The Complete Golden Retriever Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Golden Retriever Owners (Canine Handbooks)

**The digital version of the Golden Retriever Bestseller!** **"Superb handbook. A must-buy for any 'Goldie' owner – new or experienced. Contains everything you need to know, & some more, for the care & health of your Golden Retriever," NICHOLAS LOCK, BONSAVIOUR RETRIEVERS, UK** **"Having been a golden breeder for 40 years I bought several copies to keep on hand to pass out to puppy buyers, but I now realize I need to buy more copies... This book is ideal for first time (and even experienced) golden owners, people who foster goldens & new golden breeders or exhibitors," HELEN DORRANCE, AKC BREEDER OF MERIT, TEXAS, USA** Part of **The Canine Handbooks, Amazon's No.1 dog breed series,** this is the only reference book you'll ever need from Day 1 to caring for your dog in old age, & it's full of high quality colour photos. British author Linda Whitwam & 21 Golden Retriever experts have teamed up to answer the dozens of questions every new & potential owner has. Together they provide a blueprint for a rewarding lifelong bond between you your new Golden. **Puppies - Learn:** - **Getting Through the First Few Days Nights** - **Where Should Puppy Sleep?** - **Typical Temperament** - **Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond** - **Crate Training & Housetraining** - **Obedience Training, incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Lead & Clicker Training** - **How to Deal with Issues like Puppy Biting & Jumping Up** - **Socialization** - **How Often to Bathe & Groom Your Golden** - **Feeding a Puppy, Adult & Senior Dog** - **Exercise – How Often & How Much?** **If you haven't got your puppy yet, save money & potential heartache by following our guidelines:** - **Where NOT to Buy a Golden From** - **How to Spot a Poorly-Bred Pup** - **How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask** - **How to Pick a Healthy Pup or Adult Dog** - **Choosing the Right Temperament** - **Male or Female?** - **Golden-Proofing Your Home** - **Rescue Goldens** **Golden Health** is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect Goldens, Allergies, Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. **REVIEWS:** **"This is an excellent book for the first time dog owner considering purchasing a Golden Retriever puppy. I wish that there had been such an informative book available when I purchased my first Goldie 35 years ago. I like the fact that it touches on all aspects of owning a Golden Retriever from the puppy stage right through to old age...I would definitely recommend this book," MRS SUSAN A. PAGE, SURREY, UK** **"All Golden Retriever owners should have this book on their bookshelf! This will be your compete Golden Retriever care & training manual. I love it & highly recommend it!" D. CROCKETT, USA** **"As a previous owner of Golden Retrievers & now with a 7 month old bundle of energy, this book is the ideal handbook... Is this book useful? The honest answer is a resounding Yes," MR D. WELLER, UK** **"The book covers a huge range of topics. As a veterinary student & golden retriever owner I...**