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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golden Retrievers

By Margaret H. Bonham

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golden Retrievers
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golden Retrieverscovers everything prospective Golden owners need to know about the selection, care, nutrition, and training of their pet, including-
  • Deciding whether or not a Golden is right for you, and vice-versa
  • History of the breed and breed standard
  • How to find a reputable breeder, or how to find a Golden through rescue and what readers need to be aware of
  • Acclimating a new Golden Retriever to the home
  • Housetraining and other house rules
  • Managing a Golden's nutrition and health
  • Parasites, diseases, and other health problems common to Goldens, and how to deal with them
  • What to do in an emergency
  • Training a Golden Retriever
  • Basic obedience commands
  • Understanding Golden behaviour
  • Travelling with a Golden . . . and more

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