If you work from a home office or you are one of the fortunate few who are allowed to bring your dog to work, then you are all too familiar with the “work – dog life” balance concept. On the one hand, you have work that must get done for not only your professional career […]
Acclimating Dogs to Walking in Warm Weather
If you live in the warmer climates, you’re already getting out for long walks with your Labrador Retriever. But if you have a new puppy and this is his or her first warm weather season, you may notice that your dog seems a little distressed either during or after the walk. One such Labrador Brats […]
Protecting Your Dog During Rough Play
Dogs love to play. The problem isn’t with dog play so much as it is with dogs getting hurt during play. Dogs are naturally prone to playing rough and getting hurt from time to time. As humans it’s our responsibility to allow our dogs to play as needed but to help prevent them from any […]
Top 11 Articles on The Lab Brats Dog Blog in 2010
Yes, 2010 has been a great and yet interesting year for me and my beloved Chocolate Labrador Retrievers, Dakota and Cheyenne. To highlight the year, I’ve compiled the top 11 articles on our Labrador Retriever Dog Blog for 2010 – as voted by the wonderful readers. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as […]
Securing a Place for Your Dog
We love our dogs and want them to feel as part of our family. However, we often overlook the need for dogs to have a secure place to call their own. Naturally, dogs are den creatures in which they find their pack, security and hierarchy. But when we welcome them into a human home we […]