Complete Pet Owner's Manuals

An essential guide for choosing, preparing for, raising, and training a healthy, well-behaved Labradoodle puppy or dog. While Labradoodles first came into existence when a breeder sought a service dog with the low-shedding coat of a poodle and the gentleness and trainability of a Labrador Retriever, Labradoodles have gone on to become a beloved member of the family for thousands of households. Learn tips and practical advice on: • Housing and preparing for the arrival of your pup • Basic care, including health care, nutrition, and grooming • Behavior and characteristics common to the doodle • Positive, reward-based training methods Whether you're a new, first-time dog owner or want to brush up on your puppy-raising skills, The Complete Pet Owner's Manual on the Labradoodle has everything you need to make life with your delightful, funny, and smart dog comfortable and enjoyable-for you and the dog alike. With beautiful color photography, this also makes a great gift for Labradoodle lovers and owners!

Lively, funny, intelligent, and true - that's the Goldendoodle for you! This beautiful dog is a cross between the cheerful, happy-go-lucky Golden Retriever and the faithful, fun-loving Poodle. First bred about three decades ago, these now-popular dogs make faithful household companions. Here is everything new pet owners will need to know about life with their new Goldendoodle best friend. Like all of B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals, this book is filled with useful information and heavily illustrated with instructive, high-quality photos. Every book in this series is written by breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and other pet-care specialists, offering advice on purchasing, feeding, health care, training, grooming, and other aspects of responsible pet ownership that helps your buddy thrive. This comprehensive guide includes information on: • Common characterizes of the breed, from coat types to temperament • Introducing and acclimating your pal to their new home and family • Best care practices for keeping your dog happy and healthy • Tips for housetraining, crate training, socializing, and so much more!

Everything you need to know about choosing, training, and caring for your Labrador Retriever puppy or dog. Labrador Retrievers are America's favorite dog breed for a reason: they're friendly, athletic, lovable, even-tempered, and eager to please, making them the perfect family dog, hunting companion, guide dog, and more. Packed with color photos and invaluable advice, The Complete Pet Owner's Manual for Labrador Retrievers is a great resource for first-time or inexperienced pet owners. You'll learn: • What makes a Lab such a great family dog and how to choose the right one from a breeder or rescue • Nutrition and basic care for raising a healthy Lab • Health issues commonly found in Labs • How to use positive, reward-based training and socialization methods to raise a confident, well-behaved pup

Discover expert advice about owning an Australian Shepherd, also known as an Aussie, so it lives a happy and healthy life. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular “B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals” series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All “Complete Pet Owner's Manuals” are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.