{"product_id":"golden-retrievers-for-dummies-isbn-9781119660514","title":"Golden Retrievers For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the most out of this Golden breed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMan's best friend doesn’t get any better than the Golden Retriever. Originally bred as hunting companions who retrieved birds and hares and delivered them to hand, the breed today is much more than \"just a hunting dog.\" Highly intelligent and eager-to-please, Golden Retrievers have a history as working dogs that makes them easy to train. Attired in a luxurious fur coat and blessed with a gentle and affectionate nature, they are the third most popular breed in the United States and a favorite for families with young children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a friendly style by Retriever-owner Nona Kilgore Bauer, the 2nd edition of \u003ci\u003eGolden Retrievers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e puts everything you need to know about your furry friend right in your hand. You'll learn how to care for a Golden Retriever from puppyhood to its stately golden years and how to communicate with them better. You'll also learn about grooming and training, as well as how to deal with common ailments and behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the best puppy for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopt an older dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDog-proof your home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrain your Golden Retriever right\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever you're looking for from your Golden Retriever, this book will help you get there, making for happiness all around—and many golden years ahead!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Finding Your Soul Mate 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Are You Meant for Each Other? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What to Look for in the Breed 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Finding a Golden Breeder 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Selecting Your Special Puppy 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Welcome Home! 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Setting Out the Welcome Mat 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Welcoming Your Puppy Home 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Crate Training and Housetraining 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Canine Communication and Growing Pains 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Homeschooling Your Golden Puppy 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Keeping Your Pal Healthy and Happy 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Healthy Habits: Nutrition and Exercise 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Golden Health Care 101 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Ins and Outs of Bugs and Worms 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Golden Grooming Basics 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Caring for Your Senior Golden 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Hereditary Disease 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Problem Behaviors and Aggression 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Great Games to Play with Your Puppy 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Websites for the Golden Retriever Believer 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Things in Your Golden Retriever’s Bag of Tricks 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Help Your Golden Live a Longer and More Golden Life 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 257\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNona Kilgore Bauer\u003c\/b\u003e has shared her life with Goldens for more than 40 years. Her dogs have won many obedience and other working titles, and Nona is a 15-time Dog Writers Association of America nominee (and winner). She has written over two dozen books on canine subjects, including the previous edition of \u003ci\u003eGolden Retrievers For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the characteristics of the breed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat you need to know about grooming, illnesses, and disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePotty training, obedience, nutrition, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNurture and train your lifelong companion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Looking for man's best friend? Look no further than the Golden Retriever—one of the friendliest, most intelligent, and most popular breeds. \u003ci\u003eGolden Retrievers For Dummies, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to training, raising, and living happily with your dog. 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