Synopses & Reviews
The definitive book on the friendliest of pooches. This book covers everything about the selection, care, nutrition, and training of Golden Retrievers, including the history of the breed and breed standard; how to find a reputable breeder; housetraining and acclimating a retriever to a new home; managing a Goldens nutrition and health; basic obedience commands; understanding Golden behavior, and much more.
Features training, nutrition, and health information specific to Golden Retrievers
Author is a Dog Writers Association Book Awardwinner whose articles have appeared in Dog Fancy, Dog World, Dog and Kennel, Pet Life, Pet View, Natural Pet, and Mushing
About the Author
Margaret H. Bonham is a sled dog racer in Colorado and a Dog Writers Associations Best Breed Book Awardwinner whose books include The Complete Idiots Guide to Labrador Retrievers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, The Simple Guide to Getting Active with Your Dog, and Your Siberian Huskys Life. A columnist and contributing editor for Dog and Kennel and Pet View magazines and a contributor to Pets.com and Vetmedcenter.com, Bonham has formulated her own racing diet for her sled dogs and researched diets for canine athletes.