A Practical Guide to Buying and Raising A Happy Healthy Golden Retriever Puppy

Jane Hodges

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Pawsawhile Pet Services
19 June 2023

Are you a new or soon-to-be puppy parent?

Finding a good breeder and then preparing to raise a puppy can be hard work. Many people are unprepared for the commitment required.

This book will guide you through finding a reputable breeder, selecting a puppy, and setting your puppy up for success.

Written by a respected Golden Retriever breeder who has helped many new puppy parents navigate the first few years of puppyhood. This book covers everything, including breeder and puppy selection, preparing for a puppy, feeding and diets, toilet and crate training, training problems, grooming, everyday health matters, socialisation and enrichment and much more.

Filled with over 100 photos and charts, this easy-to-follow guide is essential for all new Golden Retriever owners.

By: Jane Hodges
Imprint: Pawsawhile Pet Services
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9780645273410
ISBN 10: 0645273414
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 19 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jane Hodges is a passionate Golden Retriever owner. She has been breeding and exhibiting her dogs in Australia for over 30 years. Jane has also worked in the veterinary industry for many years. She offers practical breed-specific suggestions on finding a reputable breeder, puppy preparation, health issues, training, feeding and nutrition, grooming, exercise, socialisation, and behaviour problems. Her first puppy book was written during Covid when puppy sales skyrocketed, and she became aware of people making choices that lead to unfortunate outcomes.Her first book helped many families in Australia make better decisions and answered their most common questions about raising a puppy. This new book is an extended version of her first book without the Australian references. It includes new topics, charts, and checkboxes, filled with over 100 colour photos and illustrations. This easy-to-follow guide is essential for all new owners or breeders to give to puppy families.

Reviews for A Practical Guide to Buying and Raising A Happy Healthy Golden Retriever Puppy

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 29 June 2023This is a great practical guide for pretty much everything you need to know for the life of your dog. Starting with tips about what to look for to be sure you are buying a healthy pup from a reputable breeder, all the way to solid guidance for raising and training a well-rounded and healthy puppy - up to best care, nutrition, health issues, and even grooming for the adult dog. A true A to Z for all Golden Retriever owners, whether this is your first one or you have had them before. Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 30 June 2023This book is not only a great place to start before you welcome a Golden Retriever puppy into your home, but a fantastic resource for their life as part of your family. We have the medication and grooming sections bookmarked for regular use. There is nothing about Goldens, that Jane hasn't covered. Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 29 June 2023This book should be named as the Bible for people seeking a golden retriever. It is an amazing resource for new and old puppy owners alike and all in one place. When I got my puppy I got it from my breeder and I find myself referring to this book time and again. Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 29 June 2023This book covers everything that you need to know before you welcome a Golden Retriever into your family. It's comprehensive and will answer all your questions, even before you even ask! We will refer to it and our Molly is 2. Highly recommend this to everyone interested or assist with a Golden! 5.0 out of 5 stars Best puppy book ever Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 29 June 2023This has to be one of the best books, not just for new Golden Retriever Puppy Owners put all puppy owners. The layout of the book is fantastic and the way the author has described things makes it very easy to read. A must-read for all puppy owners Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 29 June 2023A very comprehensive book of all things any new puppy owner needs to know written by an expert in the field. Covers every topic imaginable and will grow with your puppy with even more info. Highly recommended Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 1 July 2023Great book for new puppy owners I buy one for each of my new puppy owners Full n great information easy to read everything's a new owner needs to know Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 7 June 2023I loved this book. I have a copy and although l have a Labrador l found it to be an amazing resource for starting out and setting up good habits with my new puppy. A lot of experience is evident within these pages. Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 7 June 2023You will not regret the purchase of this book. It is the puppy raising bible helpful for brand new puppy owners or experienced, everyone will find something helpful from this book, 100% recommend you buy this.