When you call your dog does he crash into your legs when he arrives? Does he rush straight past you without a second glance? Does he dodge when you try and grab his collar? Or does he sit neatly in front of you waiting for you to tell him what to do next? I think…
Giardiasis is an unpleasant parasitic infection that can affect humans too. If your dog or puppy has been suffering from bouts of diarrhoea for some time, the Giardia parasite is a possibility that your vet will want to consider. People often worry that the treatment for Giardia in dogs is making the diarrhoea worse, but…
Choosing how to train your Labrador can be quite a big deal. There is so much conflicting information out there. The truth is, Labrador training methods have changed quite dramatically over the last few years and in order to chose the right method, you need to know what works and what doesn’t. Let’s face it,…
We all want our Labradors to stay fit and healthy for their whole lives. To never have an off day, hurt themselves or get ill. But of course, injuries and occasional illness are a part of life, and one day your dog may have an accident, or need an operation. Articles on Labrador Retriever health On…
Training a Labrador puppy is a lot of fun, provided you have some sensible, practical information and advice at hand. And that is what this website is all about. You’ll want to know How to train your puppy What to train your puppy When and where to start training Let’s not waste any time! How…
Tiring out my Labrador is actually a lot of fun, and doesn’t have to take a super long time either. Whether you’re going for a stroll together, playing fetch, swimming or making your own obstacle course, the sky’s the limit! Today I’ll share the things that have most successfully chilled out my busy fur baby!…
Neutering Labradors and other dogs is a topic which comes up regularly, in my email inbox, in the comments section of the website, and on the forum. Most often people ask “when should I have my dog neutered”. I hear the question “Should I have my Labrador neutered” less often, but its an important one. And…
What is clicker training? How does it work, and how do we use it for training dogs? Do clickers work at a distance, and how can we use clickers to control disobedient dogs? In this article I’m going to answer your clicker training questions and concerns. I’ll be looking at how clickers have influenced modern…
In this article Sian Ryan, MSc, takes a look at training your reactive dog. In my earlier article, I discussed how difficult it can be as the owner of a Labrador who doesn’t fit the public perception of the life-and-soul-of-the-party Labrador. We also looked at some of the underlying motivations that your dog may have…
Finding the perfect day care for Labradors can be tricky, but it’s a choice that makes a big difference to their life and yours. It’s a busy world, and as adults most of us have to go out to work. In this article we are going to look at the pros and cons of some…
