Amongst all creatures that God has created or nature has evolved, the Black Lab Puppy has to be in the running for the top position of cuteness, cuddliness, and adorability. Puppy Love If you have owned a black lab puppy, then you know exactly what to expect as you read this and look at the…
Remove the Dewclaw – Yes or No?
Remove the Dewclaw? A lot of folks ask the question: Should I remove my dog’s dewclaws? I’ll provide you with my take, the Vet’s take and the AKC take on when, why (or why not) and all pertinent questions about this interesting subject. What is a dewclaw? What is a dewclaw? It’s that little digit…
Black Lab Accessories
Black Lab Accessories – Cool Stuff Are you looking for some really cool Black Lab Accessories? Do you love your big Black Mutt to the point where you want to surround yourself with items that reflect that love? Well, here is a list of the top Black Lab Accessories that you find fun and interesting…
Dog needs a companion
Does your dog need a companion? You have a new dog and everything is great. Suddenly you wonder if your dog needs a companion? Should it be another dog? or a cat? of farm animals like, chickens, geese or ducks? Or is my new dog fine with just us humans to keep him company? Well,…
Translate your Dog’s bark
Translate your Dog’s bark Did you ever want to translate your dog’s bark? Me too! My black lab, Guinness has about 5 or 6 different barks. All with a different pitch, length and various in repetitiveness. I have always wondered what they meant, (if anything at all) and did a little research on the meaning…
Train your Black Lab to find sheds
Have you ever wondered if you can train your Black Lab to find and retrieve sheds? The skill of finding sheds is actually easy to teach to almost any dog, as long as they are big enough to be able to carry the shed. However, a Labrador retriever is one of the easiest breeds to…
Black Lab FAQ – 10 Interesting Facts
List of 10 interesting Black Lab FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) This list of Black Lab FAQ will provide you with some answers that may surprise you! Read on! What are Black Labs allergic to? Labs, perhaps more than other dogs are prone to skin allergies. This being said does not necessarily mean that if you…
How smart is a Black Lab?
How Smart is a Black Lab? Have you ever wondered How Smart is a Black Lab? The answer is pretty dang smart! I’m not sure if smart though is the right word. When I look at some of the things that Guinness, my five-year old male, does; I often refer to him as dork (you…
Does a shock collar work?
Does a shock collar work? Asking “Does a shock collar work” is a good question and it’s got an easy answer with a few considerations to go along with the answer. A shock collar works, but only if it is used properly. Shock collars should be used to reinforce good behavior and discourage bad behavior. …
Shopping to outfit a new Puppy
So you find yourself shopping to outfit a new puppy… How Exciting! Congratulations! You got that little stinky bundle of warm fur in your arms and now you may be thinking things like: What do I feed the little black ragwort? Where are they going to sleep? What kind of toys will they like? What…
Gifts for Black Lab lovers
Gifts for Black Lab lovers There are literally thousands of gifts for Black Lab lovers, but I am going to try to put together a Top 10 of the most charming and most desirable based on sales, reviews and information I get from fellow lab owners, friends and professional colleagues. So without further ado, I…
5 best toys for a Black Lab
Count-down of the 5 best toys for a Black Lab. As black lab owners, you and I know that toys are an integral part of a black labs life and also integral part of our lives with our black lab. My black lab is an almost 5 year old boy name Guinness. Guinness, for all…
Why do Black Labs shed so much?
Black Labs shed. Most all dogs shed, but it seems that Black Labs do more than their share. Why do Black Labs shed so much! They shed everywhere and they shed in any season and in any temperature. They are hair producing machines. Blacks Labs are blessed (my wife does not think it is a…
What is the best food for a Black Lab puppy?
What is the best food for my black lab puppy is a question ask by many. Here is what we have successfully figured out.
Black Lab is a Naughty Dog!
We thought it was just going to be a normal night… waiting for it to get dark, locking down the house and going to bed. To be honest it pretty much was. Guinness in our office, pretty much settled down, cats sleeping in various inconspicuous spots, goats outside chewing their cuds. The only sounds were…
Black Dog Waits
Just a Haiku about my 5-year-old Black Lab named Guinness. This Haiku encompasses his totality. Totally Black Lab-ish He waits. He is Black. He always carries a tennis ball. He always drools with a tennis ball clutched in his jaws. His life is waiting for someone to throw the tennis balls as he drools down…