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Scout recommends the following books about Flat-Coated Retrievers, dog training, and dogs in general. They are available from your local bookstore, from Dogwise (which specializes in dog and cat books) and from other online book sellers.
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Mason,
Joan: Flat-Coated
Retrievers Today, Howell Book House
1996. This book discusses the history of flatcoats, grooming techniques, health
concerns, showing, breeding and mating, and more. The book has an extensive
discussion about the various kennels, which will make good reading only for
those who are familiar with the personalities. Despite its recent
re-publication, this book is a bit dated though still relevant. Black &
white photographs.
Phillips,
Brenda: Flatcoated
Retrievers, Kingdom Books 1996. A large, glossy, book with
lots of color photos. This book discusses the history of the flat-coated
retriever, care and training, feeding, activities, health care and old age,
natural remedies, and more. It has interesting appendices with statistics of
show winners, a discusison of "type", and training a flatcoat to be a
gun dog. The breed standard section has good diagrams of the skeletal and muscle
systems.
Camino, E.E., Flat-Coated Retriever Champions 1952-1987, Camino Book, Inc. 1998. Not personally reviewed.
Linzy, Jan: Flat-Coated Retriever Champions 1988-2000, Camino Book, Inc. 2001.
Petch, Paddy, The Complete Flat Coated Retriever, Boydell Press 1988. Not personally reviewed.
Monks
of New Skete: The
Art of Raising a Puppy, Little Brown
1991. An excellent training guide discussing puppy development, selecting a
puppy, house-training, basic training, and general care. The book also contains
a philosophy about dog training.
Monks of New Skete: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, Little Brown 1978. This was the original Monks of New Skete training book. Selection of a puppy and basic commands. Much of what is discussed in this book has been refined and developed in The Art of Raising a Puppy.
Volhard,
Jack and Bartlett, Melissa: What
All Good Dogs Should Know, Howell Bookhouse 1991. A
less-serious step-by-step guide to teaching dogs basic commands. Uses cartoons
to illustrate points.
Donaldson, Jean: The Culture Clash. This is a controversial training book. Some give it excellent reviews, and others hate it. We have not yet reviewed this book, but we are looking forward to reading it.
Kilcommins,
Brian and Wilson, Sarah: Good
Owners, Great Dogs. A newer training book that has received
excellent reviews.
Tarrant, Bill: Hey, Pup, Fetch It Up! The Complete Retriever Training Book. An introductory book for retriever training.
Free, James Lamb: Training Your Retriever. A practical field retriever training book.
Quinn, Tom: The Working Retrievers : The Training, Care, and Handling of Retrievers for Hunting and Field Trials. A very well-received book on retriever training.
Hoffman, Matthew (ed.): Dogspeak: How to Understand Your Dog and Help Him Understand You, Rodale Press.
Tortora,
Daniel: The
Right Dog for You Simon & Schuster 1980. An excellent book
on choosing a breed that is right for you. This book is a bit dated now, and
does not include the breeds recognized by the AKC in recent years.
Coren, Stanley: Why We Love the Dogs We Do Simon & Schuster 1998. The psychology of the bond between dog and master, together with guides on how to choose a dog that is psychologically compatible. (The author owns a flat-coated retriever.)
Lonsdale,
Tom: Raw
Meaty Bones Promote Health, Rivetco 2001.
Schultze, Kymythy R: Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats Hay House, Inc. 1998. Although a bit preachy, one of the better books on the Bones and Raw Food ("BARF") diet. Provides information on dietary needs and sample menus.
Pitcairn, Richard H, DVM, Ph.D: Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats Rodale Press 1995. Although not limited to diet, this book provides information about raw diets as part of a larger, holistic medicine paradigm.
Coile, D. Caroline: Show Me! A Dog-Showing Primer, Barron's 1997. Everything you need to start showing your dog at a conformation dog show.
Stern,
Jane & Michael: Dog
Eat Dog: A Very Human Book About Dogs and Dog Shows, Simon
& Schuster 1998 . The authors follow a breeder of Bullmastiffs around the
dog show circuit, from regional shows to Westminster. This book contains a
candid look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of dog shows and breeding and
big-time campaigning. A real page-turner.
Alston, George G. and Vanacore, Connie: The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets. Not reviewed, but received good ratings from readers.
Gilbert, Edward M., and Brown, Thelma R.: K-9: Structure and Terminology. Skeletal movement, form and function in the show ring. Not reviewed.
Carlson DVM, Delbert and Giffin DVM, Carlson: Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Howell Book House 1992. An excellent guide and reference book to the diagnosis and treatment of common canine ailments. Highly recommended.
The
Pill Book : Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat, Bantam
Books 1998. An inexpensive reference guide to common prescription and
non-prescription medications for dogs and cats. Includes indications, adverse
reactions, recommended dosages, drug interactions, etc. Also includes short
sections on how to give a physical exam, administer medications, choosing a vet,
alternative remedies, poisons, etc.
Palika, L: The Consumer's Guide to Dog Food: What's in Dog Food, Why It's There and How to Choose the Best Food for Your Dog. IDG Books Worldwide 1996. An explanation of the ins and outs and the good and bad of dog food.
Straw, D: Why
Is Cancer Killing Our Pets? Healing Arts Press, 2000. An excellent
overview of various cancers, treatments (both conventional and alternative), and
preventatives. Written by a journalist.
AKC Complete Dog Book. An official publication of the AKC. This book was recently revised to be more "politically correct" following complaints from certain breed lovers.
Coren,
Stanley: The
Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of our
Canine Companions Bantam Books 1995. An interesting,
well-received, and somewhat surprising book about the cerebral capabilities and
thoughts of our canine friends.A great read with lots of nice tales. (The author
owns a flat-coated retriever.)
Winter,
Kerrin and Churchill, Dale: How
to Photograph Dogs Howell Book House 1998. A superb and
comprehensive book that discusses composition of dog shots and techniques for
different situations. Contains excellent examples. Helpful for the beginner and
informational to the advanced dog photographer.
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