{"product_id":"what-about-golden-retrievers-the-joy-and-realities-of-living-with-a-golden-paperback","title":"What about Golden Retrievers?: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Rice\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long do Golden Retrievers live? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does it cost to keep a Golden? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable--but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they \u003cem\u003eshould\u003c\/em\u003e when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the \u003cem\u003eWhat About?\u003c\/em\u003e series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache--and protecting you \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, \u003cem\u003eWhat About Golden Retrievers? \u003c\/em\u003eprovides honest, reliable advice on what it's \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e like to own and raise a Golden--no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q\u0026amp;A format, veterinarian Dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreed characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehavior \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosts of ownership \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment in all life stages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercise requirements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics and why it's important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and general care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining requirements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now--\u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e you get that Golden Retriever puppy--and make a smart, informed decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Howell Dog Book of Distinction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow long do Golden Retrievers live?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much does it cost to keep a Golden?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Golden Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Golden-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q\u0026amp;A format, veterinarian dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreed characteristics - Behavior - Costs of ownership - Development in all life stages - Diet - Exercise requirements - Genetics and why it's important - Health and general care - Temperament - Training requirements - Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians - And more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Golden Retriever puppy-and make a smart, informed decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAN RICE, DVM, spent several decades at the Denver Small Animal Hospital, specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. He has also been the house veterinarian for an Iditarod team and a kennel of hunting dogs. Rice has written books about companion animals for adults and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.45 x 5.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723193421887,"sku":"9780764540875","price":11.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d044d7d6d99eff76735c1917dd5ada78.webp?v=1765098330","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/what-about-golden-retrievers-the-joy-and-realities-of-living-with-a-golden-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}