The Definitive Labrador Retriever Guide: Selecting, Raising, Training, Feeding, and Caring for Your New Lab Puppy to Senior

From the Publisher: All About Labs

Labradors are excellent family dogs, and their innate eagerness to please makes them the perfect companions. However, did you know that they nearly faced extinction at one point? Over the years, there have also been some quite famous Labradors. Discover even more about the history, temperament, and genetics of America's most popular dog breed!

Welcome Home!

Whether you're preparing for a new puppy or welcoming a senior Lab, learn how to create a safe and secure home environment, both indoors and outdoors, before their arrival. This will ensure their well-being, regardless of age.

Health and Wellness

Exercise, playtime, routine care, and love are the pillars of a lifelong companionship with your Lab. Explore these simple yet crucial foundations and build upon them to meet the breed-specific needs. Your new furry friend will more than reciprocate your efforts.

Let's Get Trained!

From sitting and staying to on- and off-leash walks, get comfortable with any training modality while honing your Lab's agility and mental sharpness. These easy-to-adopt approaches will keep your Lab engaged and entertained.

Expert Advice

Author and veterinarian Joanna de Kerk, drawing on her extensive experience with Labradors and interviews with seven top Lab breeders, has created a guidebook packed with expert tips, tricks, advice, and quotes.

Nutrition Recommendations

Meal time is one of your new friend's favorite parts of the day! Learn to differentiate between commercial foods, how to read labels, and weigh the pros and cons of store-bought versus homemade diets (both of which can work). Understand the critical tenets of weight management as well.

Grooming

Keep that coat shiny and golden (or black or brown)! Discover the essentials of grooming your Lab's hair, caring for their ears and paws, and trimming their nails. As the saying goes, "Looking good, feeling good!"

Keys to Socialization

Labradors are great with other dogs and even other types of animals. The key is getting them comfortable with being around others early on. Teach your Lab to react to the world around them with confidence, free from anxiety or aggression, using this proven approach.

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