Years ago we went to the Humane Society to get two kittens and came back with a 4yr Lab and two kittens. We did take the Lab (Ginger) over to...
We have had three Labs, two that we got as pups. We had a couple of advantages, one we both work from home, so we are here most of the time, and...
I get a kick out of this, but I don't really understand it. We have a dog door into the fenced back yard so our dogs can go out any time they...
Front fastening harness will reduce pulling, maybe almost eliminate it. Training is better, but a front fastening harness will help. A rear...
When we had our first Lab, Ginger, we had a 90 Subaru Legacy. The upholstery had a decided nap, unlike our 95 or 05 Outbacks. Ginger's hair...
Cooper and Tilly are usually more interested in balls than other dogs. If I want them to interact with other dogs, I keep the ball hidden....
You can buy doggie diapers if she bleeds enough to be a concern with carpets and such. Cooper bled very little and we did not use them, but we...
I keep reading (here) that some field bred dogs don't have a double coat, but honestly I've never seen a Lab that didn't have a double coat....
I would keep your pup away from MILs dog at least in the short run. At the same time Boomer needs to meed friendly dogs so he knows that most are...
I have read that Goldens are a little more eager to please and Labs a little more stubborn. Goldens excel in obedience trials. Some SAR trainers...
I think they tend to have temperaments similar to their parents, but there are no guarantees. Tilly came from a long line of field dogs, and her...
Our experience was that the best way to get the dogs to accept them, was to put them on and immediately go for a walk. That way they didn't have...
There are imitation antlers from Nylabone and others, that have some ground antler in them. They are cheaper and safer than the real thing.
I didn't say it in my first post, but I think Labs are easier than most other big dogs for a first time owner. As long as you want a fairly big...
Tilly walks down our downstairs hallway and leans against it, rubbing her sides. We painted the hallway brown, but it is not a good enough...
After a Rough Collie, and a Malamute, we are on our 2nd and 3rd Labs. I think Labs are one of the easier dogs to train and live with. As long...
Some of the doggy daycares in the Portland area will go beyond the 6 month rule. In some cases they decided based on behavior. We have two...
Is he OK with dogs he knows and has played with in the past? Do you see any common behavior or appearance in the dogs he does not like? Our...
We don't use paw protection either and have not had a problem. We did try Ruffwear boots just to be sure they would work if we needed them. We...
Some dogs seem to keep their teeth clean regardless of what they are fed. Perhaps it is the serious chewers, but we have never brushed the teeth...
