Training a Labrador

Labrador News from Potomac 2014! | Endless Mt. Labradors

The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac show this year was so much fun!!  And we are especially proud of our chocolate puppies who did so well!!!!! 🙂       Sterling (Endless Mt Shines Like Sterling) took first...

Is Your Dog Walking You? Train Your Dog to Stop Pulling the Leash

Train Your Dog to Stop Pulling On The Leash Trying to walk a dog that is pulling you all over the place can be very frustrating, and can leave you with a pretty sore shoulder by the end of...

Barking Habits – Are You Reinforcing Your Labrador’s Barking?

Curb your Labrador’s barking habits Is your lab a constant barker?? Do they bark at everything from the sun to their own foot??? Barking is a natural reflex in dogs, but, there are ways to curb excessive barking. And...

Dog Parks and Socialization Classes Can Go Horribly Wrong…

Dog Parks and Socialization Can Have Adverse Effects Dog parks are sort of a newer craze among pet owners.  The general thought here is to let dogs interact off leash, play, and socialize.  This concept SEEMS great.  Here’s the...

Puppy’s First Days at Home!

A few tips from us…making the first days and first weeks an easy transition… I hope that you will enjoy your new puppy, and that he/she will soon feel a part of your family. Have patience, as it may...

Aggression in Labradors?

OK, so you probably laughed out loud while reading the title of this, didn’t you??  I know, aggression is NOT typically found in this breed.  In fact, I hear most people say their labs would be the easiest dog...

How to Break Your Lab of the Jumping Up Habit

Is There A Habit Of Jumping? Does your dog jump up on you or others that come to your house?? Worried about an accidental injury? Dogs often learn this habit as puppies, but you will soon end up with...