{"product_id":"labrador-retrievers-for-dummies","title":"Labrador Retrievers For Dummies","description":"You have a picture in your head. A picture of yourself with your practically perfect dog. You’ve always preferred big dogs, and your ideal dog is sturdy, strong, and energetic. At the same time, you envision a dog who is gentle and completely in tune to your needs, your whims, and your every move. That perfect dog is likely a Labrador Retriever. After all, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, according to American Kennel Club registrations. Labs are beautiful, friendly, adaptable, easygoing, brave, loyal, dependable, and intelligent. What could be better?\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLabrador Retrievers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful guide to have if you''re thinking of getting a Lab or even if you already own one. Perhaps you''re just curious about this popular breed. This handy reference is for you if you want to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out if a Lab suits your lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow what to look for in Lab pups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine if a breeder meets high standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand health and nutrition needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle emergencies with a cool head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain your dog with the lure-and-reward technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow off your Lab in competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can live a fulfilling life with your Lab by making sure she is socialized, healthy, and well trained. What better task for humans and dogs than to be great companions for each other? However, you may need some help in knowing how to get the most out of your relationship with your Lab. This friendly guide offers that help with the following topics and more:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercising your pup and older Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the right veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring spaying\/neutering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping your Lab beautiful with good grooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping your dog deal with divorce, a new baby, moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging barking and whining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousetraining your new puppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraveling to dog-friendly vacation destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a pet sitter or boarding kennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolunteering your lab as a therapy dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabrador Retrievers are big, energetic, and sometimes boisterous (especially as puppies), and they don''t take care of themselves. They need you. Don''t let them need you unless you''re ready to be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46600107163858,"sku":"9780764552816","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_c0cea453-5b7b-4280-8682-4b913362236f.jpg?v=1763518909","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/labrador-retrievers-for-dummies","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}