The Labrador Retriever Handbook by Audrey Pavia

The Labrador Retriever Handbook by Audrey Pavia

The ultimate dog guide for adults for owning and training Labrador Retrievers, including adorable color photos, helpful hints, and quick tips on training.

They're fun, playful, and gentle--and who can't help but smile at the zany antics of America's most beloved family dog: the Labrador Retriever. But as with any breed, Labs come with their own unique set of traits and behaviors you need to consider before welcoming a Lab into your life.

You'll learn:

• What to look for when choosing a Lab puppy
• Obedience training and communicating with your Lab
• Understanding your Lab's health and common illnesses in the breed
• Breeding Labs
• Activities, competitions, and jobs well-suited to Labs

Whether you're a first time dog owner looking to add a Lab to your life or are simply looking for a Labrador Retriever gift for the dog lover in your life, tails will start wagging at this must-have handbook for Lab owners.

Since 1987, award-winning novelist Audrey Pavia has worked as a professional pet writer. Pavia, a New York University graduate, is the author of 17 pet-related books, including Horses For Dummies, The Gecko: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet, and Guinea Pig: Your Happy Healthy Pet. Pavia has also worked as an editor for various dog journals and a monthly horse publication, in addition to authoring hundreds of articles for pet magazines like Reptiles, Aquarium Fish, and Critters USA. She resides in Norco, California, with her husband Randy and a variety of animals.