Your Labrador Retriever Puppy Month By Month - Softcover

Albert, Terry; Eldredge DVM, Debra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1615642218 ISBN 13: 9781615642212

Publisher: Alpha, 2012

Synopsis

Your Labrador Retriever Month by Month guides new owners through their Lab pup's first year and beyond. Each chapter covers a month and includes sections on physical development, health, nutrition, grooming, social skills, behavior, training, and most important, just enjoying your new new Lab puppy.
You'll learn about the important contribution the breeder makes to starting your pup out on the right paw, and how to continue the puppy's socialization and training once you bring him home. As he grows, you'll be ready to meet the challenges of owning an active Lab, and at the same time keeping him safe and healthy.
The book has over 350 pages, broken down into easy-to-read sections, with plenty of extra tips and tricks to help you successfully raise your Lab puppy. It's a resource I hope you'll turn to throughout your dog's life. Whether your new puppy grows up to be a pet, hunting dog, or competitor, this book is for you!
Many Labrador retriever experts contributed their time and expertise to the production of this book. Special thanks to Barb and Don Ironside of Fawnhaven Labradors, breeders of many champions and master hunters, and Deb M Eldredge DVM, co-author of Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, 2nd Edition. They read every word and spent countless hours answering my questions.
I hope this book will provide the answers you seek, and that you'll enjoy many years with your Labrador retriever.
Sincerely, Terry Albert

About this title

About the Author

Terry Albert, an award-winning writer and artist, has been working with dogs for over 25 years as a dog trainer, foster home, and pet sitter. A long-time Lab owner, she has previously written books about Basset Hounds, Labrador Retrievers and Boxers. Her writing credits include Petco, PetDoc.com, Delta Society, and numerous websites and newsletters. She has won several Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America for her artwork and writing.
 
Besides owning Labs, Terry fostered dozens of Labradors while a volunteer for Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue. A member of the Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association, she served as AKC Public Education Coordinator for the club.
When she moved to California, Terry was a founding member of Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue, and a member of the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club. She also served on the Board of Directors for LabMed, which funds medical care for homeless Labs nationwide.
 
Terry has also served on the Board of Directors for Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue and the Humane Society of Seattle/King Co. She is a past recipient of Channel 10-San Diego's Leadership Award for her volunteer work.
 
Deb Eldredge, DVM is a graduate of Cornell and the winner of the Gentle Doctor Award for best client care. She is also an award-winning writer, the author of 10 books on pets, and the past President of the Dog Writers Association of America.
 
Don and Barbara Ironside have owned Labs for 38 years and shown them in conformation, obedience and hunting tests. Under the name Fawnhaven Labradors, they have owned and bred multiple breed champions and hunting dogs. Their achievements include Best Of Breed at the Labrador Retriever National Specialty along with numerous obedience titles and Master Hunters.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1615642218
• ISBN 13: 9781615642212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368