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How Can We Let These Little Babies Go?
I would say almost every puppy pick-up weekend I’ve had, people ask me “How do you let them go? I couldn’t do it, I’d want to keep them all!”, or something along those lines. And my initial response is... -
Rubbing a Blanket on Mama to Take Scent Home for New Puppy… Good idea? Or not so much?
Are you bringing home a new puppy this Summer? Trying to prepare to make the smoothest adjustment possible for you and the pup? Some will find online advice telling them it’s a good idea to take a blanket to... -
Is My Lab Puppy Aggressive… or Just Playing?
The dog pack is an amazing thing to study and behold. Its so unlike our “packs” (families) yet they try their best to adapt and become part of ours…and they do it quite well! If you are interested, the... -
She’s a “breeder”–RUN!!
Ever wonder where you’ll get your dog once all dogs have been required to be neutered or spayed as the pressure of Animal Rights Activists manage to get laws passed saying you can’t “own” a dog…I mean…what will you... -
How to Pick the Right Puppy
Choosing to add a Labrador puppy to your home is a huge and rewarding decision. Choosing which breeder to go to is an incredibly important part of this decision. And choosing which puppy to take home… Well, now I’m... -
A hard pill to swallow. Discernment when choosing a breeder
This is a hard blog to post, but it is one that has been on my heart for years. In the world of professional dog breeding there are some rules of thumb to remember when evaluating the motivation of... -
How to Talk to a Breeder
What questions should I be asking my breeder? How do I get the breeder to return my phone call? What should I NOT be saying to the breeder? How does a breeder decide who gets a puppy? If you’ve... -
How to Avoid Unethical Labrador Breeders
It’s a fact that some breeders are far more honest and ethical in their practices than others. Even breeders that people think are reputable, are often not. Sadly, genuinely ethical and reputable breeders are in the minority of breeders... -
The COSMETIC advantages to not spaying or neutering your dog!!
Many of you have seen my photo demonstrating the difference in two littermate sisters—one spayed early—one not, and how different they look—and no one can hardly believe they were littermates–nor the huge difference—but the hormones contribute to structural... -
When should I spay-neuter my puppy?
Spay or Neutering your puppy – When Should You do it? Most people hear that you should spay or neuter your puppy as soon as possible (as young as 6 months old), so as to diminish the unwanted puppy...
