Labrador exercise is a vital part of their daily care. Dog walks and visits to the park are beneficial, but there are lots of ways to keep your dog fit. Fetch, agility, tracking, hunting, swimming and even obedience training will burn calories, raise their metabolic rate, encourage cardiovascular health and maintain high energy output levels….
How much exercise I give my puppies each day depends on a few factors. These include how much training I’ve done that day, whether they have tired themselves out playing, and of course their developmental stage. But there are some good rules of thumb you as a new puppy parent can use, and I’ll share…
Kate O’Brien answers your important question: How much exercise does my Labrador need? Labrador Retrievers are active dogs. They are classified by the AKC and UK Kennel Club in the ‘Sporting Dog’ category. The breed standard says the following about their fitness levels: “a dog possessing…the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game…
Providing the right diet and exercise for your Labrador will help keep him fit and healthy But it isn’t always easy to know whether you are doing the right thing. In this section we show you how to feed your puppy or adult dog, how to make sure he is the right weight and how…
I have been around working retrievers for most of my life but it wasn’t until I started talking to retriever trainers in the USA that I came across the phrase American Labrador. You hear the term used more widely now, but in the UK it’s still more common for American Labs to be referred to…
Fed up with your dog stealing your shoes, your kid’s toys, food from the table, and anything else they can grab or lay their paws on? You are not alone! And I’m going to show you how to help your dog turn over a new leaf and stop stealing your stuff. We’ll also look at…
It’s A Labrador Life! Hairy, bouncy, enthusiastic and above all, lovable, Labradors are not always the tidiest of house mates. So we have tips and tricks to help you rub along together! I’ll also be talking about diet and exercise, and some of the basic routine healthcare that your friend will need you to organize….
Labrador Training & Behavior Regular Labrador training sessions aren’t just for puppies. Training is a great way to bond with rescue dog, improve manners and fix behavior problems. It can be difficult to know where to start, so I’ve provided a selection of straightforward training guides. You’ll find tips, techniques and games to help make training…
I first heard the term English lab and American Lab many years ago when I joined retriever training and hunting forums to hang out with other folks that shared my passion for working Labrador Retrievers. I soon discovered that in American hunting circles, the term English Lab was not a compliment. And that English Labradors…
Chocolate Lab vs black Lab – it’s the battle of the coats! Black is the dominant genetic coat color in the Labrador Retriever breed, so they are more commonly found. Chocolate Labs have a recessive genetic, and each parent needs to carry the potential for this trait for the brown color to overpower the default…
