Bringing Your Puppy Home Labrador retriever puppies are absolutely irresistible. Every time I see a Lab puppy they steal my heart. Many people act on impulse when seeing such a cute puppy and don’t realize the tremendous amount of work which is involved in training such a ball of energy. The average amount of time for a Labrador puppy to…
There is nothing that your Labrador likes better than a road trip with his humans. They are ready to go at a moments command. Taking your Lab with you is like taking a piece of home with you on the road. A well behaved Lab is not only company away from home but a great deal of protection. There are…
Exercise & Play Your Labrador puppy needs a great deal of exercise. The best way to contain the destructiveness in a Labrador puppy is to keep them active. If a Labrador’s needs for activity and exercise are not met they will become chewers, diggers, and wanderers if they are not contained. It is very important to spend a lot of…
History: Labrador Retrievers were bred in Newfoundland in the 1800’s to be retrieving gun dogs. They were bred to retrieve birds like pheasants. The breed was developed from the combination of a St John’s Water Dog and a smaller water dog. They are in the sporting class of dogs. Appearance: There are two types of Labrador Retrievers. The British Labrador…
Training & Commands Lab puppies crave human affection and thrive on attention. This personality trait coupled with their high intelligence lend well to easy training. Labradors grow to be very strong physically and equally head strong dogs. It is very important to be firm from the beginning. Labradors are stomach driven. A small treat and a kind word is all…
09.08.10: Memorial for Mr. Shaq On October 20, 2009 at 10:30am Mr. Shaq, my best friend over the last 16 years, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge while I held him in my arms. He joins my beloved Shasta, Zoe and Nanda waiting for me to join them. Mr. Shaq worked tirelessly for Heart of Texas Labrador Rescue so that other…