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Here are a few of our favorite books and music on Labrador Retrievers, obedience, field training, puppy
raising and more!
Please feel free to ask us more about them.
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.
Anything by Dr. McConnell. listened to her CD, recommend her booklets and really like her work.
We love Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age.
Patricia Mcconnell is one of our favorite authors, and we give out "The Puppy Primer" to new families 
Anything by Jane Killion - You need her book on Puppy Fitness That Fits the Puppy
Pet Music
Sent this CD to my friend Christine Harris when I sent Tully over to England.
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
It could use an index, but I picked up some really good tips from this.
She says that our dogs are "Lemon Brains, but we love them". I think it is good to remember that they are dogs, and that sometimes we expect them to be human-like. Not really fair at all...
This is a book that "will change the way people think of their dogs".
Dogs are from Neptune
by Jean Donaldson
Another 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.
The Versatile Labrador Retriever
by Marianne Foote (Editor), Nancy A. Martin, Luana Luther
Ms. Martin was highly respected regarding her experience with Labrador Retrievers in her time.
Lots of good stuff on the Labrador History.
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 a nice one on puppy raising
Retriever Puppy Training: The Right Start for Hunting
by Clarice Rutherford, Cherylon Loveland
Other book suggestions:
Management Magic and Really Reliable Recall
We've used Management Magic at our Obedience Club. Haven't read Really Reliable Recall, but it looks good. I love Management Magic - simple concepts that work!
Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of
Teaching and Training
by Karen Pryor
How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
by Dr. Ian Dunbar
CLICKER TRAINING FOR DOGS
by Karen Pryor
Dog Behavior: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Dr. Ian Dunbar
Labrador Retriever for
Dummies
by Joel Walton and Eve Adamson
The Toolbox for Remodeling Your
Problem Dog
Terry Ryan
The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training
Paul Owens
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