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How to teach a Labrador Retriever tricks

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How to teach a Labrador Retriever tricks


By julie on Jun 20, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Dog obedience training, Featured, Labrador Dog Training, Labrador General, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Labrador Sports, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors, labrador retrievers, labrador training

Your Labrador retriever is smart and wants to learn tricks, if for no other reason than to please you. Happy, well-adjusted dogs are the ones who are allowed playtime, romping, running, games and learning to keep their minds and bodies agile. A bored dog will exhibit signs by digging, chewing, wandering off or barking incessantly. It will help everyone in your family, especially your Lab, if you take the time to train them, discipline them and love them in equal measures.

How to determine the personality of a Labrador puppy
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How to determine the personality of a Labrador puppy

By julie on May 19, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Yellow Labradors, labrador retrievers, labrador training

So you want an adorable, cuddly, bouncy, drooling Labrador puppy. Are you sure it has the right temperament for you and your family, and do you know how to tell one delightful little puppy’s personality from another? As a rule, Labradors are less whiney and insecure than other breeds, and not prone to territoriality or possessiveness. They do grow to be quite large however, and will chew (on just about anything) as puppies. They are evenly tempered and great with kids, and will run like crazy when you give them room. If you need a slobbery tennis ball retrieved, this is the breed for you.

How To Groom A Labrador Retriever
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How To Groom A Labrador Retriever

By julie on May 06, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Grey labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers

Labradors may be the most popular large dog breeds. Easy to care for, friendly and intelligent, Labradors offer years of companionship to their owners. One thing sometimes holds people back from selecting a Labrador as a family pet: Grooming. Luckily, grooming a Labrador can be easy, if you just know how.

What Labrador Retrievers Need
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What Labrador Retrievers Need

By julie on Apr 30, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador Dog Training, Labrador General, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Sports, Yellow Labradors

There is some debate about one of the most popular dog breeds, the Labrador Retriever needs in regard to achieving “proper” behavior. Even though the Labrador is general is a loving and easy going animal, they still need to learn what is appropriate behavior, and what is not.

What kind of Labrador Retriever should you get?
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What kind of Labrador Retriever should you get?

By MGarcia on Feb 11, 2010 in Featured, labrador retrievers

The Labrador retriever is the single most popular dog in the United States and much of the rest of the world. The popularity of the book “Marley and Me” (which featured a mischievous yellow Labrador) raised the breed’s profile, as did President Bill Clinton’s chocolate Labrador, Buddy, during the ’90s. It’s no wonder; these good-natured dogs are great with kids, make happy outdoor companions and in general make great additions to an active family.

Guide to owning a Chocolate Labrador Retriever
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Guide to owning a Chocolate Labrador Retriever

By MGarcia on Jan 23, 2010 in Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador Retriever Forum

The Labrador retriever is the most popular dog breed in many countries. They are, after all, typically friendly, well balanced, and athletic by nature. This makes them a great match for most families and owners. Still, owning a Labrador retriever requires some decision-making, effort, and maintenance on your part. Chocolate labs, the rarest of the [...]

What Should I Feed my Labrador Retreiver?
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What Should I Feed my Labrador Retreiver?

By MGarcia on Dec 17, 2009 in Featured, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Yellow Labradors

Because Labradors have a specific chemical makeup, what you feed your dog can increase the lifespan and the quality of life of your beloved pet. When choosing a food, the amount of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are very important. It is also a good idea to look for dog foods with salmon oil, flax oil and canola oil, all which are great sources of omega 3. These essential fats will optimize the nutritional value of any food, and contribute to healthy skin and a healthy coat. If you are feeding your lab a well balanced dog food, it should cover all their nutritional needs, and extra vitamins and supplements should only be needed in specific situations.

What is the difference between purchasing a Labrador from a respectable breeder, and rescuing a Labrador Retriever?
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What is the difference between purchasing a Labrador from a respectable breeder, and rescuing a Labrador Retriever?

By MGarcia on Nov 09, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Yellow Labradors

Labradors are wonderful dogs for just about anyone. They make excellent companions and family dogs. They aim to please and are highly intelligent. They are so smart that they need to be trained to complete tasks or tricks to fill their time so that they do not try to find other, more destructive ways, to fill their days. Many people debate over whether to get a Labrador from a respectable breeder to rescuing one of these gorgeous dogs from a rescue. There are solid arguments on both sides of this particular issue, though ultimately, you must weigh the facts and what is important to you and use that information to decide for yourself what is best for you and your family.

What characteristics were Labradors bred for?
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What characteristics were Labradors bred for?

By MGarcia on Nov 09, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum

Labradors were originally bred to be hunting dogs. They were trained to accompany hunters of all different types and retrieve game that they had shot. Currently, only some Labradors are used as hunting dogs. Many Labradors are enjoying their lives as family dogs and only hunt tennis balls during a game of fetch. Due to their good nature and intelligence, these dogs are incredibly versatile and make outstanding pets to anyone that can keep up with their constant energy.

Is it safe to have a Labrador around small children?
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Is it safe to have a Labrador around small children?

By admin on Nov 09, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador Dog Training, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Labrador Sports, Yellow Labradors

Many people have a moral and emotional struggle when they have a Labrador and find that they are expecting to have a baby. This moral and emotional struggle generally arises from wondering if it is safe to have a Labrador around small children. There are many different views on this topic, though it is important to consider the facts, your lifestyle, and the temperament of your Labrador before deciding whether or not your dog and child will be good playmates.

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