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Beginners’ Guide to Training Labradors – Part Two

Training Labradors, as we said in part one of this article, is a joyous task – but it is a task. As we begin part two, remember that training Labradors requires commitment, patience, treats, and lots of praise. Remember, too, that treats and praise should always be given at the same time. “Praise-with-treat” is the […]

Labradoodles Are More Poodle Than Lab September 23, 2020
Australian Labradors aren't an even mix of Labradors and poodles, study finds. A DNA analysis discovers there's more poodle in their genetic makeup.
Dulwich dog owner Simon Cooke disputes his labrador Mick bit postman Kym Grieves September 16, 2020
A Dulwich man whose dog allegedly bit a postman on the boot has told a court there is no evidence of the incident.
Meet Theo: The special skill that has taken this Labrador Retriever across the country September 12, 2020
That means they go wherever needed, responding to large-scale incidents across the country and traveling as far as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Wherever he goes, I go. If he could drive, ...
Meet Theo: The special skill that has taken this Labrador Retriever across the country September 11, 2020
Just like any Labrador. To me, this is the best job in the world.” A fun fact about Theo is that he actually started out training to become a guide dog, but his big personality and great nose ...
Analysis of Australian labradoodle genome reveals an emphasis on the 'oodle' September 10, 2020
The creator of the Australian labradoodle set out to mix poodles and Labrador retrievers to develop a hypoallergic service dog. But, according to a new study, the breed that developed from that ...