Breed Basics

2 total works

German Sheperds

by Katrina Stevens, Steve Smith, Jason Smith, and Alan Broadstock

Published 1 April 2002

The Jack Russell Terrier

by Alan Broadstock, Steve Smith, Jason Smith, Katrina Stevens, and Maureen Broadstock

Published 1 April 2002

With the plethora of dog training books on the market, how do you choose which is right for you and your new puppy? We've tried to address this issue by offering a new series of training books designed to be clear, concise and reliable in our training message. The Breed Basics series includes The Golden Retriever, The Labrador Retriever, The Jack Russell Terrier, and The German Shepherd.Each author's expertise on dog training is easy to access in these books as they discuss the specific breed's personality, characteristics and history. Readers get seasoned advice on selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, land and water retriever training, training for tricks, grooming, and preventative care. The books also detail ailments common to dogs, and those of special concern for the breed. The informative and accessible text is illustrated in each book with plenty of color photos to help you effectively train your dog.