 |
 |
Articles |
|
| |
| TRAINING :: Deter your Dog from Digging - 4
Tips |
| |
Many dog owners have often asked the question: "How can I train
my pet to stop digging?" The answer, plain and simple, is you
cannot. The reason is, a dog digs out of instinct not habit. Instincts
are engrained in an animal and no matter what measures you take you
won't be able to remove a natural impulse that has existed for centuries.
Click here to read this article |
| |
| |
| EXERCISE :: Flyball for your Labrador |
| |
Flyball is a sport you and your Lab can both participate in and
enjoy. It started in California in the United States in the early
1970s.Its invention is credited to Herbert Wagner. He created a ball
launcher. After a demonstration, he discovered both dogs and owners
loved it. The spectators of the new sport also enjoyed it.
Click
here to read this article |
| |
| |
| TATTOOED POOCH :: Dog Collars and Accessories |
| |
It's a rare thing to come across dog products that can be considered
truly original. Tattooed Pooch IS one of those rare things! Beautifully
hand-painted in a tattoo style, these unique, incredibly cool collars
and accessories are a talking point just waiting to happen!
Click
here to read this article |
| |
| |
| Reviews :: We Review the New Range of DeShedding
Tools |
| |
For the last year or so, I have been hearing great things about
FURminator de-shedding products. I have to confess that I didn't own
one. I had already spent a small fortune on no fewer than five grooming
products in a fruitless attempt to keep Monty's shedding at bay. When
the FURminator people kindly offered to send Labradors Worldwide their
new product range to try, I jumped at the chance!
Click
here to read this article |
| |
| |
| 10 Steps to Deal With the Loss of your Pet |
| |
Sometimes special animals come into our lives and touch our hearts
in a way that leaves us forever changed. A chapter ends as the familiar
road you travelled together comes to an abrupt end. You are in uncharted
territory without a map. Lost. The world as you know it may look totally
different.
Click here to read
this article |
| |
| |
| Special Feature :: Katja Turnsek - Pet Portrait
Artist |
| |
Katja Turnseks' genuine love of animals is evident as soon as you
see her work. Her beautiful, meticulously rendered drawings and paintings
virtually jump of the canvas to greet you.
Click
here to read this article |
| |
| |
| Behavior :: Is Your Dog Being Bullied? |
| |
What are the signs of "dog bullying" and how can you prevent
your dog from being bullied by other dogs?
Click
here to read this article |
| |
| |
| Labrador Retriever :: Breed Profile |
| |
The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, Canada and is
believed to have descended from the now extinct "St. John's Water
Dog". Labs where trained to help retrieve fishing nets from the icy
cold waters of the North Atlantic. Their dense, water-repellant coats,
swimming skills and hard working nature made them the perfect dog
for this task.
Click here
to read this article |
| |
| |
| Special Feature :: Miranda The Cadaver Dog |
| |
Labs are used in so many different areas
of law enforcement. They are used as bomb detection K-9's, narcotic
detection and even in the custom's area of airports. Due to the fact
they love water, they make excellent underwater cadaver dogs.
Click here to read this article |
| |
| |
| Health :: Can Dogs Suffer From Sunburn? |
| |
Summer is here and most of us will be spending more time outside
with our dogs and making the most of the good weather. Whilst we may
take the time to apply sunscreen or other forms of protection to our
own bodies before going out, how many of us will do the same for our
dogs?
Click here to read this
article |
| |
| |
| Labrador Retrievers
:: Three things you can always count on when raising a Labrador |
| |
To completely understand the true
nature of the Labrador Retriever, dog owners must have a firm
grasp on the 3 most important aspects that make up this animal's
temperament and personality.
Click
here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| Labrador Retrievers:
Connecting Hunting Abilities To A Lab's Behavior In The Home |
| |
Labrador Retrievers are many things
to many people. Because of their loving nature and obedient
temperament, these dogs have not only made great companions
and helpers, but they are most often used as service dogs for
the blind and handicapped..
Click
here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| Labrador Retrievers::
My Lab Is Eating The Furniture! |
| |
Many new Lab owners are not familiar
with the fact that these puppies have a natural tendency to
nip and bite at human hands and arms. In fact, these little
guys will put anything in their mouths that can fit. Unfortunately,
some dog owners mistake this behavior as pure biting and unfairly
scold and punish the animal. You must understand that Labradors
are genetically designed to have an oral fixation, specifically
for retrieving.
Click
here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| Labrador Retrievers:
Does Your Lab Have An Oral Fixation?! |
| |
Labrador Retriever dogs were bred
to be excellent hunting dogs with the power, stamina, and motivation
to chase down fallen game and swim as far needed to bring back
the prey to its hunter.
Click
here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| Labrador Retrievers
:: When Labs Become Destructive?! |
| |
The difference between a good Labrador
Retriever owner and a disastrous one depends on whether or not
that person leads an active lifestyle. To put it in simple terms,
labs were bred to be extremely active when in the company of
hunters, from dawn to dusk. They used to run, swim, and retrieve
foul for up to 16 hours each day, or more.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| |
| TRAINING ::
Support Your Labs Digging Habit!! |
| |
Puppies love to dig! It's in their
blood and it is quite often their favorite pastime. This is
especially true for young puppies that stem from the sporting
group
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| BACK TO THE TOP |
| |
| TRAINING ::
How To Handle A Puppy That Barks For Attention! |
| |
For any new dog owner, handling
all of the loud barking of a new puppy can be quite an unnerving
experience.
Most new dog owners are not prepared for the intense amount
of barking and yelping that young puppies start doing the minute
they arrive in their new home. Although it is totally natural,
some puppies do not give their owners the luxury of quieting
down, especially at night.
Click
here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| TRAINING ::
Why Using A Crate Is An Invaluable Dog Training Tool |
| |
Having the right dog crate when
you start raising a new puppy is essential for various reasons.
Some puppies do not yet know how to cope with large open spaces
since they are new to the home and a perfect size dog crate
can help calm him down. Dog crates are also a fantastic way
to easily housebreak a puppy. All in all, a good dog crate is
an invaluable training tool regardless of what type of puppy
you have.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| TRAINING ::
The Right Type Of Communication Needed For Dog Training Success! |
| |
The most crucial factor that can
spell the difference between success and failure in training
your dog is attitude, both yours and your dog's. While your
family dog may have some pretty serious difficulties, your dog's
right attitude toward training will help overcome even his most
intolerable behavior. However, control of your dogˆ‚s attitude
rests entirely with you!
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| BACK TO THE TOP |
| |
| TRAINING ::
Correct Heel Methods :: Part 1 |
| |
Once you have reached the level
in training your dog where he is not fooled by distractions
or temptation, you are then ready to proceed to the next level
of training ˆ± how to heel correctly.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| TRAINING ::
Correct Heel Methods :: Part 2 |
| |
As you begin, position your dog
at your left side while keeping the leash short. Leave a belly
of reserved slack, with your right hand, look at your dog, say
his name, then command "Heel".
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| TRAINING ::
Correct Heel Methods :: Part 3 |
| |
There are two extremes of personalities
in dogs - the introvert and the extrovert. However, there are
many degrees in between those two extremes as there are dogs
in this planet.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| BACK TO THE TOP |
| |
| TRAINING ::
Correct Heel Methods :: Part 4 |
| |
When it comes to obedience training,
there should be no 'half-way action'accepted. In other words,
it's all or nothing from your dog. And a crooked sit must be
considered as something less than your dog giving his full potential.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| TRAINING ::
Correct Heel Methods :: Part 5 |
| |
When you feel that you have sufficient
control of your dog while walking, usually within four days
of his initial orientation to the leash, you are now ready to
go to a higher level of control.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| TRAINING ::
Correct Heel Methods :: Part 6 |
| |
Now itˆ‚s time to find out if your
dog has truly learned how to heel and execute an automatic sit.
Click here to read this article |
| |
|
| |
| BACK TO THE TOP |
|
