What’s in a Name?

  Choosing a name for your labrador Finding the perfect name for your new canine companion can be a challenge!  Trust me, after 26 years of breeding and naming dogs, it starts to get difficult to still come up...

How to Find a Veterinarian for Your Labrador!

Choosing A Veterinarian Carefully. Finding a good veterinarian can be easier said than done.  I always have clients asking me what questions they should ask, what to look for, etc.  So I decided to write a blog post on...

Does Your Labrador Snack on His Poo?

OK it sounds funny… but really!  We’ve had people ask in the past about their labs eating their own poop in the yard. We recently saw quite the funniest post from “It’s A Lab Thing” (http://www.itsalabthing.com/deer-labby-my-labrador-eats-poop), in which they...

My Old Labrador is like a Fine Wine

Labradors are like wine… they just get better with age. 🙂  I LOVE senior Labradors. Love the wise faces, the graying chins, the soft loving eyes. The way they still lay at your feet in awe of you, as...

Rainy Days and Labradors…

So as I sit here at my desk on this rainy Monday, with not one, but three labs sleeping at my feet… I feel inspired to share some sweet, sleepy, Monday appropriate labby pictures with you all. 🙂  These...

Purebred Thefts on the Rise!

If you’ve ever had a dog run away or even worse, stolen, then you know the heartache that comes with that feels beyond repair… I’m sure any pet owner would agree that it is certainly as hard as losing...

How to Keep your Labrador Cool in the Summer!!!

Looking forward to that Summer sun and heat??? Here are a few ways to help keep your lab cooled off and happy this Summer! Remember, the Labrador Retriever was originally bred for some pretty cold temps.   1. Go...

Is Your Dog a Picky Eater?! The Answer is HERE!!!

Ok, ok, I know I’m stuck on nutrition right now… but how can I not be??? It’s so important! And sometimes your pets don’t make it easy on you!     What do we do when our kids don’t...

ATTENTION: All First Time Dog Owners!

Calling All First Time Dog Owners! Thinking of getting your family’s first dog??  Labs are in fact great family dogs, but regardless of the breed you decide on, EVERY first time dog owner needs to FIRST do their research!...

How Raw Diet Can Benefit Your Dog

Raw Diet.  Say these words, and your vet will go BERSERK! But here are the FACTS… The main reason they freak out: The people who don’t have a clue how to feed raw, and the vets who have extracted...