Golden Retrievers
Published on 26. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-7153-2494-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is the essential and complete guide to raising, training and caring for your Golden Retriever. Learn about the characteristics and history of the breed, as well as how to prepare your household for the new puppy or adult dog. Whether a new or seasoned dog owner, you will find valuable advice on grooming, training, socialisation, diet and teaching your golden to retrieve! It includes authoritative advice on fears and phobias and common health problems such as hip and elbow displasia that the breed is prone to. It is packed full of fun facts and photographs showing Golden Retrievers in action.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-2494-3 (9780715324943)
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Content
Introduction; 1 Is a Golden the Dog for You?; 2 Finding the Perfect Puppy; 3 Bringing Home Your New Puppy; 4 Bringing Home an Adult Dog; 5 Developing Social Skills; 6 Basic Manners; 7 A Golden's Life Skills; 8 Fears and Phobias; 9 Common Behaviour Problems; 10 Creating a Super Learner; 11 Teaching Your Golden to Retrieve; 12 Choosing the Right Diet; 13 Visiting the Veterinarian; 14 Common Health Problems; 15 Alternative Medicine; 16 Goldens as Athletes; 17 The Golden Retriever as Therapist; 18 Teaching Tricks; 19 Golden Retriever Grooming Basics; 20 Goldens at Work; * Appendix A: Bibliography; * Appendix B: Resources; Index.