Product Description

Owning the #2 breed is even better with this complete guide!

This is an indispensable step-by-step guide to owning a Golden Retriever. This book is truly worth its weight in gold, with valuable information about care and feeding, plus fun activities to do with Goldens.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #132405 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-22
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Synopsis
An indispensible guide to owning Golden Retrievers, this handbook includes invaluable information about care and feeding, plus fun activities.

From the Back Cover
"A gold mine of information…. The author knows her retrievers." Mickey Strandberg, noted Golden Retriever breeder Praise for Golden Retrievers For Dummies(r) "What a thoroughly wonderful book!" -- Joyce Kinghorn, Former President, Golden Retriever Club of America "A valuable, highly educational read for a range of people, from new to experienced dog owners." -- Kaye Fuller, DVM, and Roger Fuller, former Western Director, Golden Retriever Club of America

Find out about your Golden Retriever's special needs

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content There's much more to a Golden Retriever than its lush coat, sunny disposition, and desire to please. This fun and friendly book shows you how to prepare your home for a new Golden puppy, socialize and train your new pet, and much more.

About the Author
Nona Kilgore Bauer has shared her life with Goldens for more than 30 years. Her dogs have won many obedience and other working titles.

Customer Reviews

Very American
The author knows her stuff about golden retrievers but makes no concession to non-Americans. There are quite a lot of pictures but most of the photographs are cute rather than informative. There should be more of the line drawings, they are much more useful.

Invaluable Advice for Owners
We recently inherited a 5 year old Golden Retreiver. I immedietaly got on line and ordered a couple of books to help us along the way. As soon as this was delivered I sat and read all the relevant chapters of bringing up an adult dog and most of the advice was invaluable. A great book for a owners of this breed,it takes you from puppyhood to old age. It has easy step by step guides to training puppies and breaking bad habits of older dogs. The author of the book has had experience of this breed for many years. A must for all thoses families who are considering getting a Golden Retriever as this book will guide you every step of the way. A brilliant reference book, definetaly I book I will keep to hand.