The Golden Retrievers, one of the American Kennel Club's top breeds, are the most adorable, loving, playful dogs on earth. At least, that's what every owner of a Golden knows and what everyone who's planning to buy a Golden is about to find out.Understanding your Golden's famously friendly personality is the key to making your pet a happy member of the family. In The Golden Years, canine experts Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis offer a detailed profile of the Golden so that owners and prospective owners can learn what to expect - and how to make the most of their Golden Years.You will learn how to select a reputable breeder and pick out a healthy puppy, get advice about the kind of food and equipment best suited to the Golden, and discover games and toys that can help you and your new friend bond more quickly.Even Goldens aren't born perfect, but The Golden Years provides an easy-to-follow obedience-training course customized for the breed, including the solutions to common behavior problems like barking and digging. Housebreaking is made easy with Siegal and Margolis's proven step-by-step method. The Golden Years also includes important health-care and grooming information. Read Less