f your labrador retriever turns every walk into a towing job, you’re not alone. Labradors were bred to work with people, stay steady under pressure, and keep going. That mix of confidence, stamina, and curiosity is wonderful, until it’s aimed straight down the sidewalk. The good news is that loose leash walking is a skill […]
If you live with a Labrador, you’ve probably said some version of, “Please don’t eat that.” Socks, sticks, mulch, tissues, toys, the mysterious thing they found in the yard, Labs often act like the world is one big snack table. The good news is that this habit usually has a reason. In many cases it’s
If we’re honest, labrador puppy potty training can feel like living by a timer. Labradors are smart, food motivated, and quick to learn, but they’re also busy, bouncy pups who get excited about everything. That combo is why a “perfect” schedule often falls apart by day two. In this guide, we’re sharing a practical toilet
If trimming our Labrador’s nails makes our stomach drop, we’re not alone. Even friendly, people-focused Labs can hate the feeling of paw handling, the “snip,” or the buzz of a grinder. Add real life (kids, dinner, doorbells, a wiggly teenage Lab), and nail day can feel like a wrestling match. The good news is that
If we live with a Labrador, we live with a dog that loves to pick things up. Socks, sticks, tissues, toys, and anything that smells like food can end up in our Lab’s mouth. That retriever instinct is part of why Labs are such joyful companions, but it also creates daily friction. We don’t just
Most of us start with big goals: no accidents, full nights of sleep, and a puppy that “just gets it.” Then real life hits. Our Labrador pup gets excited, forgets to pee, and suddenly the rug is the potty spot. The good news is that Labradors usually learn routines fast. They’re friendly, people-focused, and often
One minute our Labrador puppy looks sleepy and sweet. The next minute, they’re a blur, ripping laps around the living room like a tiny race car with no brakes. Those labrador puppy zoomies can be funny, but they’re also exhausting, especially when we’re trying to wind down. If it happens most nights, it can start
When we leave the house, most Labradors handle it with a sigh and a nap. Others panic like the world just ended. That’s when labrador separation anxiety stops being a small nuisance and becomes a real welfare problem, for our dog and for us. The good news is that separation anxiety is trainable. The not-so-fun
The first week with a Labrador puppy can feel like living with a tiny athlete who’s never heard of bedtime. We want sleep, they want company, and their bladder has its own schedule. A steady labrador puppy crate training night routine fixes most of that fast. Not by forcing anything, but by making nights predictable
If our Labrador is chewing paws, rubbing their face on the carpet, or getting that stubborn ear gunk again, it’s easy to blame the food. Add belly redness, hot spots, or a dry, flaky coat, and we start scanning ingredient lists like it’s a mystery novel. Food can help, but here’s the catch: fleas, pollen,
