Golden Retrievers For Dummies, 2nd Edition – Nona Kilgore Bauer

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Written in a friendly style by Retriever-owner Nona Kilgore Bauer, the 2nd edition of  Golden Retrievers For Dummies  puts everything you need to know about your furry friend right in your hand. You’ll learn how to care for a Golden Retriever from puppyhood to its stately golden years and how to communicate with them better. You’ll also learn about grooming and training, as well as how to deal with common ailments and behaviors.   Select the best puppy for you  Adopt an older dog  Dog-proof your home  Train your Golden Retriever right  Whatever you’re looking for from your Golden Retriever, this book will help you get there, making for happiness all around—and many golden years ahead!     ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nona Kilgore Bauer  has shared her life with Goldens for more than 40 years. Her dogs have won many obedience and other working titles, and Nona is a 15-time Dog Writers Association of America nominee (and winner). She has written over two dozen books on canine subjects, including the previous edition of  Golden Retrievers For Dummies.   Introduction. PART I: Finding Your Soul Mate. Chapter 1: Are You Meant for Each Other? Chapter 2: Knowing What to Look for in the Breed. Chapter 3: Finding a Golden Breeder. Chapter 4: Selecting Your Special Puppy. PART II: Welcome Home! Chapter 5: Setting Out the Welcome Mat. Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Puppy Home. Chapter 7: Crate Training and Housetraining. Chapter 8: Canine Communication and Growing Pains. Chapter 9: Home Schooling Your Golden Puppy. PART III: Keeping Your Pal Healthy and Happy. Chapter 10: Healthy Habits: Nutrition and Exercise. Chapter 11: Golden Health Care 101. Chapter 12: The Ins and Outs of Bugs and Worms. Chapter 13: Golden Grooming Basics. Chapter 14: Caring for Your Senior Golden. Chapter 15: Hereditary Disease. Chapter 16: Problem Behaviors and Aggression. PART IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Great Games to Play with Your Puppy. Chapter 18: Ten Internet Web Sites for the Golden Retriever Believer. Chapter 19: Ten Things in Your Golden Retriever's Bag of Tricks. Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Help Your Golden Live a Longer and More Golden Life. Index. Vazba: lepená Počet stran: 288 Nakladatel:  John Wiley & Sons (25 Oct. 2013) Jazyk: angličtina ISBN-10:  0764552678 ISBN-13:  978-0764552670 Rozměry: 18.8 x 1.8 x 23.4 cm