Labrador Retrievers are notorious shedders and Beagles drop quite a bit of fur too. So, Lab Beagle mix shedding, grooming, and general care – what can you expect? Does this crossbreed match or surpass the shedding of purebred Labradors? Does it get as bad as famously bad German Shedders and Huskies? Let’s go over all … Read more
There are a lot of important things to note about the miniature Labradoodle. For example – how big does a mini Labradoodle get and why is his controversial? While Labradoodles are widely recognized as fantastic dogs and truly great pets, the mini variety of the breed is the subject of some debate. Here’s what you … Read more
The first several months of owning a pup are both wonderful and stressful. One of the key questions to answer is when to neuter a Labrador and are there risks in waiting? In fact – is neutering or spaying your dog really a must or can you skip that step? What are the benefits of … Read more
Clipping a dog’s nails can sometimes be as difficult as bathing a cat. But it doesn’t need to be. Here’s how to use Boshel nail clippers safely and effectively. Even if you’ve never done it before or if your dog is adamantly against it, there is a good way to clip your pooch’s nails. At … Read more
Here’s one treat that definitely doesn’t sound like it should be “OK” for pets but just might be. Can dogs have banana bread or is it toxic for them? The short answer may surprise you but it’s that, usually – yes. The longer answer, however, is more complicated. To delve a bit further into the … Read more
Labradoodles are one of the easiest and most fun dog breeds to raise and train. This doesn’t mean that there isn’t some know-how to master, however. Here’s how to train a Labradoodle puppy – all the basics to get you started. Whenever we say that a breed is “easy to train” we mean exactly that … Read more
Labrador retrievers are the most popular pet breed in the world and chocolate labs are usually preferred as pet dogs over yellow and black labs. So, how much do chocolate lab puppies cost in pet stores and breeders? Is the price difference too significant? And, if it is, which type of breeder should you prefer. … Read more
If you’re just now getting your first Labrador Retriever, you may be wondering about its crate. What dog crate size for lab do you need – how big and what type should it be? Dog crates can feel a bit controversial at first but there really isn’t much of a debate about them in the … Read more
Dogs are omnivores but they do have some pretty bizarre dietary requirements. For example – is avocado oil safe for dogs or is it toxic? What about avocado fruits? For us, avocado is considered a superfood and dogs do share a lot of our vitamin and mineral needs as well as food preferences. At the … Read more
Figuring out what foods are ok for your dog and what aren’t is complicated. Can dogs have honey roasted peanuts or are they dangerous, for example? Dogs eat peanuts with pleasure? This is essentially a combination of a couple of different foods you need to worry about – honey and peanuts. Additionally, the peanuts are … Read more