Your Golden Retriever Puppy Month by Month provides new pet owners with everything you need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure your playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. A veterinarian, a trainer, and a breeder team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have, and many they don’t think to ask, including: * What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home. * Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them. * How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible. * What to do when your puppy cries at night. * Why and how to crate train your puppy. * When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does. * When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands—like Sit, Stay, and Come—and the best way to teach them. * When and how to go about leash training. * How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy. * What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn’t. * When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works. * How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth. * How to know when a trip to the vet is needed. * What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.

Golden Retrievers are one of the most loyal and lovable breeds around, and so it is easy to see why they are so popular. They are playful and friendly, even into their golden years, and are ideal dogs for first time dog owners. This book provides all you need to know about the breed, whether you are buying a Golden Retriever for a pet, working dog, show dog or breeding dog. In The Complete Guide to Golden Retrievers you will learn everything you need to know from start to end; how to choose a puppy, training, traveling, grooming, health care and senior care. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed pre-disposed diseases, and special traits. All the information is specific to Golden Retrievers and in easy-reading comprehensive detail. Find answers to questions like: Is a Golden Retriever the right dog for me? I brought my Golden Retriever home. What now? How can I best train my Golden? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran Golden Retriever owner, or new to the breed, there will be something for everyone in this book. You’ll find out everything you'll need to know as a new owner, including: Golden Retriever History Golden Retriever Behavior Preparations for a New Dog How to choose a Golden Retriever Training a Golden Traveling with a Golden Retriever Nutrition Dental Care Grooming Your Golden Retriever Preventative Veterinary Medicine Golden Retriever Diseases Working Breeding Golden Retrievers Showing Golden Retrievers Living with a Senior Golden Compiled by veterinarian, Dr. Jo de Klerk, the book will ensure there is nothing left for you to wonder or worry about. It will provide you with everything you need to know to help you care for, train and bond with your new lovable friend.

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Fourth in the Kennel Club Books’ Classics series, The Golden Retriever recognizes the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book’s engaging chapters on everything from the breed’s accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just “another breed book.” With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner.

In this new book, renowned dog trainer Kathy Sdao reveals how her journey through life and her decades of experience training marine mammals and dogs led her to reject a number of sacred cows including the leadership model of dog training.

The Monks of New Skete THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY The authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend now tell you everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practical steps of choosing the right breed, preparing your home, caring for your new charge, and practicing basic obedience exercises, the Monks of New Skete offer clear, compassionate guidelines for raising a puppy. Renowned for breeding German shepherds, the Monks train their own beautiful dogs, and dogs of any breed, according to a unique program based on understanding canine behavior and enhancing the bond between dog and owner. This communion begins in puppyhood and is based on deep respect and affection. Improper care, poor training, or a lack of attention during the early months can lead to problem behaviors that become increasingly difficult to alter as your dog matures. By learning to gently assert your dominance from the start, you'll build a lasting and loving relationship with your pup. This complete guide, illustrated with more than eighty black-and-white photographs, explains the stages of puppy development, how to communicate with your pup, how to begin a complete training program, and how to deal with common problems like chewing, jumping up, and paper-training. The kind of fulfillment a solid relationship with your pup can bring is demonstrated in the stories of three dogs who have assumed special places in their owners lives. The Art of Raising a Puppy is an essential source of wisdom, information, and inspiration for anyone who loves and cares for a puppy. As a community, the Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training dogs for more than twenty years. New Skete Monastery is located in Cambridge, New York.

A comprehensive Australian guide on Golden Retriever Puppies. With chapters including; breed history, choosing the right breeder, preparation and bringing your new puppy home, feeding, training and socialisation, enrichment ideas, activities for you and your Golden to enjoy together, common health problems and treatment, hereditary conditions, poison and socialisation charts, plus much more. Over 100 colour photos and charts.

Discover little-known golden retriever puppy training techniques to help you raise a loyal, obedient and healthy puppy with this definitive guide to effectively training golden retrievers Do you want to get your own adorable little golden retriever to keep your company, but have no idea how to go about it or don't know where to start? Do you have a gorgeous golden retriever that is quite a handful, wreaks a ton of havoc and chews everything in sight? Do you want to finally say goodbye to unruly golden retrievers and finally become a "golden retriever whisper" with proven retriever training strategies? If your answer is yes to any of the questions above, then keep reading. In this guide, dog training expert Joseph Lint skips the fluff and hands you a "breed-specific" blueprint to training your new retriever and fostering a life-long relationship between you and your new furry friend. From choosing the right puppy to grooming and healthcare, you'll discover everything you need to know about Golden retrievers in comprehensive detail. Take a look at some of the tips you're going to find in Golden Retriever: ● Surefire ways to find out if the Golden Retriever will be a perfect addition to your family ● Common traits and characteristics of Golden Retrievers you absolutely need to be aware of before adopting one ● The 3 species of Golden Retrievers and how to choose the one that is perfect for your unique needs and personality ● How to set up the ideal environment and get your home ready and comfortable for your new canine friend to thrive ● A crash guide to properly grooming your Golden Retriever and all the tools you're going need ● Why Golden Retrievers "shed" hair all over your home and furniture and effective ways to deal with the shedding ● Common ailments to watch out for and proven tips to help you keep your Golden Retriever healthy and full of vigor ● ...and tons more! Whether it's your very first time owning a cute golden retriever, or you're an experienced puppy parent looking for better ways to train your puppy, this guide will equip you with everything you need to train this active, intelligent and friendly dog in as little time as possible.