“This is an excellent read for anyone who wants a Labrador or already has one. I have been breeding Labradors for 35 years and I will be recommending this to my puppy buyers from now on,” CHERYL A. CURTIS, MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Start off on the right foot with the 284-page Complete Labrador Handbook. The only reference book you’ll ever need, it’s a must-have for anyone getting a puppy, adult or rescue Labrador Retriever.
Part of The Canine Handbooks, Amazon’s No.1 dog breed series, 31 experts - all AKC Breeders of Merit or Kennel Club Assured Breeders – answer the dozens of questions every new or potential owner has. Follow their advice for a happy, healthy and well-trained Labrador.
Learn what makes the world’s most popular breed tick, the best training methods for Labs, what they love & hate, exercise - how much and how often, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & caring for an ageing Lab.
Puppies - Learn:- Where Puppy Should Sleep
- Getting Through the First Few Days & Nights
- Getting Your Labrador Used to You & Your Home
- Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond
- Housetraining & Crate Training
- Dealing with Issues like Puppy Biting & Chewing
- Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Down, Recall, Walking on Leash & Clicker Training
- Socialisation
There’s over 20 pages on Feeding, including Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, Raw Diet, Maintaining a Healthy Weight - often a challenge with Labs! & Feeding Seniors.
Labrador Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect the Breed, Allergies, Skin Issues, Ear Infections, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping & the Labrador Facts of Life.
If you haven’t got your puppy yet, follow our guidelines & steer clear of badly-bred litte
