Some of our Suggested Reading Materials.....


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.

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.


I've been to a seminar by Dr. McConnell and really like her work.


Haven't read this yet, but it's on my list of books to read.


Really nice booklet on housebreaking at any age.


I usually give this book out to my puppy buyers.


I haven't seen this yet, but have subscribed to the Whole Dog Journal for the past two years.


My Obedience Club did several seminars with Jack and Wendy Volhard, and I found them very valuable.


Loved this booklet. It taught me a lot about communication.

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


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 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.



The Versatile Labrador Retriever

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


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



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:

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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