Golden Retrievers

Animal Planet Pet Care Library

by Sheila Webster Boneham

These hard-working and confident dogs are more than just great hunters- they are the ultimate family dog. This guide is the best resource for developing a stronger understanding of this breed and features detailed training suggestions. This family-friendly, comprehensive guide to superior pet care features newly written text from animal expert on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2006

About the author

Sheila Webster Boneham writes fiction and nonfiction, much of it focused on animals, nature, and travel. She doesn't like to be labeled -- just as she reads across genres, Sheila also writes across genres. She is currently working on a novel, a series of short stories, a series of essays about traveling the U.S. by train, and a book-length meditation on the human-canine connection. Sheila teaches writing workshops and classes, and often speaks about writing, creativity, and related topics.

Sheila's debut mystery novel, Drop Dead on Recall was named on the Top Ten Dog Books of 2012 by NBC Petside. The sequel, The Money Bird , was released in 2013, and Catwalk is scheduled for September 2014.

Sheila holds a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the Stonecoast MFA Program/University of Southern Maine, and a Ph.D. degree in folklore from Indiana University. She has taught writing, folklore, and literature at universities in the U.S. and the Middle East. She is a member of the Associated Writing Programs, the North Carolina Writers Network, and several other professional organizations.

Sheila and her husband and dogs have enjoyed getting to know different parts of the U.S. over the past few years. They currently live in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finishing this book. We got a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a White Golden Retriever puppy... yes, TWO puppies. This book is easy to follow and a fun read.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, but a bit simplistic.