Caring for your Labrador

PET FOOD RECALLS- Why are they still happening and what can you do?

Its been 10 years since the huge pet food recall that sickened thousands of dogs and cats. How has pet food safety improved—or not—since then? I had a breeder friend who personally lost 11 dogs that year. It was...

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...

Did you know Dog BARKING is our dog’s imitation of human speech?

I found this concept absolutely fascinating when I began reading about it. It all made sense to me too, since I’d been observing a pack of wild coyotes within range of our property. You won’t believe what I discovered...

Should I purchase Health Insurance for my Lab?

Having bred labs for almost 30 years, I have seen just about any type of health care cost. I’ve experienced the pain and the budget crunch when a Lab swallows a stick. Only mine decided to swallow a locust...

5 Things to Remember When Introducing a New Puppy to an Old Dog

Introducing a new puppy to the pack If you haven’t already found this… you will soon learn that most Labrador homes are multi-labrador homes!  It’s true! One just isn’t enough!  And once you have two, you will never have...

How to Control Your Dog’s Shedding!

Labradors, like most breeds, inevitably shed their coats once or twice a year, during the major season changes. If they are shedding excessively and continuously, however, it is likely due to one of two reasons: poor nutrition or stress....

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. ...

Labrador Crate-Training Manual

Endless Mountain Labradors – Labrador Crate Training Manual “the best way to house-break” By Liz Palika Adding a puppy to the household can be a wonderful experience, but the relationship can sour before it even begins if the puppy...

5 Most Dangerous Hazards to Protect your Labrador from this Fall

As fall weather approaches, there are some scary things to watch out for with your Labrador. 1. Snakes Snakes preparing for hibernation during the winter months may be more visible in the fall, which can increase your dog’s risk of...

Do I Need To Groom My Labrador?

  I get asked this question so often that I thought I should take some time to answer it thoroughly. If you want to cut down on bathing, and get rid of a stinky, dry or oily coat that...