Uncategorized Archives - The Labrador Site https://www.thelabradorsite.com/category/uncategorized/ All about Labrador Retrievers Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:40:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 6 Effective Ways To Teach A Dog NOT To Jump On People https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-teach-a-dog-not-to-jump-on-people/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-teach-a-dog-not-to-jump-on-people/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:06:52 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=42659 I have written a big guide to training a dog not to jump up. It has plenty of detailed explanation, some videos and step by step instructions for my preferred method. You can check it out when you have twenty minutes to spare. This page is a bit different. What we are going to do...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-teach-a-dog-not-to-jump-on-people/feed/ 0 Is It Something I Did? Human Factors in Dog Aggression https://www.thelabradorsite.com/is-it-something-i-did-human-factors-in-dog-aggression/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/is-it-something-i-did-human-factors-in-dog-aggression/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:13:55 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=42182 In this article I want to share with you some interesting headlines from a recent research paper about aggressive behavior in dogs. Aggressive behavior isn’t something that’s pleasant to think about, and hopefully it’s something you’ll never encounter. But we all share the potential to become better dog owners by understanding why dogs sometimes resort...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/is-it-something-i-did-human-factors-in-dog-aggression/feed/ 0 My Dog Ate Something They Shouldn’t – What Now? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/my-dog-ate-this/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/my-dog-ate-this/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:23:30 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=40093 Dogs, especially young dogs, sometimes swallow stupid things. In some cases, taking the right action immediately can save your dog’s life.  Sometimes it’s difficult to know what is an emergency and what is a ‘watch and wait’ situation. It’s better to phone your veterinary professional for advice and risk looking a bit silly, than to...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/my-dog-ate-this/feed/ 0 Running With Your Labrador https://www.thelabradorsite.com/running-with-your-labrador/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/running-with-your-labrador/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:50:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=1586 I was once accused of being cruel for running with my Labrador. That’s right, the claim was totally sincere. My companion announced that running deprives dogs of sniffing opportunities, and chances for a casual doggy chat with other curious canines. And was therefore deeply, fundamentally unkind. Honestly, I couldn’t have disagreed more. A tricky situation...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/running-with-your-labrador/feed/ 22 Can Dogs Eat Oranges: Are Oranges Good For Dogs? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-oranges/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-oranges/#comments Thu, 06 May 2021 08:20:43 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=17005 Can dogs eat oranges? The Labrador Site team takes a look at how to safely share oranges with your dog. Oranges are not toxic to dogs. You can safely give small amounts to your pup. But, they are not very good for your dog. They are high in sugar, and the seeds and peel are...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/can-dogs-eat-oranges/feed/ 5 Dog Poop Disposal – The Best Way To Pick Up And Dispose Of Dog Poop https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-poop-disposal/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-poop-disposal/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:45:25 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=20103 Dog poop disposal methods include flushing, trashing, and composting the waste. Most places have dog poop disposal laws and penalties for improper disposal. But, these laws vary depending on where you are. Proper disposal is important, as humans and even other dogs can pick up parasites and diseases from dog poop. So, every owner should...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/switching-dog-food/feed/ 1 Coronavirus In Dogs – Can Dogs Catch COVID-19 Or Give It To People? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/coronavirus-in-dogs/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/coronavirus-in-dogs/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:15:36 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28022 Coronavirus in dogs usually takes the form of a mild bout of gastroenteritis. However, at the time of writing, a global outbreak of respiratory coronavirus in people is also causing a great deal of fear and worry. These two types of coronavirus are different and separate. This article is all about: the distinction between coronavirus...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/coronavirus-in-dogs/feed/ 0 Best Leather Dog Collars – Reviews, Choosing Tips and Buying Guide https://www.thelabradorsite.com/leather-dog-collars/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/leather-dog-collars/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:15:16 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=18243 If there is one item you can guarantee your dog will use every day, its his leather dog collar. Every dog in the USA and UK is required to wear a collar and tag when out and about. And leather is the best option for a strong, durable collar that looks smart, lasts well, and...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/leather-dog-collars/feed/ 5 Best Dog Crate Covers – Reviews And Top Choices https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-crate-covers/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-crate-covers/#comments Sat, 03 Aug 2019 09:40:27 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=18532 Welcome to our comprehensive review on Dog Crate Covers! We’ll look at the reasons why you might want to use a dog crate cover and help you pick the best of the bunch. We’ll even give you top tips for making your own DIY dog crate cover! A good dog crate cover should be sturdy,...

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