Here is a selection of our favorite books and music on Labrador Retrievers, obedience, field training, puppy raising and more!

See our list below of the Association of Pet Dog Trainer's 2001 TOP TEN Books for Dog Owners!

Just click on the title or the book below for ordering information through Amazon.com!

Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family
by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Too many people decide to get a dog without REALLY knowing what to expect from a particular breed. This book seems pretty honest in it's suggestions, as opposed to some that seem to sugar coat expectations of certain breeds.


Pet Music

Book of the Labrador Retriever
by Anna Katherine Nicholas

A "Classic" Labrador Book that gives a lot of information on old kennels and the history of our breed.



Culture Clash
by Jean Donaldson


Are you stuck in the "Walt Disney" myth?? This is a highly recommended book that "will change the way people think of their dogs".

Dogs are from Neptune
by Jean Donaldson

Another highly recommended book by Jean Donaldson that contains a "TON of clear, organized and specific information on aggression, both to people and to dogs, as well as great information on solving other kinds of behavior problems.


The Labrador Retriever: The Dog That Does It All
By Lisa Weiss, Emily Eiegel, Nancy Martin


A very nice book, contributed to by several highly recognized people in the field of Labradors.


Ultimate Labrador Retriever
Edited by Heather Wiles-Fone



The New Complete Labrador Retriever
by Helen Warwick


Another "Classic" Book that covers the history of our beloved breed.
(currently out of print)

Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog

by Carol Lea Benjamin





The Versatile Labrador Retriever

by Marianne Foote (Editor), Nancy A. Martin, Luana Luther


Ms. Martin is highly respected regarding her experience with Labrador Retrievers.




Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence
by Carol Lea Benjamin



The Right Dog for You
by Daniel F. Tortora

This book is another tool to help you prevent mismatches BEFORE you decide! It has a nice questionnaire in the back!



The Canine Good Citizen : Every Dog Can Be One
by Joachim Volhard, Wendy Volhard, Melissa Bartlett (Illustrator),




How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With
by Clarice Rutherford, David H. Neil


This book is one of my favorites on puppy raising!

Retriever Puppy Training: The Right Start for Hunting
by Clarice Rutherford, Cherylon Loveland

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
TOP 10
Books for Dog Owners
2001

#1. Culture Clash
by Jean Donaldson

#2. Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training
by Karen Pryor

#3. On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals
by Turid Rugaas

#4. Dogs are from Neptune
by Jean Donaldson

#5. How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
by Dr. Ian Dunbar

#6. CLICKER TRAINING FOR DOGS
by Karen Pryor

#7. Dog Behavior: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Dr. Ian Dunbar

#8. Labrador Retriever for Dummies
by Joel Walton and Eve Adamson

#9. The Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog
Terry Ryan

#10. The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training
Paul Owens




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