Meg Austwick, Author at The Labrador Site All about Labrador Retrievers Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:08:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 12 Week Old Puppy Schedules, Tips and Care https://www.thelabradorsite.com/12-week-old-puppy/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/12-week-old-puppy/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 17:16:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28068 A 12 week old puppy has usually got their paws firmly under the table, and your puppy has been a part of your family for up to four weeks now. With familiarity come some new and surprising problems for first time puppy parents. This is the age when biting ramps up, and potty training can...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/silver-lab-names/feed/ 3 Black Lab Border Collie Mix https://www.thelabradorsite.com/black-lab-border-collie-mix/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/black-lab-border-collie-mix/#comments Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:20 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=29635 The black Lab Border Collie mix will be energetic, intelligent and friendly. It often has a black coat with some white markings. But, there’s a chance puppies could be all black, or even brown and white. You won’t know until the puppies arrive! So, if your heart is set on an all black Borador puppy,...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/black-lab-border-collie-mix/feed/ 6 Can Dogs Eat Graham Crackers? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-graham-crackers/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-graham-crackers/#respond Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=29241 Can dogs eat graham crackers? Graham crackers are safe for dogs as a small occasional treat. But, they are high in sugar and salt, so can cause health issues if they become a regular snack. Graham crackers should not form a large part of your dog’s diet, as they offer no nutrition that isn’t already...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-graham-crackers/feed/ 0 What Class of Dog is a Labrador Retriever? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/what-class-of-dog-is-a-labrador-retriever/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/what-class-of-dog-is-a-labrador-retriever/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:02 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=29037 What class of dog is a Labrador Retriever? Labrador Retrievers belong to the sporting group of dogs, also known as gundogs in the UK. Breeds in this group share an original purpose as hunting companions. Both English and American strains of Labrador belong to the class of sporting dogs. Although many modern Labs are kept...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/puppy-vs-dog/feed/ 1 Can Dogs Eat Bread Or Is This Staple Food Dangerous? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-bread/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-bread/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:11:25 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28562 Can dogs eat bread? Wheat bread and plain white bread is safe for dogs to eat in moderation. But, some dogs are allergic to the ingredients in bread. So, be cautious when first giving your dog this human food. Too much bread as a treat can contribute to health problems like obesity in dogs. And...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-bread/feed/ 0 Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys? A Guide To Your Dog’s Favorite Toys! https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-like-squeaky-toys/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-like-squeaky-toys/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:45 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28169 Why do dogs like squeaky toys? One theory suggests that dogs like squeaky toys because they mimic the sound of ‘prey’ in the wild. But, others suggest their popularity lies in providing an instant sound reward. Squeaky toys are also a good way for dogs to get human attention – whether positive or negative! Let’s...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/switching-dog-food/feed/ 1 Choosing The Best Dog Water Bottle To Quench Your Pet’s Thirst https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-water-bottle/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-water-bottle/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:07:53 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=21571 Welcome to our guide on choosing the best dog water bottle for your pet. Water is one of the most important things to provide our pets with, whether we’re taking them outside for exercise or spending time in the house. Water bottles are the best way to transport water for our pets, but normal water...

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