About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts lobbying for a family pet or when you want to transition them toward greater personal responsibility. This introductory guide moves beyond just cute photos to explain the reality of living with a Labrador Retriever, focusing on their high energy levels and social needs. It provides a structured way for families to discuss the long-term commitment of pet ownership. By exploring the breed's history as working dogs and their specific care requirements, the book touches on themes of accountability and loyalty. It is perfectly calibrated for the elementary years (ages 7 to 10), offering enough detail to feel like a 'big kid' research project without being overwhelming. Parents will appreciate how it frames pet ownership as a partnership requiring work, patience, and consistency.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and factual. It does not address the death of a pet or illness, remaining focused on the positive aspects of selection and care.
