Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by admin Learn information, tips and techniques on how to teach your lab to respond and learn their name in this free video clip. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by admin Learn information, tips and techniques on how to teach your lab to come to you in this free video clip. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by admin Learn information, tips and techniques on how to teach your lab to sit on command in this free video clip. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by admin Learn information, tips and techniques on how to teach your lab to come to you in this free video clip. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by admin Crate Training Your Lab TRAINING & PROTECTING YOUR LABRADOR RETRIEVER Any health care links and information in this article should NOT to replace a veterinarian visit or advice; please take your Lab to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior, such as aggression, or any symptoms of illness or injury. Once seen as cruel and inhumane, crate training...

Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by admin Location of the Crate Most people try to put the crate in the corner or out of eye sight due to its size or its ability to match the furniture. When crate training, the crate should be placed in the most centralize and highest traffic areas of the home. This will allow you to continue to interact with your Lab and not have it feel isolated or alone. Prepari...

Published on Monday, January 11, 2010 by admin The Summer Heat and Labs With the dog days of summer here it's important to help keep our Labs cool and protected. We have compiled a list of some things every Labrador Retriever owner needs to keep in mind and some helpful ideas to keep your dogs cool. On hot days, shade is of the upmost importance. If your Lab will be outside for even a short period of time, mak...

Published on Monday, January 11, 2010 by admin Labrador Retriever Eye Discharge Like their human owners, dogs and cats sometimes wake up with "sleepers" in their eyes -- a crusty discharge that results from the eye's natural self-cleaning efforts. All pets will occasionally have some discharge, although bulgy-eyed breeds such as pugs, Pekingese, and Persian cats are much more prone to it than others. "If y...

Published on Monday, January 11, 2010 by admin Canine Osteochondritis Dessicans By Shannon K. Steffen About the Disease Osteochondritis dessicans (OCD) is a hereditary disease that occurs early in the development of most large and giant breed dogs. The condition is noted by cracks and flaps in the articular cartilage. The symptoms of OCD can include, but are not limited to: * Girl and her Black LabInf...

Published on Monday, January 11, 2010 by admin Be aware for you and your labrador By Shannon K. Steffen Finding out that your Labrador Retriever or large breed pup has Hip Dysplasia is one of the most devastating diagnoses that any dog owner hears. We are conditioned to think this is one of the worst large breed dog problems and that there is no hope for the pup after such a condition has been confirmed. Un...