The Golden Retriever Bestseller!
With over 660 FIVE-STAR reviews, this is the highest-rated book on the wonderful Golden Retriever.
“Superb handbook. A must-buy for any ‘Goldie’ owner – new or experienced. Contains everything you need to know, & more, for the care & health of your Golden Retriever,” NICHOLAS LOCK, BONSAVIOUR RETRIEVERS, UK
“Having been a golden breeder for 40 years I bought several copies to keep on hand to pass out to puppy buyers, but I now realize I need to buy more copies… This book is ideal for first time (and even experienced) golden owners, people who foster goldens, new golden breeders or exhibitors,” HELEN DORRANCE, AKC BREEDER OF MERIT, TEXAS, USA
Written BY Golden Retriever owners FOR Golden Retriever owners.
21 Golden Retriever breeders & trainers teach you how to raise & train these beautiful, intelligent dogs from Day 1 to old age.
Part of The Canine Handbooks, the No.1 dog breed series.
There's dozens of pages devoted to TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR: Speeding Up Housetraining & Crate Training, Obedience Training, Clicker Training, Collar & Leash, The Recall, Speak & Shush, Typical Golden Traits - & Dealing With Unwanted Behavior.
Other topics include:
- What Every Goldie Owner Should Know
- First Few Weeks, Step-by-Step
- Socialisation & Exercise - How Much & How Often?
- Understanding the Golden Retriever Mind
- Neutering, Spaying & The Heat Cycle
- A-Z on Golden Retriever Health
- Avoiding & Dealing With Separation Anxiety
- Feeding, incl. raw diet
- Grooming
- Rescue
- Caring for Golden Oldies
If you haven’t got your puppy yet:
There’s tons of advice on how to spot good & bad breeders & then choose a healthy pup with a good temperament.
If you’ve read books like Your Golden Retriever Puppy Month by Month or The Complete Guide to Golden Retrievers you’ll love The Golden Retriever Handbook, it’s the most detailed Golden book of them all.
REVIEWS:
“As a previous owner of Golden Retrievers now with a 7 month old bundle of energy, this book is the ideal handbook... Is this book useful? The honest answer is a resounding YES,” MR D. WELLER, UK
“A confidence builder of a book! Even though I have previously trained a wonderful Golden Retriever who passed away recently, I have felt anxious about the upcoming adoption of another puppy. This book has not only given me great advice, but also renewed confidence in my abilities to welcome, train, and enjoy life with a new companion. I recommend it highly," MICHAEL KELPE, USA
“I bought this after reading the other great reviews, and was not disappointed. Our puppy arrives in 2 weeks and I feel much better prepared having read just some of this book! I'm sure the book will be a valuable resource for years to come, as the chapters on health and Golden Oldies look great too,” HOLLY, UK
"This book has been my bible in terms of learning the do's and dont's of puppy care! I have my first puppy and this book is full of useful and relevant information. I use it as a resource daily. Highly recommend for a first time puppy owner,” MOMMY5, USA
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“Having been a golden breeder for 40 years I bought several copies to keep on hand to pass out to puppy buyers, but I now realize I need to buy more copies... This book is ideal for first time (and even experienced) golden owners, people who foster goldens & new golden breeders or exhibitors,” HELEN DORRANCE, AKC BREEDER OF MERIT, TEXAS, USA
“Superb handbook. A must-buy for any ‘Goldie’ owner – new or experienced. Contains everything you need to know, & some more, for the care & health of your Golden Retriever,” NICHOLAS LOCK, KC ASSURED BREEDER, BONSAVIOUR RETRIEVERS, UK
Packed full of insider tips, the 242-page Complete Golden Retriever Handbook is the only reference book you’ll ever need & essential reading for anyone getting a Golden puppy, adult or rescue dog. It guides you from Day 1 right through to caring for your dog in old age.
British canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 21 leading accredited Golden Retriever experts to answer the dozens of questions every new & potential owner has. Together they provide a blueprint for a rewarding lifelong partnership between you & your new Golden.
Puppies - Learn:
- Getting Through the First Few Days & Nights
- Where Should Puppy Sleep?
- Typical Temperament
- Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond
- Crate Training & Housetraining
- Obedience Training, incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Lead & Clicker Training
- Dealing with Unwanted Behaviour
- How to Deal with Issues like Puppy Biting
- Socialization
- How Often to Bathe & Groom Your Golden
- Feeding a Puppy, Adult & Senior Dog
- Exercise – How Often & How Much?
If you haven’t got your puppy yet, save money & potential heartache by following our guidelines:
- Where NOT to Buy a Golden From
- How to Spot a Poorly-Bred Pup
- How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask
- How to Pick a Healthy Pup or Adult Dog
- Choosing the Right Temperament
- Male or Female?
- Golden-Proofing Your Home
- Finding & Caring for Rescue Goldens
Golden Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect Goldens, Allergies, Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. Recognizing symptoms of ill health early on can prevent a chronic condition & save a fortune in vets’ bills.
REVIEWS:
” This is an excellent book for the first time dog owner considering purchasing a Golden Retriever puppy. I wish that there had been such an informative book available when I purchased my first Goldie 35 years ago. I like the fact that it touches on all aspects of owning a Golden Retriever from the puppy stage right through to old age...I would definitely recommend this book.” MRS SUSAN A. PAGE, SURREY, UK
“All Golden Retriever owners should have this book on their bookshelf! This will be your compete Golden Retriever care & training manual. I love it & highly recommend it!” D. CROCKETT, USA
“As a previous owner of Golden Retrievers & now with a 7 month old bundle of energy, this book is the ideal handbook... Is this book useful? The honest answer is a resounding Yes,” MR D. WELLER, UK
“The book covers a huge range of topics. As a veterinary student & golden retriever owner I found this book extremely useful & easy to understand. The golden is a fantastic breed & this book really provides you with all of the information you need to have a healthy, happy dog...you really will learn something new!” HANNAH GARNER, UK