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New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Pooch!
Every New Years that rolls around, we hear resolutions left and right for bettering ourselves, getting healthier, and making a change in our routines. “New Year, New YOU!”, we hear. But what if we looked outside of our own... -
How do I stop my dog from CHEWING??? (Satisfy your dog’s need to chew without making it a bad habit)
Since dogs are natural chewers and explore the world with their mouths a lot. Chewing sometimes alleviates boredom or stress but has many benefits as well: cleans teeth, exercises their jaw muscles. But what about the problem chewer? How... -
I want a Labrador with a BIG HEAD!! (But do you know what to look for besides just size?)
For 34 years now, I’ve heard thousands say to me, “I want a Lab with a BIG HEAD!! “ or… my favorite…”I want a block-headed lab!” (And I’m thinking, “Uh….no, you don’t want a ‘stubborn pet!!’ Ha! Sorry—it just... -
New Disney Plus Dog Documentary Released!!
New Disney Plus Dog Documentary Check this out! Disney plus has just released an interesting documentary that dives into why there are so many different kinds of dog breeds and why they look the way that they do. Made... -
Is My Lab Puppy Aggressive… or Just Playing?
The dog pack is an amazing thing to study and behold. Its so unlike our “packs” (families) yet they try their best to adapt and become part of ours…and they do it quite well! If you are interested, the... -
Traveling with your Labrador: Don’t leave home without these tips and tricks!!!
This is our first GUEST BLOG by our daughter, Olivia Stanley, who we are passing the torch to someday and boy is she an adventurer at heart! So her tips here are SO valuable. No one I know has done... -
What Really Goes Into Breeding My Labrador?
Every now and then, we have people ask what it takes to breed their labrador. Everyone has their own reasons. Often we hear, “I think it would be fun for the kids!” Or, they just want to ‘breed her... -
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... -
Puppy Breath: Why You Love It and How to Prolong the Sweetness
Most people wouldn’t automatically associate dog breath with a great smell, but there are many puppy owners who know and love the scent of sweet puppy breath. I think about half of the people who come to my house...