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Pippa Mattinson, dog-training specialist, tells you everything you need to know about training and caring for your labrador. From puppyhood to caring for a senior dog, this book provides an in-depth guide to raising your labrador, making for a contented owner and a happy dog. It covers finding the dog for you, health, training, breeding, dog sports, and much more.

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Pippa Mattinson is a zoologist and the founder of The Gundog Trust—the UK’s first gundog training and welfare charity. She is the author of The Happy Puppy Handbook and Total Recall.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1785030914
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Press; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781785030918
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785030918
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

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- #63 in Pet Food & Nutrition
- #116 in Dog Breeds (Books)
- #218 in Dog Training (Books)

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Pippa Mattinson is the founder of the UK s national gundog graded training scheme, and a director of the Gundog Trust.

She has a degree in zoology and a special interest in animal behaviour.

Pippa has over thirty years experience of training dogs and is the author of the best selling "Happy Puppy Handbook", "Labrador Handbook", training book "Total Recall", and of the Gundog Club's popular graded training guides. She is a director of the Dogsnet Online Training School and the creator of the Dogsnet Training Program.

Pippa is a keen supporter of modern, science-based animal training methods, and is passionate about helping people enjoy their pets.

(photo of Pippa by Jon Lane)

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madalena Ferguson

Exellent, useable and realistic information for a new labrador owner

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021

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I have never had a dog before so I took the time to read this book cover to cover, as did my whole family. The information is straightforward, easy to understand, easy to implement and extremely helpful for a new puppy owner. Her writing style is entertaining and informative. I like how she warns you that it will chew everything in your house and then puts a cute puppy picture on the next page to make you almost forget what she just wrote.

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L H

Pippa has helped me to understand that my puppy is just doing what comes naturally and we are having such a good time helping he

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016

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This helped me so much, because I thought that I was doing everything wrong. Pippa has helped me to understand that my puppy is just doing what comes naturally and we are having such a good time helping her become part of the family.

15 people found this helpful

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Reverend Charles D. Taylor

Good read

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019

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This book is well written and covers a lot of information. A good resource for the Lab owner. I have a Labradane so I had to also get a book on Great Danes to combine the two breeds together. What a good combination for a family pet. Have a great day and may the LOVE of JESUS CHRIST richly bless you. Charles(NAHUM 1:7 / JOHN 3:16 KJV).

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Too basic and puppy / breeding centric

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018

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I grew up with Labradors. Now I have a new rescue dog who is 3 years old. This book was way too basic and puppy-centric. I was looking for advice, for example, on what sized crate to use for a Lab. No info in the book. The website is much better and free. Am returning.

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Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018

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If you need guidance on raising a Labrador Retriever this book is a must read. It covers everything and it is easy to follow

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020

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The book was informative and interesting.

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Training a lab made simple.

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019

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Easy to read for granddaughters training new lab pup!

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018

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Very helpful book. I knew nothing about Labs when I adopted my Lab puppy. Been quite overwhelmed with his behavior and the book was very helpful in letting me know he is normal, making me feel much better. Very good training tips.

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Joe G

Game changing book for new lab owners

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2019

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Got our first labrador a few months ago- we had no idea what we’re doing - have read a lot of internet stuff and still struggled because of inconsistency. I think it’s best to stick to one style of approach and the strategies and methods in this book have really worked for us. Me and my wife both read it and it’s been a game changer. Lots of good specific ideas for how to get the basics nailed down and simple explanations of the science and rationale involved so that you can easily then apply the same principles to things not specifically covered.

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Dadic

Must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2021

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I’m waiting for my new puppy in two weeks and keen to learn and revise how to teach my new pall. A big dog is a nightmare if basic training isn’t achieved. Well I found the first few chapters quite negative and off putting. I had little doubts about my choice. But keep with it as I did. Knowledge is power and knowing the bad things stands you in good stead to achieve what we all want. I well behaved dog that we can take anywhere and be a pleasure to be around. This book gives you warts and all and in the end I’m glad I read it. Two weeks to go and this book will be my guide over the coming 12 months

Kerry

which would have been perfect if I hadn't got

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2017

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It is a lovely book but I'm afraid most of the book is about choosing a Labrador, which would have been perfect if I hadn't got. A 2 year old lab already. I felt it was a book written about my dog. I have pippa mattinsons puppy book which was very infromative too!
I thought it would have been more about training than choosing a Lab which is the only reason for giving 3 stars.

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Malc

Fabulous book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2019

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As a potential new Lab puppy 'parent' this book is excellent. Very readable, I haven't put it down yet, and full of the same sensible advice found on the authors website. This is a great compendium of that advice, and one of the few paper books that I will keep around. Very happy to support the author for her great book and website

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Merk Mugooglen

Easy to read and lots of clear direction. Very good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2017

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Easy to read and lots of clear direction for training and developing the puppy and adult dog alike. One addition that I personally would have found useful would have been a clearer indication as to which age to start each training task with the puppy rather than which sort of order. However, the book has been very useful and informative and it's easy clear layout means that even the younger member of the family can read and understand some of the parts and be as involved as the main carer.

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