Recommended Reading?

CherylB · 08-21-2007, 10:43 PM

Forgive me if there is a post on this. I tried to search but didn't find what I was looking for.

Can you guys recommend the best books/resources on Labradoodles and even puppies in general? I know when it comes to kids books, some are much better than others so I suspect it is the same for puppies. I want to make sure I get the best information...but I have a lot to learn since the last time I had a puppy I was only 5 years old!!! I figured it was better if I did some reading before I asked a million questions on here.

momoftwo · 08-22-2007, 12:11 AM

Hi,

I loved "Raising Puppies and Kids Together"

The Monks of New Skete "The Art of Raising a Puppy" really helped me determine the temperment I was looking for in a puppy and how to identify it.

"Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development" is a very good reference on socialization and development stages and is a very quick read.

"How to Housebreak your Dog in seven Days" was the book we used to determine our potty training strategy. It also is a very quick read!

Heather

gracielou · 08-22-2007, 09:25 AM

Another good book is Family Dog by Richard A Wolters.

blueteal · 08-22-2007, 11:37 AM

You must read Marley & Me
and if you do everything to the opposite
you will have a well trained dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bahaahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa
You will need lots of tissue for this book though.

emilee · 08-22-2007, 02:01 PM

there have been a couple of threads about books in the past year or so:

http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3695

http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3779

http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3410

-em

dixiedi · 08-22-2007, 06:45 PM

Speaking of "Marley and Me", did you guys see where they are going to start work on the movie to be released next year, YIPPEE!!!!! It is going to star Jennifer Aniston and the blonde guy that played Dupree. I can't wait to see it. I hope it does the book proud. Movies usually aren't as good as the books.

Maddjaxx · 08-23-2007, 01:45 PM

"Marley And Me" will be waiting anxiously for that one. As you can plainly see, Marley is not anything like the book Marley!!! He is far to dignified. [img]

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gene · 08-23-2007, 03:02 PM

We can tell!! Thanks for sharing!

08-21-2007, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
CherylB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 100	Recommended Reading? Forgive me if there is a post on this. I tried to search but didn't find what I was looking for. Can you guys recommend the best books/resources on Labradoodles and even puppies in general? I know when it comes to kids books, some are much better than others so I suspect it is the same for puppies. I want to make sure I get the best information...but I have a lot to learn since the last time I had a puppy I was only 5 years old!!! I figured it was better if I did some reading before I asked a million questions on here.

08-22-2007, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
gracielou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,366	Another good book is Family Dog by Richard A Wolters. __________________ Linda & Gracielou Valley Center, KS http://www.4pawslabradoodles.com

08-22-2007, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
dixiedi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,254	Speaking of "Marley and Me", did you guys see where they are going to start work on the movie to be released next year, YIPPEE!!!!! It is going to star Jennifer Aniston and the blonde guy that played Dupree. I can't wait to see it. I hope it does the book proud. Movies usually aren't as good as the books. __________________ Di & Archie If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy...

08-23-2007, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maddjaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,083	Movie?? "Marley And Me" will be waiting anxiously for that one. As you can plainly see, Marley is not anything like the book Marley!!! He is far to dignified. [img][/img] __________________ Greg "I used to look at my dog and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" - Fred Jungclaus

08-23-2007, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	We can tell!! Thanks for sharing! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

08-22-2007, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
momoftwo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 273	Hi, I loved "Raising Puppies and Kids Together" The Monks of New Skete "The Art of Raising a Puppy" really helped me determine the temperment I was looking for in a puppy and how to identify it. "Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development" is a very good reference on socialization and development stages and is a very quick read. "How to Housebreak your Dog in seven Days" was the book we used to determine our potty training strategy. It also is a very quick read! Heather

08-22-2007, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	You must read Marley & Me and if you do everything to the opposite you will have a well trained dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bahaahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa You will need lots of tissue for this book though.

08-22-2007, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
emilee Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 260	there have been a couple of threads about books in the past year or so: http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3695 http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3779 http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3410 -em

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