Golden Retriever, with DVD Your Happy Healthy Pet

Name: Golden Retriever, with DVD Your Happy Healthy Pet
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ISBN: 9780470195697

ISBN-10: 047019569X

ISBN-13: 9780470195697

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: Peggy Moran

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Updated coverage: Comprehensive guidance and information for the Golden Retriever owner. From understanding the breed behaviors and characteristics to choosing the right pup to grooming, feeding, and training, readers will have an all-encompassing guide. Assured quality: This book is ideal for a new dog owner. The all-new full-color photos create its visual appeal; the sturdy hardcover and preprinted cases produce functionality. Author expertise: The Happy Healthy Pet books are written by respected and established authors. Information is readable and to-the-point and presented in an easy-to-follow format. The 30-minute dog training DVD is a perfect complement to this new…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/1/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




The World of the Golden Retriever



What Is a Golden Retriever?


The Golden Standard


Gold Medal Athletes


All That Glitters



Golden Retriever History


Jolly Good Sports


Mothers and Fathers of the Breed


Getting to the USA


The All-Purpose Golden



Why Choose a Golden?


The Social Golden


Trainability and Intelligence


Golden Temperament


Regarding Other Creatures



Choosing Your Golden


The Best Breeder


Meeting the Puppies


Your Adult Golden


Almost Home



Caring for Your Golden Retriever



Bringing Your Golden Home


Confinement


Fun Stuff!


Outdoor Puppy-Proofing


Puppy Essentials


The Big Day


Puppy-Proofing Your Home


Quality Time



Feeding Your Golden Retriever


Commercial versus Natural Food


Reading Dog Food Labels


Feeding a Growing Golden


Keeping Adults in Good Weight


Golden Years: Fit, Not Fat



Grooming Your Golden Retriever


Grooming Equipment


Puppy Grooming


Adult Grooming


Bathing Your Golden


Don't Neglect the Nails


Creepy Crawlies


Making Your Environment Flea Free



Keeping Your Golden Healthy


A Healthy Start


Hereditary Diseases


Common Canine Ailments


What to Do in an Emergency


When to Call the Veterinarian


How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit



Enjoying Your Golden Retriever



Training Your Golden Retriever


Understanding Builds the Bond


Practical Commands for Family Pets


Training for Attention


Teaching Cooperation



Housetraining Your Golden Retriever


Your Housetraining Shopping List


The First Day


Confine Your Pup


Watch Your Pup


Accidents Happen


Scheduling Basics


Appendix: Learning More About Your Golden Retriever


Some Good Books


Magazines


Clubs and Registries


On the Internet


Index