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Am I too old to get a Pet?
Pet ownership offers many physical and emotional benefits for seniors, although practical matters, such as health status, must be considered. In a study of older adults, dog walking was associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits, fewer... -
Reasons why punishing your Labrador may have devastating Results
Over the past 30 years, I have observed well-meaning, naïve pet owners, quite often, turn a perfectly good Labrador into a ferocious monster. And not only does this have devastating effects on their family, but on their dog—for life!... -
Are all Labradors plagued with ACL tears?
The combination of weakened muscles due to lack of bio-available calcium and fluid build-up along the joints (see blog on “Feeding Kibble to my Dog is always Cheaper). …these two things, together with environmental issues (to be discussed below), contribute... -
Spaying, Neutering, and Other Options of Pet Sterilization
Many of you know that we recommend against spaying or neutering at an early age. Most pets are spayed and neutered at or before 6 months of age. Below is an extremely educational, and emotional, video from Dr. Becker, a... -
Size Genetics – “But I want the BIGGEST puppy!”
Size Genetics: This is your lesson on Size genetics. Size of a dog is based on genetics. It is NOT based on the size of the puppy at 8 weeks of age. This is why I make it... -
Hip Dysplasia in Labradors: What Can I Do to Prevent it?
While dysplasia is not as prevalent in Labrador Retrievers as the giant breeds, such as Newfoundlands and Irish Wolfhounds, for example… they are still a large breed that have the potential to develop this, at times, debilitating disease. Why... -
Me and my Labs!!! (a brief history)
Me and My Labs! I purchased my first lab in 1988 and was smitten with the breed. I had a couple other dogs before that but did not care for their temperament as much as I did my lab. ... -
Endless Mt. Labradors on Youtube
Follow us on Youtube!!! A lot of you many not know that we have a Youtube channel. I have quite an extensive library of information and education on Labs and canines in general. One video has almost 800,000 views!... -
Our Girls: After Mama Life
Many people ask us, “What happens to your females once they are done having litters?”. We firmly believe in giving all of our dogs their own forever family eventually. Some of our dogs find that with friends of ours...
