The Everything Labrador Retriever Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, and Caring for Your Lab

by Kim Campbell Thornton

According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever has been rated as the most popular purebred dog in America for thirteen consecutive years. In fact, nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 than any other breed. "The Everything(R) Labrador Retriever Book" is the perfect introduction to America's most popular pet. Written by dog expert Kim Campbell Thornton, "The Everything(R) Labrador Retriever Book" is packed with professional, breed-specific advice that helps readers raise, care for, and train their Lab safely and successfully. Packed full of photos showing Labs in action, "The Everything(R) Labrador Retriever Book" is perfect for new and seasoned dog owners

Kim Campbell Thornton is an awardwinning writer and editor. The former editor of the award-winning magazine "Dog Fancy," Ms. Thornton is president of the Cat Writers' Association and belongs to the Dog Writers' Association of America and the National Writers Union.

Genres: Dogs

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2004

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book! Read the information to learn about your Lab.

[Michael P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m no expert, but I began reading this book the day my adoption was approved and it has most of what I need. The first 54 pages are really to help readers decide if a lab is a good fit for their home, then what kind of lab they should adopt, and so these did not apply to me. The rest is a lot of, I presume, good advice on how to care for your dog as a puppy, adolescent, and adult dog, even onto death. The book fails to address two minor behavioral issues that my dog manifests, but everything else is here and works. I have not compared this to other books on living with a lab so I do not claim this is the best book on the subject, but I have found it helpful and I recommend it.

[Jin · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's easily read and useful, every time we grab it and take a chapter, we get something new, even there are lots of knowledge we knew before. It's especially useful for ones who just began having a Lab.

[Ryann Uden · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this all the time. We would suggest additional information on defining "normal" behaviors, vet etiquette, and tips for not humanizing your pet. :-)

[LizH · Rating 3 out of 5]

Knew most of what was in here. It is pretty comprehensive, but for a new owner,not one with experience. I did pick up a few good "reminders".

[Jaclyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for a first time dog owner. Laid out like a manual with many headers, subheaders, visuals, etc, which makes it easy to read and reference.

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference book for the life of our lab.