Labrador: The Complete Owners Guide

The Labrador is considered by many to be the ideal, all round, adaptable, perfect, all purpose companion dog. Typical traits include being versatile,keen, kind, responsive, friendly, loving, affectionate, playful, happy, easy going, confident, intelligent, quick to learn, easy to train.

In this book you will learn BEGINNER TO ADVANCED training methods which if implemented correctly will save you time, frustration and ensure you have a happy, healthy, well behaved dog.

• Written by a highly experienced dog handler and trainer who has successfully coached both dogs and owners over a lifetime.
• In addition many expert breeders, as well as practitioners in the fields of Canine behavioural psychology, Veterinary health and breed specific ownership, have contributed with invaluable advice and tips.

You will learn what makes the Labrador tick and just about everything else you need to know to successfully understand and train your puppy, or adult dog.

• The book is presented in one jargon free, very user friendly, fun, easy to follow step by step format.
• Covering all aspects of dog ownership necessary to have a happy, motivated, well behaved, well mannered family dog!

ADDITIONALLY, this book covers everything that you need to know to successfully care for, train and understand the Labrador. There is a vast amount of useful information that will prove to be helpful now and also as a valuable reference resource for the future care of your Labrador!!

• The book is unique as it includes both BASIC obedience and ADVANCED TRAINING in one jargon free, very user friendly, fun, easy to follow step by step format.
• The basic obedience training will greatly benefit your Labrador, maintaining an obedient, well mannered dog. The advanced training will give your dog the type of training that they will love and were bred to follow, ensuring a motivated, stimulated, happy and healthy dog.
• So whether you just want a well behaved house dog or want to delve into more advanced aspects of training and management, you will find it all here!!

Some of the key points you will find in this book include detailed chapters on

• What to consider before committing
• Advice on avoiding puppy mills and un-reputable breeders
• Breeders and where to buy
• Rescue dogs
• What to do before your dog arrives
• What to do from day one
• Toilet Training
• Socialisation
• Basic and Advanced obedience training
• OPTIONAL GUNDOG TRAINING
• Behavioural problems
• Health
• Nutrition
• Grooming
• A dedicated chapter summarising and walking you through what to expect and things you will need to do, each week from day one until your puppy matures.
• Many useful resources/website links detailing further reading, organisations and all the essentials you will need, as well as places to buy.

And much more.
The OPTIONAL GUNDOG TRAINING chapter presents a full course in Advanced Gundog Training, which is ENTIRELY OPTIONAL , but highly beneficial for any Sporting/Gundog.

SO AGAIN, PLEASE CONSIDER IT AS AN EXCELLENT EXTENSION TO THE BRILLIANT WORK YOUR DOG WILL ALREADY BE CARRYING OUT

By the time you finish this book you will be fully equipped with the knowledge to be the best Labrador owner you can be.