him, and I knew I wanted to keep him, so I got this book, and I really went "by the book" with him. It has been very useful. Reading about labs has allowed me to be a lot better parent to him. It has a very good section about training tricks (sit, down, shake), it explains very well what to expect from a lab (they are crazy dogs). It tells you how to deal with his nasty chewing habits, and several other things that you need to know in order to be a good pet owner.