{"id":1695,"date":"2025-02-11T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?page_id=1695"},"modified":"2025-02-11T11:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T11:15:38","slug":"books-for-labrador-owners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/books-for-labrador-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Books for Labrador Owners &#8211; Pippa\u2019s Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"photo of a collection of books about dogs\" class=\"wp-image-40629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-1068x579.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/books.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most writers I have been an avid reader for much of my life. I have acquired quite a collection of dog books over the years. So today I thought I would share some of the gems on my bookshelf with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please feel free to add your own comments, and your bookshelf favorites! I\u2019ll check back from time to time and update this for you. And I\u2019ll add more books as I have time to review them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note we are amazon affiliates so if you buy a book after clicking on links to Amazon below, The Labrador Site earns a small commission. This helps to keep the site running and does not affect the price you pay. And I only recommend books that I own and love, or have written myself!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Books for your situation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#puppy\">New puppy owners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#keen\">Keen trainers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#reactive\">Those with reactive and anxious dogs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hunting\">Those training a hunting companion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Labradors\">All about Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"puppy\"><strong>New puppy owners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common questions I am asked is \u201cwhich book should I get for my new puppy?\u201d&nbsp; And I wrote the Happy Puppy Handbook for all the people that asked that question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m biased of course and I hope you enjoy my puppy handbook. But I also hope you don\u2019t stop there! There is such a wealth of information in the other books on this list. And while a general guide to raising your puppy is invaluable, a good understanding of how dogs think and learn will really help you get the best from your new pup as they grow up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Happy Puppy Handbook &#8211; Pippa Mattinson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EyO2KR\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/happy-puppy.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>My <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EyO2KR\">puppy handbook<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span> is a guide to raising a puppy from the day you bring your puppy home. It answers the questions new puppy parents ask me and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crying, biting, chewing, night waking, jumping up, potty training are all covered. Together with preparing for your puppy in advance, training, and problem solving. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Shoot The Dog &#8211; Karen Pryor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40SiJSD\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dont-shoot-the-dog.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40SiJSD\">an important book <\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>for anyone new to dogs. It\u2019s one of the books that set me off on a path to becoming a force-free trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helped me raise my kids! It\u2019s a complete gem, is timeless, and no puppy owner should start their puppy journey without a copy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Culture Clash &#8211; Jean Donaldson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41blQXh\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/culture-clash.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Another classic that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41blQXh\">all new dog owners should read<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>. It examines the relationship that we have with our dogs. And some of the widely held misconceptions about how dogs learn and become obedient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every dog parent needs this book!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Recall- Pippa Mattinson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CHhLkb\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-recall.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This is<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CHhLkb\"> my best selling book<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>, it has sold hundreds of thousands of copies around the world and been translated into many different languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total Recall looks at the whole dog training process through the lense of a single skill and shows you how to train your dog to come bounding back to you whenever you call them. Starting when your puppy is small makes the task much easier!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Know If A Puppy Book Is Worth Buying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at reviews can help, but you also need to know that the methods recommended in that book are up to date. When it comes to general puppy training, the newer books (less than twenty years old) tend to be better because puppy training methods have improved so much in the last two decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some older books have great reviews because at the time they were released, the methods recommended were mainstream. And because many reviewers even now are not aware that there\u2019s now a better way to do things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goodreads can be a better guide than Amazon in this respect because reviews tend to be lengthy and go into detail about the methodology of the trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to history, or specialist training for sports or activities, older books are often full of useful information, and can usually be adapted provided you have some knowledge of modern training principles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading keen\"><strong>Keen trainers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clicker Training For Obedience &#8211; Morgan Spector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gBN1Pa\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spector.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>I was <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gBN1Pa\">recommended this book<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span> many years ago when I first started to learn about clicker training. It opened my eyes to a very different way of training and taught me a great deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s packed with information and if you want to take force free training to the next level I think you\u2019ll find it very helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading reactive\"><strong>Reactive and anxious dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behaviour Adjustment Training by Grisha Stewart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMoYPj\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BAT.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Dealing with a reactive dog is one of the biggest challenges faced by any dog owner. Reactivity affects every part of your dog\u2019s life and if your dog is reactive you are going to need help and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arming yourself with<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMoYPj\"> information and techniques<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span> to manage and support your dog in coming to terms with the big wide world are a big part of that, and this book will help you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hunting\"><strong>Hunting companions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sad to say, but many otherwise excellent retriever and hunting dog books are far from force-free. I do have a number on my shelf waiting for review, but I can only recommend one at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Force free gundog training &#8211;&nbsp; Jo Laurens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/418S2u5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/418S2u5\">a fantastic guide <\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>to getting started with training a hunting companion. Jo is a great writer and a passionate and knowledgeable force free gundog trainer. It\u2019s a rare combination and I heartily recommend her book<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic guide to getting started with training a hunting companion. Jo is a great writer and a passionate and knowledgeable force free gundog trainer. It\u2019s a rare combination and I heartily recommend her book<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading labradors\">All About Labradors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From history to daily care, much has been written about Labradors. I must confess though, that most of my dog books are broader in topic so I don&#8217;t have many reviews on Lab specific titles yet. That is definitely on my to do list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Labrador Handbook &#8211; Pippa Mattinson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aRK2kH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-1024x851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook-506x420.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lab-handbook.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aRK2kH\">The Labrador Handbook <\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>covers Labrador care from puppyhood to senior citizen, and will help you find a Lab, train them and solve your Labrador problems!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book was my follow up to The Happy Puppy. I wanted to write something that really spoke to those &nbsp;who love this amazing breed as much as I do!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Life can get in the way, but one of my goals is to spend more time reading! So check back soon for more reviews and recommendations and don&#8217;t forget to add yours below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like most writers I have been an avid reader for much of my life. I have acquired quite a collection of dog books over the years. So today I thought I would share some of the gems on my bookshelf with you.&nbsp; Please feel free to add your own comments, and your bookshelf favorites! 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