Recently, my daughter has been begging us to buy her a bunny. I was concerned that our Lab, Molly, would attack it. As a Lab owner, I know they are bred to hunt and retrieve small game for hunters. Given the opportunity, a Labrador will chase down and kill a rabbit in the vicinity. This … Read more
When talking with chocolate Lab owners, comments about stubbornness seemed to consistently come up. I found it to be odd, as I wouldn’t expect one color to be significantly different than the others. So, I put on my research hat to try to understand what this stubbornness is all about. Here are 9 reasons why … Read more
One of the concerns I had when considering a Labrador was the fact that both my wife and I work full-time jobs. Labradors are a very social breed, so the idea of leaving one at home for extended periods was not appealing to me. Labradors should not be left alone for more than 8 hours … Read more
As strange as it may seem, sometimes you’ll find your Labrador eating sticks and rocks, or other not-so-savory objects. It can be scary when you see your dog eating non-edible items, but there are ways to treat their medical issues and prevent this behavior in the future. Labradors eat rocks and sticks if they’re bored, … Read more
When I was considering a new puppy, we had just had our third child. We wanted to make sure that the breed we chose would be safe to have around a newborn. As our top choice, I researched extensively to ensure that Labs are good with babies. A Lab’s natural temperament is friendly and non-aggressive … Read more
Labradors are big, energetic dogs with their share of drooling and shedding. If you’re like me, you probably want to let your Labrador run in a fenced yard sometimes. Of course, you need to make sure that your Labrador won’t be able to jump your fence. Labradors can jump most fences due to their size … Read more
One of the scariest things to go through is having your dog run away. I’ve been there, and the anxiety of wondering if they will return can be quite overwhelming. Tendencies differ across breeds, so it’s important to know what to expect out of your Lab when it comes to running away. Labrador Retrievers are … Read more
