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    The Labrador Retriever Handbook: The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador For Keeping Your Companion Healthy, Happy, And Well-Behaved From Puppyhood To Senior Years
    The Labrador Retriever Handbook: The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador For Keeping Your Companion Healthy, Happy, And Well-Behaved From Puppyhood To Senior Years
    The Labrador Retriever Handbook: The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador For Keeping Your Companion Healthy, Happy, And Well-Behaved From Puppyhood To Senior Years
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    The Labrador Retriever Handbook: The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador For Keeping Your Companion Healthy, Happy, And Well-Behaved From Puppyhood To Senior Years

    By Kimberly Lawrence

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    ☆★The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador Retriever★☆


    If you want to add the best qualities of America's top dog to your household, you'll need to know how to avoid the potential quirks of the breed!
    The high popularity rating of Labrador Retrievers results from characteristics that include a large and whimsical personality, gentle nature and friendly disposition.
    Use caution, though, when choosing the right puppy for you. Poor breeding practices and hereditary health issues present the possibility of lifelong challenges, both in behavior and disease.
    When you find the ideal pup, and you know the right methods to bring out the best qualities, life with a Lab can prove comically unpredictable!
    This is a must-have guide for all beginner Labrador Retriever puppy owners and individuals who are thinking of getting a Labrador Retriever puppy.
     


    ★★ Grab your copy today and discover★★


    ♦ How to choose the best dog for you and your family 
    ♦ An overview of just why training your Labrador is one of the very best things you can do for it
    ♦ Effective techniques of teaching your Labrador all of the basic commands
    ♦ How to keep yourLabrador healthy
    ♦ Simple Ways to Improve your Bond with your Labrador
    ♦ The ethical guide to obtaining your lab from the right places
    ♦ How to keep your Lab happy to the end
    ♦ And much more...



    Be the best friend to your best friend by knowing what it takes to find, feed, train and raise a Labrador. 
    America's top dog won the rank for being an all-around companion for single owners or an entire family. But not all lifestyles will suit the needs of this spirited, attention seeking breed. 
     


    Don't look any further for another guide on this subject. This will answer any questions you might have, and will teach you how to do everything you need plus tons more! Scroll up and click the buy now button to get this awesome guide today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKimberly Lawrence
    Release dateFeb 14, 2019
    The Labrador Retriever Handbook: The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador For Keeping Your Companion Healthy, Happy, And Well-Behaved From Puppyhood To Senior Years

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      The Labrador Retriever Handbook - Kimberly Lawrence

      The Labrador Retriever Handbook

      The Complete Guide To Choosing, Training, And Caring Your Labrador For Keeping Your Companion Healthy, Happy, And Well-Behaved From Puppyhood To Senior Years

      ––––––––

      Kimberly Lawrence

      Copyright 2019 © Kimberly Lawrence

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher except in the case of review.

      Legal & Disclaimer

      The following document is reproduced below with the goal of providing information that is as accurate and reliable as possible.

      This declaration is deemed fair and valid by both the American Bar Association and the Committee of Publishers Association and is legally binding throughout the United States.

      Furthermore, the transmission, duplication or reproduction of any of the following work including specific information will be considered an illegal act irrespective of if it is done electronically or in print. This extends to creating a secondary or tertiary copy of the work or a recorded copy and is only allowed with an express written consent from the Publisher. All additional right reserved.

      The information in the following pages is broadly considered to be a truthful and accurate account of facts, and as such any inattention, use or misuse of the information in question by the reader will render any resulting actions solely under their purview. There are no scenarios in which the publisher or the original author of this work can be in any fashion deemed liable for any hardship or damages that may befall them after undertaking information described herein.

      Additionally, the information in the following pages is intended only for informational purposes and should thus be thought of as universal. As befitting its nature, it is presented without assurance regarding its prolonged validity or interim quality. Trademarks that are mentioned are done without written consent and can in no way be considered an endorsement from the trademark holder.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Puppy for You

      Females versus Males

      Exceptions

      What makes them unique?

      In-Home Lessons

      Crate Training

      Finding a reputable breeder

      Be Prepared for Homecoming

      Chapter 2: Basic Training—It’s a Must

      Active Intervention

      Puppies Will Be Puppies

      Basic Puppy Training

      Chapter 3: Nutrition and Healthcare

      Breed-Specific Options

      Market versus Premium

      Food Quality

      High versus Low

      Mid-Range Food

      Treats

      The Same Old Isn’t Boring for Dogs

      Where to Dine

      Three Squares

      Dining In

      The Dishes

      Finding and Visiting the Veterinarian

      The Price of Health

      Chapter 4: Grooming and Other Fun Ways to Bond

      What Big Hair You Have

      Options When the Fur Flies

      Tips for Grooming Resistant Dogs

      Bathing at Home

      Here is a list of several top-rated shampoos and conditioners.

      The Dog Days of Summer

      The Nails

      Begin Foot Work Early

      Bathing Alternatives and Tub Assistance

      While the Owner’s Away

      Chapter 5: Heredity and the Senior Years

      Symptoms of GDV

      Diet Changes

      Heart Disease

      Steps in Screening for Heart Problems

      Diabetes

      Watch for Symptoms

      Symptoms of Diabetes

      Thyroid Issues

      Incontinence

      Eyes

      End-of-Life Considerations

      End-of-Life Decisions

      Summary

      Conclusion

      About The Author

      Introduction

      This handbook provides essential information and helpful advice for all stages of life specific to Labrador retrievers. You’ll find the pros and cons associated with the breed to help you make a sound decision when choosing a dog that suits your lifestyle. Initially, you will learn the origin of the breed and the behaviors associated with the original purpose for the dogs. By knowing the history and understanding the motivations behind the behavior of modern Labradors, you will know the level of commitment required to raise and care for a Labrador retriever.

      The breed requires a great deal of time, space, exercise, and training, in addition to the recommended preventative and ongoing health care. In return, you’ll have a spirited, loving companion that never runs short on personality. A Labrador can be many things to many different people, from a hunting buddy to a nightly protector sleeping at the foot of your child’s bed. The breed has a sturdy, muscular build and a strong desire to please its owner. From bringing in a net of fish to catching a floppy Frisbee a dozen times in a row, a Lab will be happy to do the work.

      There are many points to consider before making a definite decision, and the upcoming chapters will explain the extent of training, grooming, behavior concerns, and possible health issues known to surface specifically in Labrador retrievers.

      Read on for more information on the traits of heredity, the importance of proper breeding, and potential challenges that can arise through the various stages of life. You’ll gain an understanding of the amount of dedication and care it takes to help your puppy grow into a well-adjusted adult. You’ll also learn what you can do to maintain health as your dog enters the senior years and beyond. There’s something gained in every stage of life, and nothing quite like the memories made when you share your home with a Labrador.

      List of Topics

      The information in this book is arranged in a timeline that correlates with stages of life, from puppyhood through the senior years of a Labrador retriever. Each section provides information on both breed specific and general canine issues, including nutrition, training, and health.

      Chapter 1 presents information on choosing a breeder, picking the right puppy from a litter, where not to shop for a puppy as well as puppy-proofing your home.

      Chapter 2 will cover the various stages of training a Lab requires and training classes that are optional. This chapter will also have information for getting started with basic commands.

      Chapter 3 presents information about nutrition and considerations for choosing the right food for your dog. There is also information about portion control and the optimal number of meals per day. The chapter then discusses health care and preventative medicine issues to help you make informed decisions about caring for your dog and protecting against disease and parasites.

      Chapter 4 will give you advice, practices, and recommendations for keeping your dog clean, groomed, and clipped. You will also learn ways to keep shedding from becoming problematic and also methods to use to get your puppy used to all things grooming related.

      Chapter 5 provides information on health issues and diseases that could potentially affect your dog. Specific information about increased risk that comes with aging is also included alongside descriptions of the most common canine diseases. Lastly, the final chapter gives you information about the choices pet owners have when faced with difficult end-of-life choices.

      Origin of the Breed

      The first lesson about America’s top dog is an interesting and unexplained fact about the origin of the breed. The Labrador retriever doesn’t come from Labrador. Their first home was in Newfoundland, Canada, where they helped fishermen retrieve not only nets of fish, but also ones that had escaped through the meshwork.

      Their thick, short water-repellant coat worked well for waterfowl gaming pursuits, so the breed also partnered with duck hunters early on.

      The first ancestral Labrador breeds began to develop as far back as the 1500s, but the good-natured dogs gained a major boost in popularity when discovered by British hunters in the early nineteenth century.

      The traditional water dogs received additional favor on land as a retrieving gun dog when English aristocrats on sporting excursions in Canada took notice of the sturdy breed’s exceptional skills. By the late 1800s, breeders in England had fine-tuned the standards of the breed and Labrador retrievers received recognition by both the English and American kennel clubs by 1917.

      Purpose

      The original hunting and sporting purpose of Labrador retrievers required the breed to be robust and high-spirited. Today, that results in a friendly, energetic pet that is ready to please, but also one that has a lot of energy to burn. Prospective pet owners should consider the high amount of exercise required to keep a Lab happy and healthy before committing to the breed. Aside from the obvious requirements, like food and water, the two major needs essential for a Lab are time with their owners and a lot of space to run, swim, and play.

      The breed’s high level of intelligence also sets the stage for boredom when a Lab doesn’t receive sufficient tasks that stimulate the brain. An active, bored dog sets the stage for destructive behavior, so prospective owners should realistically evaluate their ability to provided adequate daily stimulation.

      Standards

      The combination of a friendly face and sturdy build sums up the basic appearance associated with

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