The Happy Labrador: Your Guide to a Happy, Well-Mannered Labrador (Happy Paw Series) (The Happy Paw Series)

Struggling to train your Labrador puppy or dealing with difficult behaviour?

Discover a complete, step-by-step Labrador Retriever training guide to raise a happy, well-behaved and obedient dog—without stress or confusion.

Labradors are intelligent, friendly and energetic companions, but without the right guidance they can quickly develop unwanted habits and behavioural problems.

This book shows you exactly how to train and raise your Labrador puppy the right way from day one.

Perfect for:

• First-time Labrador owners
• Puppy training and early development
• Preventing behaviour problems before they start
• Families who want a calm, happy and obedient dog
• Anyone looking to build a strong bond with their Labrador

Inside this Labrador Retriever training guide, you'll learn:

• Proven Labrador training techniques for obedience and behaviour
• Step-by-step puppy training and housebreaking methods
• How to prevent common issues such as jumping up, pulling on the lead and unwanted behaviours
• The right exercise, diet and daily routine for a healthy Labrador
• How to communicate effectively using commands, rewards and play
• How to build trust and a lifelong relationship with your dog

A complete Labrador training and care system

This book covers every stage of your Labrador's development, including:

• Choosing and welcoming your puppy
• The first days and weeks at home
• Training, socialisation and behaviour development
• Exercise, feeding, grooming and daily care
• Understanding Labrador body language
• Preventing and correcting unwanted behaviours
• Long-term health, happiness and wellbeing

A smarter approach to Labrador ownership

Based on thousands of training encounters over more than 40 years, Asia Moore focuses on preventing behaviour problems before they appear rather than trying to correct them later.

You'll learn how to provide the structure, guidance and environment your Labrador needs to become a confident, contented and well-behaved companion.

Easy to follow—even for beginners

Written in clear, practical language, this guide gives you a simple system you can apply immediately, whether you're bringing home your first Labrador puppy or looking to improve life with your current dog.

Start raising a happy, well-trained Labrador today

If you want a Labrador that listens, behaves and thrives, this book gives you the tools, knowledge and confidence to make it happen.

“I was at the point I was ready to give Jake away because I was so concerned about how he reacted every time someone came to the door. It was really embarrassing! Honestly, within three hours of Asia being here, Jake was a different dog. We learned how to become the pack leader and control him...”

~ Sharon, Mike & Jake

“My partner and I and our dog Rollo recently moved to Victoria from up north. Rollo, unused to city life and walking on a leash, was nervous and reactive around other dogs. Asia showed us how we need to behave so he could relax. After just one session the difference was very impressive – walks have become relaxing and enjoyable again – for all of us...”

~ Tim, Mary & Rollo

“Thank you for helping me become the guardian that Ida needs. She was a good dog to start with, now she is an incredible dog. She walks well on lead, stays in my unfenced yard, and comes when called. I am often complimented on what a well-behaved dog I have. Thanks for making it all happen...”

~ Kristiane & Ida

“Thank you for your report and teaching me to be a pack leader ... this has worked remarkably as Drew and Sammy have responded well beyond my expectations... Drew is very calm and relaxed and our walks are very enjoyable... I want you to know that I really appreciate your help... Results have been spectacular and both dogs have evolved into superheroes and have accepted me as their pack leader and respond positively...”

~ Klaus, Drew, Sammy & Max the Cat

“I just wanted to thank you again for our lesson today. You really are amazing with dogs. Tim and I learned so much from you, it’s really neat to see the difference it makes in the dogs when you take control...”

~ Morgan, Tim, Grizzly, Bella & Bear