Why has my Lab suddenly become rebellious?? (The “Adolescent Stage”)

Dew Claws

I often get asked about dewclaws on pups.  Do we remove them?  Should we remove them?  Well, here’s my answer… We do not remove dewclaws. First, because we do not predominately breed field labs that are going to be...

Happy Halloween from these EML’s!

Will My Dog Go to Heaven?

Many ask me, will my dog go to heaven? About half of the people I talk to every day have recently lost a canine family member, so with that in mind, I have been thinking about writing on this...

Puppy Proofing Your Home

Folks who have had babies in their homes know about making the home safe for children. For those who have had no children, just get down at a puppy’s level and remove or safeguard everything they can  possibly see...

WHY DOES MY PUPPY/DOG YAWN AND SCRATCH WHEN AROUND OTHER DOGS?

Precious Little Endless Mt Pumpkins and Festive Fall Photos!

How do I know if my dog is getting enough hydration in the hot, dry months? (And can it lead to less shedding and a healthier senior dog?)

Do Dogs Dream? What are the Twitches and Running?

Why Does my Lab walk in circles before lying down?