Labrador Retrievers (Barron's Dog Breeds Bibles)
(back cover)BARRON'S DOG BIBLESIs There a Labrador Retriever in Your Future?Whether you're planning to acquire a Labrador Retriever or have just purchased one, this book will start you off on the right track. Canine expert Joan Hustace Walker describes the Lab's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs you on training your new pet. She tells you--What to look for when choosing a puppyHow to recognize and understand your dog's  breed-specific traitsWhat you should know about keeping your dog healthy, including awareness of potential breed-specific health problemsHow to train your dog and enjoy his company in play activitiesExtra features include sidebars with breed facts, helpful hints, quick tips on training, and an enclosed BONUS DVD that presents methods for housetraining, teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands, and more.More than 100 color photosBONUS DVDENCLOSEDTrain Your Dog