english labradors

“Why Does My Dog Obsessively Lick?!”

Let me set the scene here. It’s 2 AM.  You’re sleeping soundly, and  Fido is curled up peacefully next to your bed (… or in it). And it begins… *Lick* *Lick* *Lick* He’s licking his leg (or insert other...

How Far Would You Go For Your Pet?

Of the many questions I’m asked in preparation for bringing a new pup into the home, one of the most common asked, is if pet insurance is necessary.  Pet insurance is a fairly new phenomena that has many people...

Thank You Labrador Lovers…

Thank You To The Community of Labrador Lovers So I’m sitting here trying to think of a topic to blog about… and all I can do is scroll down through more and more comments and pictures on our Endless...

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 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...

Cancer in Labradors?

Is Cancer in Labradors found commonly?   We have been SO fortunate to have never experienced cancer in our labs, firsthand.  But I can’t tell you how many people come to us after losing their beloved lab to this...

Does Your Labrador Snack on His Poo?

OK it sounds funny… but really!  We’ve had people ask in the past about their labs eating their own poop in the yard. We recently saw quite the funniest post from “It’s A Lab Thing” (http://www.itsalabthing.com/deer-labby-my-labrador-eats-poop), in which they...

Rainy Days and Labradors…

So as I sit here at my desk on this rainy Monday, with not one, but three labs sleeping at my feet… I feel inspired to share some sweet, sleepy, Monday appropriate labby pictures with you all. 🙂  These...

Will the government take your pet away?

Your Pet and The Government   YES! That is where the new legislation is heading.  Imagine a future when you will only be considered a “guardian” of your animal…no more ownership. Any vet at any time can say you...

Which kinds of treats are OK for my dog?

Everyone always asks which kinds of dog treats we suggest.  One thing I will tell you is that most store bought, commercial brand dog treats are nothing but Twinkies and junk food for your dog! They add a lot...