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If you want to know how to leash train a Labrador, you’re in the right place. In this complete guide to getting a loosh leash walk, expert dog trainer Pippa Mattinson will take you though everything you need to know. Looking at what you need to get started, when and where to practice, how to …

Your 6 month old Lab has nearly reached their adult height, but they are still scrawny. All legs and giant feet, often with disproportionately large ears. They are an established part of the family, but with those teenage hormones and the confidence of being settled in the home, they can also be a bit of …

The champagne Lab is a yellow Labrador Retriever with two copies of the color dilution gene. When a dog has a copy of the dilute gene from each parent then their coat will have a reduced tone, giving it a pale hue that makes it look far closer to champagne than the usual Labrador golden …

As a dog owner it’s natural to be concerned about all aspects of their health, and this includes the difference between healthy dog paws vs unhealthy. Dogs’ feet have nothing between them and the ground to protect them, so they are vulnerable to damage. And when a dog’s paws are injured or diseased, it’s nearly …

Labs do not need haircuts. There are a few situations where you might need to clip a few furs because something is stuck onto them, or have a patch shaved before surgery or when injured, but no Labrador needs a full haircut like a longer coated breed might. In fact, Labrador haircuts can be damaging …

Dog pregnancy is the period from the female dog’s ovums becoming fertilised until the day the litter of puppies arrives blind and helpless into the world. Dog pregnancy is widely believed to be 9 weeks long, but actually it lasts 63 days from ovulation, which typically means about a 61.5 day gestation for the average …

It’s not unusual to see a fat Labrador. Our perspectives on healthy weights for dogs have been a little skewed in recent years as more pets hit the obesity marker on the scale. And Labradors are very prone to weight gain for genetic and hunger reasons! Canine obesity comes with a raft of accompanying health problems. …

Smoking is a technique used to give a unique flavor to bones. It isn’t just reserved for doggy treats either. Many people will smoke their own food for barbecues and cookouts. When cooking for ourselves, the smoking process will also cook the meat attached to bones, giving everything that we eat a wonderful smokey flavor. …

There are many different harnesses on the market today, and choosing one for your Labrador can be quite bewildering. Luckily for you folks, I have, over the years, tried out many different brands of harness. And I have also seen my clients using all kinds of harnesses. My top three are the Freedom harness, Balance …

Labrador allergies crop up a lot, with runny noses, sore eyes and dermatological problems the most frequent signs. The most common allergies in Labrador Retrievers are environmental. House dust, pollen, food ingredients, bacteria, inhalents or insect bites can provoke an allergic reaction. And Labs are extremely prone to allergies because their immune systems produce high …

Life with a naughty Labrador can be stressful.  In this article we are going to look at what causes a dog to misbehave, and give you top tips and training tricks to get their behavior back on track. Is your Labrador naughty? Does he jump all over your visitors? Does he ignore you when you …

The Lab mix has one Labrador Retriever parent, and another parent from any other breed of dog. They count designer hybrids, accidental matings and muddled up mutts within their numbers. But they all have a wonderful splash of Labrador in their characteristics somewhere. Contents What is my Lab mixed with? Most popular Lab mixed breeds …

If one were to roughly compare the extent to which Border Collies have had their intelligence improved, it equates to a dog with the intelligence of a three-year-old child, or about 40% more intelligent than an average dog—which is to say that an average Border Collie can be considered a genius of the dog world; this means they would equate to a human with an IQ of 140 or higher on average.” But to be clear, when a dog is too smart–they can outsmart YOU and training can be a challenge! Border Collies are one of the hardest to train. …

The Dudley Lab is a Labrador Retriever whose nose, eye rims and feet lack any pigment. These areas will look pink in color from the day they are born, right up until old age. In general black and yellow Labradors will have black noses, and chocolate Labradors will have brown noses. But this is not …

The red fox Lab is a dark red shade of yellow Labrador Retriever. These intelligent, affectionate, loyal dogs were bred as hunting companions originally. They make popular pets too, despite still falling into the sporting dog category. Mostly from American Lab lines, they have high prey drive, bags of energy and respond well to positive …

Cool dog names can come from so many different places, it can be hard to pin one down. Especially if more than one person is involved in the decision! The coolest puppies have a name that’s a little off the wall. Cool names catch your attention quickly, make you think or give a nod to …

Distemper in dogs strikes their respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. There is no medicine that treats the disease itself, and shots are the key to preventing it. Puppies under four months of age and unvaccinated adult dogs are at greatest risk of canine distemper. The length of infection, as well as a dog’s survival rate, …

Everything we know about canine sleep suggests that dogs dream. Just like us, our poochy pals go through cycles of dreamless sleep and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep where our dreams take place. Dogs probably use dreams of their daily activities to process and consolidate new memories. It’s likely that see you in their dreams, …

The best dog ear cleaner focuses on resolving or preventing a specific health problem. Dogs with floppy ears are very prone to ear infections, as the droop to their ears creates a warm, damp breeding ground for bacteria. Other dogs with small or hairy ear canals can find themselves repeatedly having a waxy build up. …

Your blind dog might have very limited vision or none whatsoever. Dogs can lose their sight slowly later in life due to cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers or progressive retinal atrophy. But some canines are born without vision or lose it suddenly as a result of injury or suddenly acquired retinal degeneration. How you adapt your …

Your dog water dispenser is an ideal way to give your active pooch a constant supply of fresh, clean water. The best dog water dispenser models are easy to refill, don’t leak and can even be popped into the dishwasher for a thorough clean. They hold a lot of water so don’t need your constant …

Pancreatitis in dogs is a common condition, often triggered by fatty foods. Canine pancreatitis symptoms mimic a stomach bug, but in reality they are much more serious. The word pancreatitis literally means inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a small digestive organ lying alongside duodenum, the piece of gut that exits the stomach. Its …

A black Lab Australian Shepherd mix is a hybrid designer dog. Your puppy will have one purebred Australian Shepherd parent and one pedigree Labrador Retriever parent. The Aussie can be any shade or pattern, but the Labrador parent will be entirely black. Many breeders pair these two dogs in the hopes of getting a black …

Enalapril for dogs, also known as Enacard and Vastotec, is a medication commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat canine congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. It is a powerful angiotensin-converting enzyme, known as an ACE-inhibitor. High blood pressure is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels, Enalapril for dogs resolves this by stopping their …

My Dog Ate A Battery! Help!  What Should I Do?  Batteries contain substances that are toxic to dogs. Battery ingestion can lead to damage to your dog’s mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines. In severe cases, this damage can be fatal. If you suspect your dog has eaten a battery, contact your veterinarian immediately. Once you’ve …

Dog snoring is very common and has a number of potential causes. Infections, airway obstructions, medication and obesity all increase the likely of your dog’s snore. Canine snoring isn’t dangerous in itself, but it can be a sign of a health issue brewing. And a warning that there might be some lifestyle changes that your …

Well, if I had a dollar for each time I heard, “Blacks are the ONLY true Labrador” among the most elite breeders, ringside….(blah blah…) I can say I had to research, scientifically, and experientially (amongst our founding breeders in the US) if this was at all true! Almost 36 years ago I began to research breeding Labs and bought the books I felt would help teach me the secrets of the old breeders that originally developed the varieties we see in the AKC. So many times I go to the “old books” and WALLAH, the old wise breeder SPEAKS! Oh …

How much water your dog drinks each day will vary hugely depending upon their activity level, breed and themselves as an individual. A healthy yet sedentary pup that spends a lot of time relaxing might only half empty their water bowl by evening. An active dog in a hot climate might well drink two large …

Dog saliva might look gross, especially when it hangs from your pup’s mouth whilst you try to enjoy your lunch, but this clear and gloppy liquid actually has some pretty cool properties. It is also however attributed with some fascinating powers that it doesn’t really contain at all. So which are true, and which are …

Hip dysplasia in Labradors is one of the most serious inherited diseases that the breed commonly suffer from. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your Labrador puppy from developing hip dysplasia. The most important step is to buy your puppy from parents that both have good hip scores. Once you bring your puppy …