The Springador is a medium sized, energetic, mixed breed dog. It’s a cross between a Labrador Retriever and an English Springer Spaniel. The Springador will often have a black or brown coat with some white markings and the ones I have known have all had a friendly, outgoing nature. Contents In the UK Springadors are…
A rash on the groin is a sensitive and uncomfortable matter for our dogs! Dogs can experience the same skin problems on their undercarriage that they suffer anywhere else on their body. Rashes can be brought on by bacterial or fungal infections, parasites, allergies, or atopic dermatitis. Groin rashes can be difficult to treat because…
Unchewable dog beds are the holy grail for some Labrador owners. To be sure, replacing your pup’s bed time and time again, just to have it destroyed on sight is a really frustrating experience. But do unchewable dog beds really exist? I have spent some time reviewing the beds and bedding that claim to be…
A 5 month old puppy is a young dog hovering on the brink of maturity. And yet still in many ways a puppy. Today I’m going to talk about my 5 month old Lab puppy Bonnie. I’ll share some photos and video with you. And you’ll find out what you can expect from a puppy…
How many dogs is too many for you? For most families, four dogs or more are too many to cope with on a daily basis. However, many families are maxed out at one, and some homes can cope with as many as half a dozen dogs at any time. There have always been a lot…
The Labrador Retriever was the most popular pedigree dog breed in USA and other parts of the world for decades. I have raised and trained Labradors for years, and my home would be incomplete without one. Labradors are bred to be steadfast, unflappable and kind. Traditional working Labs are tough, athletic dogs capable of great…
Liz London is a certified dog trainer through the Certifying Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) & the Karen Pryor Academy (Dog Trainer Foundations Certification) These are her top tips on when, where and how to introduce your new puppy to their future companion. So puppy fever has struck again! And you want to know…
If you want to know how to leash train a Labrador, you’re in the right place. In this complete guide to getting a loose leash walk, expert dog trainer Pippa Mattinson will take you though everything you need to know. Looking at what you need to get started, when and where to practice, how to…
Your 6 month old Lab has nearly reached their adult height, but they are still scrawny. All legs and giant feet, often with disproportionately large ears. They are an established part of the family, but with those teenage hormones and the confidence of being settled in the home, they can also be a bit of…
Today we are going to be looking at the journey your puppy made from conception to birth. Taking a fascinating look at dog pregnancy and the secret world of the unborn puppy! You’ll learn about the early signs that a female dog is pregnant, find out how long dogs are pregnant for and discover how…
