Puppies can be cute, cuddly, and lovable. But they can also be quite destructive. Especially when left unsupervised. After raising dozens of puppies, I have learned some tricks that can help you maintain a good relationship with your puppy and keep your puppy from chewing up all your stuff. Learning through experience Our first puppy […]
Training your 6-month-old Labrador puppy
Moving into your puppy’s sixth month, you should notice a dramatic change in your dog’s ability to learn and progress through training. Most dogs show some maturity at six-months of age and all the work you have done up to this point (assuming you have done the work in the previous posts) should start coming […]
Raising a well-balanced puppy without losing your mind!
Balancing play time and crate time We recently picked up a black Lab puppy to add to our household. His name is Ink. It has been quite a few years since I have needed to raise a puppy, and I had forgotten just how much work puppies can be. Especially those first few months. Young […]
How to find a good Labrador puppy
Many people start their search with good intentions. They want to find a good quality pup that will serve as a hunting companion as well as a family dog. However, somewhere along the way they end up just picking up a cute puppy that the family could not resist.