Many people start their families by getting a dog before adding a baby to the mix. This often means that the dog becomes used to being the “baby” itself. Even if you have older children when you get the dog, a baby is a whole new ballgame for your dog. Therefore, it is important to [...]
Those Labrador puppies that you see in the pet store look so cute and you probably feel badly that they are cooped up in those tiny cages with no place to go. In addition, it is so much more convenient to just drop into the local pet store and pick out a puppy. However, once [...]
Dog ownership is a full-time job. It is actually quite similar to having kids of your own because you can’t just leave them to do whatever you want, especially if you are going to be gone for a long period of time. However, this doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time and [...]
You have probably heard that Labrador retrievers are one of the easiest dog breeds to train. However, you need to know what you are doing to be successful. This includes understanding what the best methods for training Labrador retrievers are and which tricks and skills are the best to teach will help ensure your success. As [...]
All dogs bark. When you are a dog owner, it is a fact of life. However, there is such a thing as excessive barking. Even when it isn’t excessive, the barking of Labrador retriever dogs can be irritating to the owners, as well as to those who live nearby. There are some things you can [...]
You probably already know that Labrador retrievers are high maintenance, mainly due to the excessive amount of energy and great need for exercise. In addition to their need for exercise, Labrador retriever dogs are also more prone to separation anxiety, which means they can become destructive when they are left alone, especially if you choose [...]
Some people are perfectly happy with only having one dog in their lives; however, there are others who always need at least two dogs to be happy. For most people, getting one dog at a time works the best, which means they will need to deal with introducing the new dog and the older dog [...]
Just like a baby, young Labrador retriever puppies can go through periods of separation anxiety. Dogs are pack animals that rely upon the rest of their pack for their survival. When you take a Labrador or any dog into your home, you become the dog’s pack. When you leave the dog home for the day [...]
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 [...]
When you decide that a Labrador retriever is the best dog for you and your family, you need to prepare yourself for bringing your new pet home. This means you need to do your research on the breed so you know what to expect. One of the most important parts of dog ownership is [...]