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Breed Labrador RetrieversBoarding Labrador RetrieversBoarding Labrador Retrievers or any other kind of dog is usually seen by owners as the final option when all else fails. If you can, you would probably always take your dog with you on vacation or on a long trip. But sometimes it is just not possible. If you are traveling by air, going on a cruise, or visiting someone who is allergic, you may not be able to travel with your pet....read more >> Training a Labrador Retriever PuppyTraining a Labrador Retriever puppy can begin almost as soon as you bring him home. Like a child, he will learn best through games. Play with your puppy often and get down on the floor with him sometimes if you can. This will create a bond between you that you can build on through training. At around eight weeks your puppy will be able to start to learn to retrieve objects, bring them back to you and let them go at your feet. This is the "fetch" game that he will love all of his life....read more >> Feeding a Labrador RetrieverWhat to feed your dog is probably the most significant decision you can make on his behalf. A good diet is vital to a dog's health and lifespan just as it is for a human. However, they have very different nutritional needs than you and me. A dog needs a diet that is high in protein with some carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. Select nutritionally complete dog food products and you will have no difficulty supplying these needs....read more >> Hip Dysplasia in Labrador RetrieversHip dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers is common enough to be a recognized hazard with this breed. It is not known whether it is genetic or environmental. Currently, most people believe that a puppy is born with it. Breeders usually have their breeding dogs checked by orthopedic veterinarians, but the problem still occurs so some breeders claim that it is caused by a puppy that is too heavy for its legs being over-exercised or under-exercised....read more >> How to Remove Ticks from a Labrador RetrieverIt is certain that you will have to know how to remove ticks from a Labrador Retriever if you own one. Any dog that spends much time outdoors is certain to get some in its lifetime and you cannot keep a big dog like a Lab indoors all summer. You can get tick prevention products including sprays and these can help, but most dogs will still pick up the occasional tick....read more >> Labrador Retriever Care: PawsOne aspect of Labrador Retriever care that needs regular attention is the feet and paws. Like most large dogs your Lab will want to be outdoors a lot of the time and at any opportunity the dog will be into thick brush and bushes where he can pick up thorns, cuts, burrs or small stones in the pad of his paw. So the pads need checking after most long walks. It is important to instill this as a daily routine when the dog is young, otherwise you will have difficulty when any foot problems occur, because the adult dog will not like having his paws inspected if he is not used to it....read more >> Labrador Retriever Care: CoatA Labrador Retriever coat is not generally difficult to care for. A Labrador has short thick hair that is easy to groom by daily brushing or with a hound glove. The oils in the coat keep it naturally free of most dirt, as well as keeping water from reaching the skin. Labrador Retriever shedding is not excessive, although they do lose their undercoat once or twice a year. You will not need to trim the coat either. Show dogs are occasionally trimmed but this is just to tidy them up for the judges....read more >> Labrador Retriever Ear ProblemsIn the Labrador Retriever ear problems are quite common and you should give some attention to your Lab's ears and also his eyes. After a long run or an expedition into the undergrowth, check your dog's face and ears for thorns and scratches. Treat any cuts with a salve to prevent infection. If your dog is pawing at his face then there may be something in his eye or ear. Using a flashlight you may see something in the ear that you can remove, but if you do not see anything or if you cannot easily and safely remove it, you will need to take him to the veterinarian....read more >> Labrador Retriever FleasWhen you own a Labrador Retriever fleas are sure to be a problem in summer. Fleas are to be found everywhere that your dog wants to go, so he cannot avoid bringing some of these unwanted guests home from time to time. One or two fleas will not be a problem. They will not bother your dog too much and you will probably not even be aware of them. But sometimes you will get an infestation in the house and that is when you will need to take major action....read more >> Taking a Labrador Retriever in the CarTaking a Labrador Retriever in the car can be a lot of fun. It is great not to have to leave your pet behind when you take a trip. Most dogs like traveling provided they have the chance to get used to it when they are young. So if you have a puppy, do not be afraid to take it in the car. A young puppy can travel in its crate and you can protect the seat for an older puppy or dog with a blanket....read more >>
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