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Being Aware When Walking Your Dog
2009-05-01 01:40:00 Just as we always do when we are walking the dog we put him on his leash, grab some carrots and then make sure we take our ipods with us. This is our usual routine. I was watching out our front window tonight and saw a dog out on the main street from ours wandering ... More About: Walking , Aware
Smart Dog Gets Ball From Pool
2009-04-30 09:34:00 You should enjoy this one, sometimes I think they are smarter than most humans I meet. Bookmark It Hide Sites More About: Smart , Pool , Ball
Labrador Retriever Most Popular Dog
2009-04-26 22:31:00 From MCT News Service For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to 2008 American Kennel Club registration statistics. But while more than twice as many Labs were registered last year than any other breed, making it a likely leader for many years to come, the ... More About: Popular
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
2009-04-26 22:27:00 Hip dysphasia is a crippling and painful disease seen most often in larger purebred dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd, St.Bernard's, and Labrador Retrievers. The occurrence in German Shepherds alone is almost 80%. Classified as an arthritic condition, it is usually hereditary and presents itself in one or both hip joints. The cartilage lining of ... More About: Dogs
Getting the Right Pet Insurance
2009-04-26 22:20:00 Finidng pet insurance for your dog is a lot like finding a good life insurance quote. You have to find a package that is comfortable for you and suits your needs. I haven't shopped around for pet insurance but from what I have read you can get your dog insurance for as low as $10 ... More About: Insurance , Pet Insurance
Leaving a Puppy Alone
2009-04-25 13:54:00 Leaving your puppy alone during the day or at night when you go out can be a heat wrenching affair. I always felt bad when we had to leave Cooper alone when we went to work or if we had to go out for dinner at night or to a family event. What you want ... More About: Puppy , Leaving
How Often to Bath Your Labrador Retriever
2009-04-22 13:38:00 This past weekend was our annual spring bath our labrador retriever weekend. We bath our dog about once or maybe twice a year. Bath ing a labrador retriever too often will destroy their natural oils they have in their fur that help protect them. Bathing too often will only lead to drying out their skin which ... More About: Retriever , Labrador
Dog Takes Blanket From Cat Video
2009-04-08 12:44:00 So not a labrador retriever video but….. You can find the darndest things on YouTube. This one gave me a morning smile. Bookmark It Hide Sites More About: Video , Blanket
April 2009 Photo Contest
2009-04-04 16:59:00 March's winner, Carabella, has chosen the theme of: "Tongues" for April 's contest. She sent me a cute photo of her dog sticking out its tongue as an example: So, let's see your dog(s) being sassy to you, licking their chops, giving kisses — all those great things dogs do with their tongues (keep it ... More About: Contest , Photo , Photo Contest
How To Handle Dog Hair
2009-04-04 16:57:00 Do you get as overwhelmed with dog hair as we do in our house? It seems our chocolate labrador retriever Cooper is in a state of constant shedding. He loses so much hair that I was afraid I was going to have to get him some type of hair loss solution but it hasn't come ... More About: Hair , Handle
How To Handle Dog Hair
2009-04-04 16:57:00 Do you get as overwhelmed with dog hair as we do in our house? It seems our chocolate labrador retriever Cooper is in a state of constant shedding. He loses so much hair that I was afraid I was going to have to get him some type of hair loss solution but it hasn't come ... More About: Hair , Handle
Winner of March 2009 Photo Contest
2009-04-02 04:01:00 The winner of the "Butt Tucking / Running" theme for March is Carabella!! Steph's picture of Cara celebrating her recovery from her toe amputation surgery was the winner hands down!! Steph has asked me to donate her winning collar from www.3dirtydawgz.com to Joe Maringo's rescue thank you, Steph. Coming in second place is KarinB! Karin ... More About: Contest , Photo , Winner , Photo Contest
Walking the Dog is Your Time Too
2009-04-02 03:59:00 I noticed something the other day while reading through the labrador retriever forums. There are many posts about how to properly walk a dog, how to keep your dog obedient and what proper leashes and collars to use. There is never any advince on how to keep you the dog walker comfortable and properly equiped ... More About: Time , Walking
Chocolate Labrador Retriever Photos
2009-03-30 03:11:00 If there is something that we have at the labrador retriever forums is pictures of labrador retrievers. Here are a few that caught my eye in the pictures forums recently. Enjoy! Bookmark It Hide Sites More About: Photos , Chocolate , Retriever , Labrador
Bed Hogging Labrador Retriever
2009-03-30 03:06:00 I am not sure what my other half and I are going to do. We are losing a battle of bed space with a 90 lb chocolate labrador retriever. We were actually looking at sleep number bed online over the weekend just to see what upgrading to a larger bed would be. I don't think ... More About: Retriever , Labrador
Chocolate and Dogs
2009-03-19 02:36:00 Chocolate. Who can resist it? Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine's Day, you're ... More About: Dogs , Chocolate
A Blast at the Beach
2009-03-19 02:30:00 These pictures were posted at the chat forum and I had to show them off here. Is there anything more fun than a labrador retriever puppy enjoying the beach? See the entire thread: Finn and Mason had a blast at the beach today! Bookmark It Hide Sites More About: Beach , Blast
December 2008 Photo Contest
2008-12-03 05:22:00 Jen (thndrkttn) has chosen the theme of "Show me the Treats!" for December 's contest. Here's what she has to say: Quote: Originally Posted by thndrkttn …People would post pics of their dogs waiting for a treat. Some posters on the board have posted hilarious pics of their labs waiting for a treat or watching their owners eat ... More About: Contest , Photo , Photo Contest , 2008
Natural Dog Products
2008-06-08 07:07:00 What is the most important thing that you want to keep in mind when shopping items for your pets? Of course it is the safety and well being of your pet. This means that when you are buying pet products you want to be sure that they are wholesome and contain nothing but all natural ... More About: Products , Natural
Winner of May Photo Contest
2008-06-01 21:38:00 The winner for the May Labrador Retriever Photo Contest was the very first entry in the contest by FG167. She displayed a perfect picture of the theme of Human / Animal Bond. Congratulations to Falon and her rescued Pitty, Kya. Falon has chosen a theme for the June contest, and also picked out a collar from our ... More About: Winner , Photo Contest
Which Breed Is Right For You?
2008-05-30 12:13:00 While there are many things to consider when you have decided to bring home a new dog, the first thing you have to pick is which breed is right for you. With that in mind, here are a few things to think about when selecting which breed is best for you and your home. Size The size ... More About: Breed
Cocoa Mulch Harmful to Pets
2008-05-26 07:53:00 I thought that a series of summer pet safety blog posts would be beneficial to all us and our labrador retrievers. As summer is around the corner we are all getting our yards cleaned up and our gardens ready. It is very important if you own a dog not to use Cocoa Mulch in your gardens. ... More About: Pets
Leash Training Tips
2008-05-21 11:28:00 Dog leash training can be an enjoyable time for you and your dog. Here you will learn some tips on how to go about training your dog on a leash. A dog isn't naturally born with instincts to walk from a leash, so proper dog leash training is called for. Patience is of virtue when training ... More About: Tips , Training
Dog Barking Training Methods
2008-05-21 11:27:00 Dog barking trainer methods will let you train your dog to stop excessive barking. All barking isn't bad, it's that uncontrolled excessive barking that just goes on and on. This noise doesn't bother your dog. It bothers everyone around your dog. Excessive barking is on of the most frequent problems mentioned by dog owners. You know ... More About: Training , Methods
Summer Hazards and Dogs
2008-05-18 13:35:00 With summer right around the corner and the warm weather already here it's important to remind ourselves of the dangers and hazards that our dogs and pets face. The Tempting Grill and other Barbeque Hazards For those who use charcoal grills, be careful which products you choose. Quick-starting charcoal (like Matchlight) is saturated with lighter fluid which ... More About: Dogs , Summer
Manners In The Dog Park
2008-05-13 10:47:00 On an increasing basis, large cities are incorporating dog parks into their recreational design. A dog park can be a wonderful place to bring your furry four-legged friend for some relaxation time together. However, a dog that has no manners can ruin the fun for everyone at the dog park. There are a few things ... More About: Park , Manners
Corn Gluten Weed Killer
2008-05-11 21:35:00 By mid summer our lawn is infested with crab grass which is a pain because it grows so much and so fast I am forever cutting my grass. I will admit I used a couple of low does of a chemical to help keep it under control but that meant keeping the dog off the ... More About: Corn , Killer , Weed
How to Housebreak a Dog
2008-05-08 11:05:00 The first question every new pet owner asks is, "How can I housebreak my dog?" Getting your dog trained to go to the bathroom outside instead of in your home can be one of the most frustrating things to teach him. If you stay calm and collected, however, you will be able to train him ...
Removing Stains and Odors
2008-05-08 11:02:00 You will surely love to have your Labrador Retriever in the house, napping in your comfortable living room couch or enjoying with you your favorite television show. But remember that, part of your pet's freedom to explore the house is the possibility of discovering urine stains in the carpet, couch, bed, furniture or any other ...
Cooper and the Duck
More articles from this author:2008-05-05 07:37:00 This is a bit of an older picture but I thought I would share it. Cooper loves his duck but the duck didn't last too long. This labrador retriever loves his chewing and tore through it to get the squeaker out in no time flat. So much stuffing, it was quite a scene. If you ... More About: Duck 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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