Labradors are one of the world’s most popular, and most talked about, dog breeds. But here at The Labrador Site HQ, we’re sometimes taken aback by the things said about them. So in this article, it’s time for some myth busting! I’ve compiled a list of most commonly-circulated misconceptions about Labs that we’ve heard over…
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…
I have been around working retrievers for most of my life but it wasn’t until I started talking to retriever trainers in the USA that I came across the phrase American Labrador. You hear the term used more widely now, but in the UK it’s still more common for American Labs to be referred to…
Fed up with your dog stealing your shoes, your kid’s toys, food from the table, and anything else they can grab or lay their paws on? You are not alone! And I’m going to show you how to help your dog turn over a new leaf and stop stealing your stuff. And we’ll have a special…
It’s A Labrador Life! Hairy, bouncy, enthusiastic and above all, lovable, Labradors are not always the tidiest of house mates. So we have tips and tricks to help you rub along together! I’ll also be talking about diet and exercise, and some of the basic routine healthcare that your friend will need you to organize….
Labrador Training & Behavior Regular Labrador training sessions aren’t just for puppies. Training is a great way to bond with rescue dog, improve manners and fix behavior problems. It can be difficult to know where to start, so I’ve provided a selection of straightforward training guides. You’ll find tips, techniques and games to help make training…
I first heard the term English lab and American Lab many years ago when I joined retriever training and hunting forums to hang out with other folks that shared my passion for working Labrador Retrievers. I soon discovered that in American hunting circles, the term English Lab was not a compliment. And that English Labradors…
Chocolate Labradors and Black Labradors both belong to the same breed – the Labrador Retriever. Which means they have the same ancestry, and a lot of shared history. But they haven’t always been considered equal. In fact from the inception of the Labrador breed in the early 1800s, all the way through to the 1960s,…
It is not unusual for people to visit a litter of Labrador puppies to choose their pet, and come home with not one puppy but two! Two puppies usually settle in together very happily. After all, leaving home with your brother or sister is a great deal more fun than leaving home all by yourself!…
Has your head been turned by a handsome Schnauzer Lab mix pup? You’re already pretty lucky, as they’re pretty rare designer dogs. Although there are a huge number of crossbreed dog mixes vying for our attention these days, from the ubiquitous Labradoodle to the many Cockapoos waiting impatiently at the gates of my daughter’s Kindergarten…
