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16 Happy Labs That Know How To Celebrate Summer!
1. The cute blonde that isn’t afraid to dive right in! 2. This girl chillin’ in the kiddie pool. 3. Always the last one out of the water… 4. This girl knows how to shred a gnarly wave! 5.... -
A Lesson in Labrador Coat Color Inheritance
As we know (and is accepted as AKC standard), Labradors come in three colors: yellow, black, and chocolate. Yes I know there are those now breeding “silver” labradors, but the AKC does not recognize it as a registered color,... -
Labbies and Babies: The Labrador Retriever and the Growing Family
Dear young family, …new parents, … and seasoned parents looking for the first family pet, I am a firm believer that children should grow up with a dog. And, surprise! I believe that dog should be a lab. 🙂... -
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass???
As discussed in the video below, there are two reasons a dog will consume grass. And it mostly depends on the manner if which they are eating it. If it is frantically and in large amounts, they are likely not... -
Should I Microchip My Dog?
A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip itself is very small – about the size of a grain of rice – and is implanted subcutaneously (just under the skin) between the shoulder blades at the back of... -
Does Your Dog Stink?
Do you wash your dog only to smell the “stink” a few days later? Does it keep you from hugging and kissing your furbaby? I have good news… You don’t have to smell the “stinkies” ever again! 🙂 First... -
22 Ways to Socialize Your New Puppy
Congratulations! You are officially a new puppy parent! 🙂 (Or soon to be!) This will be, indisputably, one of the most challenging, but rewarding endeavors of your life. The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life are the most formative…... -
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... -
How Can Pet Owners Prevent Dogs from Reproducing – If They Don’t Spay or Neuter???
Dear Pet Owner, Good question!! This is often the response to recommendations against spaying or neutering your dog too early, or at all. We get comments like, “Well if you don’t spay or neuter them, they’ll end up having... -
How to Find a Veterinarian for Your Labrador!
Choosing A Veterinarian Carefully. Finding a good veterinarian can be easier said than done. I always have clients asking me what questions they should ask, what to look for, etc. So I decided to write a blog post on...
