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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... -
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...