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Why to NOT Soften Your Dog’s Paw Pads
I’m finally doing a blog on this subject because, invariably, I get questions about this several times a month. Our dog’s paw pads were MEANT to be tough….if you soften them, then they will get stone bruises, burns... -
Since 1991, Americans have favored Labradors. What’s behind the appeal?
CHART-TOPPING LABRADORS!!! They can’t fit in your purse, their coats are short–nothing fancy. Their overall appearance is balanced and low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. They can’t help themselves if they see a mud puddle–its a swimming pool to... -
Are You Enabling Your Overweight Dog?
Labradors get a bad rap for being overweight and loving food too much. And while that may be true, 9 times out of 10 it’s the owner that is the problem. Now, before you send me nastygrams, let me... -
9 Ways to Honor a Deceased Pet
It’s the worst part of loving an animal. Yet all of the good so outweighs this bad, that you go through it. Time and time again. Sadly, you are almost guaranteed to outlive your dog or cat. Grieving this... -
Fish Oil Supplement–Why does my dog need this supplement in all stages of life?
Fish Oils/ Omega 3’s/Essential Fatty Acids: For Key Stages in Your Dog’s Life Puppyhood: According to Dr. Stacey Oke (DVM) essential fatty acids play an important role in your puppy’s training because DHA plays an important role in brain... -
Why is my Lab Hyperactive?
I have met too many hyper labradors in my lifetime—enough that it impressed on me, at a young age, how much genetics and socialization can make a HUGE difference. And in 1988 I discovered the difference between American Field... -
Top Causes of Death in Labradors
TOP CAUSES OF DEATH IN LABRADORS CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND PREVENTION MEASURES After surveying cause of death in a survey (hundreds responded) on my Facebook page a few weeks ago, I have reviewed the answers– if cause of death was CLEAR... -
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... -
Traveling with your Labrador
A road trip with your Lab can either be a nightmare (for you and for them) unless you take these things into consideration for your trip. On the rare occasion that I travel with my Labradors (most of mine...