Pet Insurance has grown in importance over the years and although many dog owners are still not fully aware of its benefits more and more are looking to use it. Being very similar to the insurance that any of us would take out for ourselves it does provide your Labrador with at least the basic […]
Training older dog – Watch For Pain Or Symptoms When Training The Aging Dog
Watch For Pain Or Symptoms When Training The Aging Dog Dogs very often tell you when they are in pain, although not always. Should you find the down placement very painful for your dog, and should he find it painful to lie down apart from his obedience lesson, then it may be more beneficial to […]
Taking Extra Precaution With The Older Dog’s Diet: A Lesson In Illness
A proper, well-balanced diet is essential, especially for the older dog. Every degenerative disease your older dog suffers, whether it is a heart problem, arthritis, cancer, kidney failure, or cataracts, is in some way related to nutritional deficiencies or to poor absorption of nutrients. Most authorities agree that the older dog needs more vitamin and […]
Older Dog Getting The Right Amount Of Exercise For Your Adult Dog
When your dog has reached his senior years – about 7 years old for large breeds and 14 years old for small breeds – his level of energy may be lower, he may begin to settle down a bit, and he may only need less exercise. On the other hand, it really depends on the […]
Older Dog: 9 Tips To Help You and Your Aging Dog Adjust
Your dog may live between ten and fifteen years depending in part on the breed, with an average of twelve years longevity. Aging is a natural process and results in changes in your dog’s metabolism, hormone balance, and sensory perception. A dog is considered to be a senior at the age of seven or eight. […]
Litter Training Housebroken Labradors
Litter Training Housebroken Labradors is a fun and will strengthen your bond Labradors are intelligent dogs and by the time they are housebroken chances are they already understand a number of commands. They should also be able to determine whether or not they are behaving by the tone of voice you use with them. These […]
Labrador Retriever serving size – 1 Serving Size Does Not Fit All Labs
Bringing a Labrador Retriever into a home can come with many questions, not the least of which is how much or how little to feed it. With serving sizes varying based on the food in question, the size of the dog and any special needs that might be present, picking just the right amount to […]
Is Your Dog Losing Hearing Ability?
One sign of your dog aging which can be very upsetting if you don’t fully appreciate what is truly happening, is an increasing inattentiveness and apparent loss of obedience training. When you call to him, your dog seems to be ignoring you, or else he responds so slowly that you tempted to punish him for […]
Grooming And The Older Dog
Proper and effective grooming contributes only indirectly to your dog’s general health but becomes a more significant factor with increasing age. As the natural skin oils come to be less effectively produced, the skin can become dry and scaly, causing itchiness and discomfort. Matted or tangled hair-coats likewise cause scratching and, in addition, can hold […]
Dog Growling – My Adult Dog Growls At Me When I Stare At Him
When you adopt or gain custody of an adult dog, there are many important items that you need to be aware of. It’s not like getting a puppy that is brand new to the world and accepts everything with enthusiasm. Adult dogs are a bit more stubborn when it comes to joining your pack and […]