Although Labrador retrievers are a type of dog that sheds and thus don’t need much grooming, there are some things that you will need to do for your dog. In some cases, you can complete these grooming tasks; in others, you may need to take your dog to a professional for grooming. Whether you do it on [...]
Labrador grooming is an important part of keeping your pet maintained and in the best physical condition. Labradors are heavy shedders with different colored breeds shedding at different times of the year. While a lighter colored lab might shed all year round, darker or black labs shed less often but with greater results. Labrador grooming [...]
A Labrador dog, like all breeds, eats dog food, and you want to be sure that you feed her the dog food that maximizes her optimum health. You may want to feed your puppy twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening, but be sure not to overfeed! Labs are happy, fun-loving, energetic dogs with a high metabolism, and some dogs will eat even when they are not hungry. This can make your Labrador sick, so patiently watch how much she eats and consider her behavior to determine exactly how much to feed her
Nobody wants to eat off of a dirty plate, and although dogs generally have a cultural reputation around the world for being “unclean,” that certainly is not true about Labradors! You want to pay attention and be considerate, think about your lab’s health, and use clean dog dishes when you serve your dog her daily entrée of dog food. Using unclean dog dishes for food and water is not only hard to look at, they can actually be dangerous for your pet.
You’ve chosen what may be the most friendly of all dog breeds for a family pet – the Labrador. As puppies, these pooches couldn’t be cuter. They never seem to quite grow into their feet and are full of energy. Taking some time to train your pooch not only makes sense, it can help you keep the newest member of your family safe and healthy. As a new Lab owner, there are two critical personality traits you must be aware of during the time you are training your puppy
Labradors are beautiful dogs with thick coats that, unfortunately, shed. Depending on what kind of Lab you have, you will find that some with healthy coats can shed all year round while others, like black labs, shed twice a year. A dog sheds when they lose their old coat and grow a new one. If you want your dog’s coat to look healthy and to shine, not only is a good diet important, but it is also vital for you to groom her regularly.
Labradors are sweet and gentle animals and not difficult to train. If you approach your Lab with patience and always remain calm with her, you will find that training is rather easy. Training small puppies is possibly the most crucial but trying period, as they may have not yet learned how to appropriately release their energy. This is a test for you, too, a time to learn patience and consistency.
It’s a funny thing, but sometimes just looking into your Labrador’s eyes can tell you just how they are feeling. Many lab owners believe they can see right into their pups soul, but not many realize that carefully checking their dogs eyes on a regular basis can help them ferret out several potentially dangerous problems. [...]
While your Labrador isn’t likely worried about looking ‘hot’ on a first date, as a Labrador owner, you should be aware that they suffer from an ailment that often gives humans fits – acne. Yup, your favorite pup can get zits on their chin and lower jaw area. Instead of being red and inflamed like [...]
Weather changes are appreciated by many people, especially when they head for the warmer times. We, as humans, generally can’t stand to be in cold weather for very long periods of time; we’re just not built for it. However, Labradors are. And while humans love the upcoming heat of spring and summer, Labradors don’t.