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Breed Basics, The Labrador Retriever : A Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Owning, and Training (Breed Basics, 1)
Steve Smith
Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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ASIN: 1572233877 |
Book Description
With the plethora of dog training books on the market, how do you choose which is right for you and your new puppy? We've tried to address this issue by offering a new series of training books designed to be clear, concise and reliable in our training message. Author Steve Smith is an award-winning dog writer who is the editor of Retriever Journal and Pointing Dog Journal and the author of the best-selling Just Labs. His expertise on dog training is easy to access in this book as he discusses the Lab personality, breed characteristics and history, selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, land and water retriever training, training for tricks, grooming, preventative care, typical Lab ailments and general canine ailments. The informative and entertaining text is illustrated with over 100 color photographs to help you effectively train your Lab.
Customer Reviews:
The title says it all!.......2001-06-07
Interested in Labradors? Thinking of incorporating one in your family life? This title contains necessary information about labs reaching from "choosing a puppy" to "hunting training". It neither a big training manual nor a small photo album of labs. It is exactly what you need to get started with your new puppy. Enjoy it!
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Written by the same experienced veterinarian responsible for the popular The Well Cat Book, this thoroughly revised and updated reference gives dog owners the skill, confidence, and knowledge they need to raise a healthy pet. Special sections on emergency first aid, breeding and pregnancy, care of puppies are included. 100+ illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Well Dog Book.......2007-08-23
We own a copy of this book from the 1970's. We bought an updated version because we loved it soooo much and passed a copy on to our daughter. It is a classic!
Good Advice.......2007-02-13
As a dog owner, I have referred to this book many times over the years. My nephew is getting his first dog so I gave my copy to him and immediately had to purchase a new one for myself. Dr. Mcginnis gives good advice in a simle direct manner. It is a good adjunct to your own veterinarian.
Real Substance.......2001-05-13
Looking for a reliable and helpful reference in caring for my pets, I have looked at and rejected many, many books published for the general public on dog and cat care. Most of them are so general in approach as to be next to useless.
Dr. McGinnis' "Well Dog Book" and "Well Cat Book" are just fabulous. Every line contains meaty, solid, specific information that lets us do our best for our loving, trusting animals. Dr. McGinnis demonstrates respect not only for animals but for their guardians, too.
I have bought many copies of both books and given them to friends, family, and animal shelters. Now I see these books are out of print... but there is every reason to issue a new printing. If you can find a copy anywhere at almost any price, it's worth it!!
Using as a textbook in animal health introductory class.......1999-02-04
Just an interesting note about this book. I am ordering it for my son who is taking an introductory animal health technology class at the local junior college. It's the required text!
An excellent layperson's dog health handbook........1998-11-29
I have had this book for several years and have used it many times. McGinnis is well-versed in dog health care and her style makes the subject easy to understand. The book is helpful for dog owners whose pets are at any stage of life. It helps owners diagnose a problem, and tells if the dog needs to immediately be seen by a vet or if it can wait for a short time and if so, what the owner can do in the interim to help their pet. The author encourages dog owners to work with their vet for the benefit of the dog. It is obvious that McGinnis loves dogs and wants to help owners and their dogs, and I am very glad that I found this book when it was first published.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT BOOK.......2007-01-10
Great book. 166 pages , over 200 photos and illustrations. International in scope.
As a Standard schnauzer owner/operator for 20 years, I consider the best book Ive seen re:SS.
Great Schnauzer resource.......2006-07-04
I found this book to be a valuable source of relevant schnauzer information.
So-so.......2005-02-10
Very presentable book with excellent color photos. The training section is also very good. The constant advertising of the Nylabone (chew toys) however, is quite irritating. Also, the book tends to generalize quite a bit and presumes that you have a puppy instead of an older dog. The health care section makes no mention of health problems specific to Schnauzers such as hip dysplasia and cysts and recommends you take your dog to the Vet for virtually every ailment. Save your money and read the internet if you want info. Or you can have my copy.
A must for any potential Standard owner........2002-03-25
We are getting a Standard next year, and I thought I knew everything about this breed until I read this book. Very informative, and the pictures are great!! I am very pleased with this book and I would tell anyone considering this wonderful breed to definitly get this book!!
Excellent Book on Standard Schnauzers (& the only one).......1998-11-05
Anyone interested in learning more about Standard Schnauzers MUST get this book. It is informative, well written and has some great glossy colour photos of those wonderful Standard Schnauzers.
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Jack Russell Terriers continues the Breed Basics series. Designed to be clear, concise, and reliable in our training message, this book discusses the Jack Russell personality, breed characteristics and history, selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, training for tricks, grooming, preventative care, typical Jack Russell ailments and general canine ailments. The informative and accessible text is illustrated with over 100 color photographs to help readers effectively train their Jack Russell terriers.
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One of the nicest dog books I read.......2002-12-08
I don't own this book, it's just in the library, but I instantly became addicted to it. The pictures are beautiful and colorful, and the info is accurate. I love the book that I can't hold it if somebody else gets the book! I make it a habit to get the book first. Too bad the book was sort of ruined by kids and the librarians won't let anybody read it because they are fixing it. I am still waiting for the book to be fixed!
nice pictures and entertaining descriptions.......2000-03-12
This book is large and describes a wide range of breeds. Its descriptions of the temperments and history of the breeds is entertaining and helpful. The book however is written in British English and its focus is on breeds that the British enjoy and are familiar with.
A Joyous Romp with your Favorite Fido.......1998-07-23
Larkin's book will bring out the dog lover in even the hardest of hearts: the lovable snub-nosed Pug, the jolly grinning Samoyed, and the gentle brown-eyed German Shepherd are among the many friendly faces you'll encounter in this full-color guide to dogs. A section is devoted to each breed recognized by the British and American Kennel Clubs, and all the dogs are wonderfully photographed. Dr. Larkin's summaries of the various breeds are simple and truthful, if a bit brief. Though one should not consult this book alone when choosing to participate in complicated doggy matters such as breeding, grooming, or canine health, it makes a wonderful general reference for those with a love of canines.
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Do our dogs experience the equivalent of infancy and puberty?
Do they go through the terrible teens or struggle with midlife crises? And what can we do to ensure they take each step in stride? In The Seven Ages of Man's Best Friend, bestselling author Jan Fennell leads us through the key phases of a dog's development by uniquely defining the seven ages of our dogs: the buoyant, boundless energy of the Puppy and the Pioneer, the troublesome teens that are the ages of the Playboy and the Protégé, the difficult middle years of the Pretender and the Protector, and the twilight years of the Pensioner. The book offers advice on all the problems that crop up at particular times in a dog's development, including training and vaccinations as well as puberty and parenthood.
In The Dog Listener, Jan Fennell changed the way we think about our dogs. Now, Jan once more challenges conventional thinking and puts forward an alternative view of the dog's world.
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With the plethora of dog training books on the market, how do you choose which is right for you and your new puppy? We've tried to address this issue by offering a new series of training books designed to be clear, concise and reliable in our training message. Author Jason Smith is a freelance outdoor writer who is currently the associate editor of The Retriever Journal and The Pointing Dog Journal. He has also co-authored three books on the sport of wingshooting. His expertise in dog training is easy to access in this book as he discusses the golden retriever personality, breed characteristics and history, selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, land and water retriever training, training for tricks, grooming, preventative care, typical golden retriever ailments and general canine ailments. The informative and entertaining text is illustrated with over 100 color photographs to help you effectively train your Golden.
Customer Reviews:
Basic categorization........2004-07-08
Does not seem to have personal extraction information. Not the perfect referance for owners or prior purchasers. Text is basic categories for owners or hunting animals. The author does not explain creature maintainence or dietary supplements. This manual is incomparable to other, more insightful guides. This also applies to The Essential Golden Retriever, which has no technical hints and mediocre purchasing information. Some breed books are unequaled, but this particular publishing is sub par.
Look elsewhere..........2001-02-12
This book is geared towards hunting folks and not the general Golden owning public. I do not recommend it for a general book on the breed. The pictures are nice, though.
The Best Book.......2001-02-05
This is the best book about Golden Retrievers. I advise this book to all people who have a Golden Retriever If you are not sure,which breed to select to take.I think you must read this book before making making any decisions
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Caring for Your Dog: The Comprehensive Guide to Successful Dog Care
Peter Larkin
Manufacturer: Lorenz Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0754807134 |
Book Description
Comprehensive advice on how to care for your dog, with step-by-step photographic guidance. Expert advice on routine dog care including grooming, feeding and traning. Specialist information on breeding and whelping, as well as health care and essential first aid.
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Good, informative book for beginners or basic info........1998-09-23
This book gives tidbits of information on a huge variety of subjects, but not in much detail. It reads well, and has good pidtures, the ones that are commonly used in current dog books, all the same few dogs. It goes in-depth about things most people would buy a subject-specific book for: breeding, whelping, choosing puppies. It is a good basic, general, all around book. Would be useful to have for reference purposes or easy access to pieces of information one would normally read chapters about. GOOD PURCHASE!!
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5-1/4" x 8-1/2" Booklet
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Comprehensive Health Care for Dogs
James E. McKay , and
Chris Charlesworth
Manufacturer: Creative Publishing International
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ASIN: 1559717831 |
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Written by James McKay with contributions from a team of consulting animal care specialists, Comprehensive Health Care for Dogs covers everything from the fundamentals of emergency first aid treatment to ingrown nails. What separates this guide from the rest is its ease of use. The book offers a tremendous amount of medical information, but presents it in a manner that is easy to read and understand. Paragraphs are kept short and to the point, with large-print headlines helping your eyes to easily scan the page for pertinent information in an emergency. Every disease description includes symptoms, underlying causes, owner action, medical treatment, expected cost of care, and a useful urgency indicator, which is a small colored box that informs you whether a veterinarian should be seen immediately, soon, or not at all. The inclusion of the approximate costs involved in each treatment is an unusual addition and one that can help with planning when you're confronted with a potentially serious illness. While Comprehensive Health Care for Dogs won't replace your dog's vet, don't you owe it to your four-legged friend to know as much about his health as you do about your own? --Jill Lightner
Book Description
- Covers health maintenance issues for the entire life span of a dog. - Identifies common ailments, from minor to life threatening, and discusses recommended treatments.
Customer Reviews:
A Beginner's Dream.......2001-11-13
I was thrilled with this book. I am a novice at rubber stamping and I wanted to make my own Christmas cards this year, so I bought Ms. McGraw's book hoping it would be what I needed. It is perfect for the beginner (and probably those who know some about stamping but want more ideas and information). The book is laid out in a format that is easy to follow and not overwhelming or confusing. It is written with specifics in mind. It offers plenty of options giving you room to stamp as fancy or as simple as you like. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves stamps!
Great book for beginners........2001-10-14
This is a great book for beginners and has excellent explanations and step by step instructions for the techniques involved.
The only thing that stopped me from giving this book 5 stars is that the designs in the book are a little dated looking, and the list at the end of the book of what stamps were used and where to buy them was not nearly complete and explicit enough.
Stamp Haven.......2001-09-22
I've learned alot from this book. This was the first book I bought when I got into rubber stamping. I truly recommend this to anyone who really enjoys rubber stamping. The book comes with me when ever I travel. I bring it out alot when holidays and b-days come along for some ideas I can combine with a card to make.
Good Book for Beginners.......2001-01-17
I'm new to stamping and am quite impressed with this book, as it provides enough information for beginners like myself to really understand how to do the techniques, and has also helped familiarize me with the stamping terminology.
My only criticism is that someone obviously goofed in putting the book together, as the first pages of the "Getting Started" and "Special Effects" chapters are reversed. I almost put the book back on the shelf at the store when I saw that, figuring the rest of the book would have problems like that as well. Fortunately, it's the only problem I've encountered... it's just a little disconcerting!
A MUST HAVE FOR ALL RUBBER STAMP ENTHUSIASTS!.......1999-01-03
Using clear, consise directions, nationally known Rubber Stamp artist MaryJo McGraw shares her techniques on how to mask, embellish, emboss, water stain and more to create one-of-a kind greetings from elegant to festive to whimsical! What's even better is that most of the techniques can be done in a matter of minutes! I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Thanks MaryJo!
Book Description
Create bright, bold and exciting greetings cards using rubber stamps and a whole range of inventive and easy-to-do techniques.
This fun, techniques-led rubber stamping book is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to create professional looking greeting cards with speed and ease. The tools and materials required are illustrated and described, and include brushes, markers, ink pads, wood mounted stamps and all the paper and card available on which to design your greetings.
All the essential, and some more unusual, techniques are covered in the step-by-step, illustrated projects, as well as in the techniques section. These include cutouts, masking, embellishing, embossing and many more special effects, all in a riot of colour, texture and stunning finishes. This is the ideal place for stampers to start, and with such a wealth of ideas, there is bound to something new for even the most experienced stamping addict!
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