The labrador retriever handbook

Preface

1. All About Labs

A Brief History

Who Is the Lab?

The Breed Standard

2. Before Buying

Is a Lab Right for You?

Where to Get Your Lab

3. In the Beginning

Dog-Proofing Your Property

Canine Equipment

Knowing the Rules

Making Introductions

Socializing Your Puppy

Crate-Training Your Lab

House-Training Your Lab

4. Obedience Training Your Lab

The Importance of Training

Methods of Training

Creating a Training Routine

Basic Obedience Exercises

Teaching Manners

5. Understanding Your Lab

How Your Dog Sees the World

Communicating with Your Lab

Speaking to Your Dog

Problem Behaviors

6. Your Lab's Health

Finding a Veterinarian

When to Call the Veterinarian

Preventative Care

Good Nutrition

Vaccines

Deworming

Heartworm

Spaying and Neutering

Fleas and Ticks

Tooth Care

Foot Care

Ear Care

Coat Care

Common Illnesses of Labrador Retrievers

Canine First Aid

7. Activities for Labs

Just for Fun

Canine Competition

Jobs for Labs

Useful Adresses and Literature

Purebred Dog Clubs

Labrador Retriever Clubs

Canine Activity Clubs

Dog Training Associations

Tattoo Registries

Health Organizations

Index