Being a first-time Labrador Retriever owner brings with it not only responsibility but often battle scars. This particular dog breed was bred for using its mouth for hunting and retrieving game. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a Lab have the natural instinct to put everything and anything in its mouth; including its owner’s […]
Dog Crate Training: Protecting Your Labrador Retriever
Once seen as cruel and inhumane, crate training is starting to gain popularity. The crate can be a useful tool when training a new puppy or adult dog. If used correctly, the crate cane be a place of sanctuary and security when needed. Not all Labs will respond to the crate in the same way. […]
3 Labrador Retriever Coat Care Tips
Labrador Retrievers are an unusual breed in that while most dogs have specific coloring or markings, Labs come in three distinct varieties—yellow, black and chocolate. Regardless of which one you have, Lab coats have some special considerations, and require a bit more care than dogs with short, low-maintenance coats. Everything you use from the right […]
Toxic Dog Foods: What You Should NOT Feed Your Retriever
As Labrador Retriever owners, we want to share what we have with our beloved dogs, including our food. Unfortunately, not all dog owners are aware that some human foods are highly toxic, if not deadly to our Labs. Therefore, feeling good about ourselves without knowing that we could be killing our dogs. Some of the […]
Why Use Elevated Dog Bowls for Labrador Retrievers?
Veterinarians often recommend that large breed dogs she used elevated feeding bowls to help prevent bloat and other digestive disorders. However, there seems to be conflicting information as to whether or not elevated feeding bowls for dogs actually help with trapped gas or any other G.I. problems associated to either eating too fast or […]