Category: Labrador Pup dog

Jessie Undergoes TPLO Surgery 1:30 CST Today

By jonathan on Jun 28, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors

Follow Jessie’s progress on ClubLabrador.com Before I even had time to write the article about how Jessie tore her CCL, and how we picked the surgeon, or how scared we were when it happened, I could go on and on, the journey is starting. A quick recap…. The Players Jessie (female Labrador Retriever), is one [...]

Picky or Not, Good Food Is Best

By admin on May 31, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog

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

No Trauma, No Drama: Spay or Neuter Your Labrador

By admin on May 27, 2011 in Chocolate Labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

Spaying or neutering your Labrador puppy is a good idea, even though you may have come across or heard by word of mouth several myths associated with the act. It’s usually best for Labrador health to spay or neuter your dog when she is still a puppy, when she is more resilient and tend to [...]

Perfect Pet Personalities

By admin on May 17, 2011 in Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Hunting, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Pure bred

Bringing home a new puppy can be one of the most exciting things you can do. Labrador puppies are known for their affection, energy and devotion and have become the most popular canine breed in America. Cute to look at, Labs are fast learners; however, there are some things that you should be aware of before you make the decision to purchase a lab.

Learning Labrador Traits

By admin on May 03, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

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

Labrador Training: Patience and Consistency Rule The Day

By admin on Apr 22, 2011 in Dog obedience training, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

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.

Lovin’ Life With Labradors

By admin on Apr 18, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

Labradors love to play and need physical and mental stimulation, as well as interaction with their human companions, to stay happy and healthy. They also need to have exercise to stay in good shape, and playing, walking or running with your dog can be a fun and effective way to provide them with the exercise they need. Keeping a Lab in a small space, locked up, or ignored is one of the worst things that can happen to this canine breed and can lead to destructive or unhealthy behaviors, so it is vitally important to spend a little bit of time every day playing with your Lab. Play time is an integral part of pet care for every owner.

Perfect Pets and Sometimes Problems

By admin on Mar 21, 2011 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Pure bred, Yellow Labradors

Like every pet, Labradors are prone to specific health problems – most notably hip dysplasia. This disorder causes the hip joint to malform and can range from mild cases to very severe. The worst cases require treatment and often surgery. Many dogs from this breed also suffer from one or two eye disorders, and epilepsy can be a problem for many.

Labradors As Assistance Dogs

By admin on Feb 24, 2011 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training, Uncategorized

Your Labrador was born to work, being a sporting breed that loves the water and loves to run. Given their unique coats that shed water and their tails that move a large amount of water, their swimming abilities have made them a favorite working hunting dog since the 19th century.

Making the Labrador a Part of Your Life

By julie on Feb 04, 2011 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Pure bred, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors

The ownership of a Labrador Retriever can be a wonderful addition to your family. Yet like any other ‘new addition,’ either human or animal, a Lab brings with it a whole host of duties and responsibilities.