Book description
For the past decade, the Golden Retriever has ranked among the five
most popular breeds registered with the AKC, with more than 65,000
Goldens registered every year. The Golden Retriever's personality is as
golden as his outer coat. He was bred to please, and please he does. He
started out as a hunting partner who delivered birds to hand and has
evolved into modern times delivering whatever suits his owner's fancy.
Because Golden Retrievers were originally bred to work in tandem with
humans, they are also highly trainable.
Golden Retrievers For Dummies is intended for busy 21st century
dog owners who don't have time to sit down and read through 300 pages
at a crack. This is a reference you can jump in and out of as dog
questions rear their furry heads. This handy guide is also for you if
- You own a Golden Retriever or thinking about getting one.
- You've just brought home a Golden pup.
- You want to find the best way to raise and train your Golden.
- You want to help your Golde n to not just survive but to thrive.
Find out what it takes to own this active, intelligent, and friendly
dog. Explore the Golden's personality traits and living requirements.
Discover which diseases are hereditary. This reference guide covers
all the aspects of dog ownership, including:
- Looking at breeders, rescue groups, and animal shelters
- Adopting and caring for older dogs
- Selecting a puppy with help from an established testing process
- Dog-proofing your house and yard
- Crate training, housetraining, and obedience training
- Canine communication and growing pains
- Feeding, exercising, and playing with your Golden
- Dealing with illness, problem behavior, and treatment
- Grooming for health and beauty
If you're serious about this Golden business and not just caving in
to the kids or some other wild impulse, follow the advice of
responsible dog owners and breeders. Look deep into your dog-loving
soul and carefully consider the big picture. Love alone is not enough.
Nona Kilgore Bauer has shared her life with Goldens for
more than 30 years. Her dogs have won many obedience and other working
titles.
