The Labrador Retriever Brats Dog Blog

Developing a Work – Dog Life Balance

May 19, 2011

If you work from a home office or you are one of the fortunate few who are allowed to bring your dog to work, then you are all too familiar with the “work – dog life” balance concept. On the one hand, you have work that must get done for not only your professional career [...]

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Acclimating Dogs to Walking in Warm Weather

April 20, 2011

If you live in the warmer climates, you’re already getting out for long walks with your Labrador Retriever. But if you have a new puppy and this is his or her first warm weather season, you may notice that your dog seems a little distressed either during or after the walk. One such Labrador Brats [...]

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Peak Antler Dog Bone Chew Treats Review and Giveaway

April 11, 2011

We’ve had Labrador retrievers for over six years now and during that time we have gone through many dog bones and chew toys. Actively seeking something for our dogs to chew on, we were hopeful that one day we would find a dog bone chew treat that would withstand the Labrador retriever Jaws of Life. [...]

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AKC Plush Mallard Dog Toy Product Review

April 1, 2011

“Duck!” Just scream this out in my house and our chocolate Labrador Retriever, Dakota, goes crazy. She’s the perfect dog breed considering that all she wants to do is carry a duck in her mouth and prance around like she is top dog. Since we’re not a hunting family, we got her the next best [...]

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Trick: Testing Prong Dog Collars

March 30, 2011

If you are reading this then you most likely have a Labrador Retriever that loves to pull your arm out of its socket when you are walking him/her on a leash. So many dog owners email me questions about how to control this unruly behavior during walks and the advice given truly depends on their [...]

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Protecting Your Dog During Rough Play

January 5, 2011

Dogs love to play. The problem isn’t with dog play so much as it is with dogs getting hurt during play. Dogs are naturally prone to playing rough and getting hurt from time to time. As humans it’s our responsibility to allow our dogs to play as needed but to help prevent them from any [...]

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Dogs Should Wait Before Eating

January 3, 2011

I’ve seen dogs charge after food and I’ve seen them wait for a command before eating. The difference between the two dogs is that one was properly trained and the other one believes that he or she is the dominant dog in family. In order to have a healthy relationship with your dog it’s important [...]

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Securing a Place for Your Dog

December 30, 2010

We love our dogs and want them to feel as part of our family. However, we often overlook the need for dogs to have a secure place to call their own. Naturally, dogs are den creatures in which they find their pack, security and hierarchy. But when we welcome them into a human home we [...]

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Excuses to Throw a Dog Party

December 15, 2010

When it comes to celebrating, you can make anything into an excuse to party. Your dog is a great reason to have a party, especially if your dog is like one of your children — you want to celebrate all of his accomplishments just like you would a son or daughter. Here are some fun [...]

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Rawhides are Dangerous for Labrador Retrievers

December 13, 2010

Labrador Retrievers love to chew and chew they must. Normally I’m all for letting chewing dogs chew but sometimes the chewing can get dangerous. That’s why it’s important to do background on not only the products you allow your dog to put in its mouth but also your dog’s natural chewing behavior – especially when [...]