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8 Ways Kids Benefit from Having a Dog. Want a smarter, more empathetic, possibly healthier child at ALL ages?
Want a smarter, more empathetic, possibly healthier child at ALL ages? It may come as no surprise that having a family dog can benefit your child’s emotional intelligence, confidence, and empathy. And so much more. Here are seven ways kids who have a... -
The 3 Best Dog GPS Trackers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed!
We independently researched and evaluated all recommended products and services. As you read you will find the right product for YOUR dog and YOUR use! There’s no worse feeling than when your dog goes missing — something celebrities like... -
Why your Lab should stop biting and jumping on–GET THIS!!–DAY #1!!!
You say, “That’s not possible.” And after almost 4 decades of having Labrador pups around almost all the time, I can 100% tell you, IF you correct your puppy on the way home (1-12 hours for most–day # 1)... -
DO NOT BUY A PUPPY OR DOG UNTIL YOU READ THIS!!! (Donna’s full-length memoir/Labrador History)
So you want a puppy? Should you adopt From a breeder? What do you need to know before you start your quest? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Also: You’ve found the perfect “furbaby,” now what? Discover the best... -
Why does my dog bark at men in hats?
Sometimes we are surprised when somebody approaches us or walks in our house with a hat, and our dogs bark at them. This happens quite frequently in our home because my husband doesn’t wear a hat. Ever. So when... -
Why does my Labrador “point” with his paw before chasing something?
No matter whether you have a purebred or a mixed breed dog, many of you have ones that like to chase things small and furry, even if they’re not fast enough to catch them. What we may notice most... -
10 Dark Secrets About Animal Shelters (and how YOU can help!)
While breeding purebred dogs has been the focus of our lives, we also love ALL dogs and animals, and in fact, we (Jonathan and Donna) are very involved with dog legislation in their state, even being involved at the... -
Cold Winter Safety Tips for Your Labrador Love!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! To be a lab that is… Labradors LOVE the snow! They will play, play, play all day long in this fluffy white stuff if you let them! With that thick undercoat–they... -
DOES MY LAB FEEL GUILT WHEN I CORRECT THEM?
I was so surprised the other day when my puppy had made yet another puddle (new to housetraining) and I told her ‘no no’ and wagged her finger at her. Her response was a sit down and hang her... -
Why does my Lab roll in anything STINKY???? (ewwwww!!)
I’ve lived with a lot of dogs in my life, from hounds to labradors and even a terrier. All of them seem to have one thing in common about the enjoyment of rolling in something that smells disgusting. It...