Archive for July, 2008

Labrador Retriever Books

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 9th, 2008

A lot of people write in asking about proper nutrition and training techniques for their labrador retriever or dogs. There are many resources available to learn proper training techniques for you and your dog. I try to give some basics online in understanding your dog and how you can become a better pet owner. There are also other resources for you to learn more about your dog such as books. There are many great books available to read up on the labrador retriever as well as fascinating stories involving labrador retrievers. If you love reading books I am sure you will find many great titles out there involving labrador retrievers and dogs. Let me know if you have read any good labrador retriever books that you can recommend to others.

Exercise Equipment and Our Pets

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 9th, 2008

I have written a number of articles on keeping your dogs and pets in shape but sometimes we need to look at ourselves and keep ourselves in shape. Getting the proper exercise equipment is the first step into getting ourselves into shape so we can better enjoy our dogs or pets. Owning a labrador retriever can be a lot of work both mentally and physically. They are very demanding animals that require a lot of exercise. Keeping ourselves in shape will help us be better dog owners and give our pets the love and exercise they need and  help them live a full more healthy life. There are even stories of labrador retriever owners using their exercise equipement such as treadmills to give their dogs a good workout.

Foods Not To Feed Your Dog

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 8th, 2008

Certain foods for dogs should be avoided at all costs. Although dogs can often eat some things that humans eat, there are some things which dog owners should definitely know about.

A clear example is alcohol – even in smaller amounts this can cause major problems for your dog like intoxication. In extreme cases it may also result in a comatose state – or worse, death! Drugs, such as marijuana and similar substances, are an equally bad idea. These can adversely impact the nervous system and change the heart rate, cause vomiting, and more.

Liver is a food that should only be given to dogs in small amounts, as larger servings can result in too much Vitamin A being built up inside the dog, leading to Vitamin A toxicity. This can have a significant negative effect on the muscles and bones of a dog, especially over an extended duration of time.

Raw eggs and raw fish are believed by some people to be acceptable, however uncooked eggs have avidin, which is an enzyme that inhibits the absorption of certain vitamins in the B group. This can lead to (sometimes, but not always) subtle problems with the hair or skin of the dog. Raw fish on the other hand, is even worse. This can cause a deficiency of thiamine, possibly leading to seizures or death, however this usually only becomes serious if the dog is fed raw fish on a regular basis.

Sugary foods should also be avoided for the most part. Obes Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing the Right Diet Pill

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 8th, 2008

If you are struggling to lose weight like many Americans you want to have the best information available about the various diet pills that are currently on the market. You want to lose weight and do it safely and effectively and not cost you a small fortune either. There are many choices of diet pills on the market and you want to make sure you make the best choice for you. Make sure you research carefully and use all of the information you find to choose the best diet pill for you.

Market Research

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 7th, 2008

If you are an entrepreneur looking to expand your business then you will want to have the most up to date information on hand. If you are opening a store, a new website or have a product that you want to market then you will agree that it is very important to have all of the facts before jumping in. That is why you will want to do as much market research as possible. There are many guides and books available on the internet that will show you the hot spots and emerging trends in marketing that will make your business a success.

July 2008 Photo Contest

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 4th, 2008
June's winner, Bryden, has chosen the theme of: "Your Puppy / Adoptee / or Rescue's First Day at Home!" Here's Bryden's example — Loki's first day This should be an interesting theme! The winner of the July contest will choose the theme for August and also receive a collar with a heavy duty black, plastic buckle from our photo contest sponsor, www.3dirtydawgz.com The dog does not have to be a Lab — it can be any of your own dogs. Labrador Retriever Forums

Winner of June Photo Contest!

Labrador Retriever Blog | July 4th, 2008

The winner of the June 2008 photo contest is Bryden's photo of Loki "At the Beach!" Labrador Retriever Forums

This was far and away the favorite with almost everyone who sent me a vote included that photo!

Bryden is thinking of a theme for July, which I will post as soon as I get it, and will also choose a collar from our wonderful sponsor, www.3dirtydawgz.com.

If you want to see some more great photos or share your labrador retriever photos then stop in at the Labrador Retriever Chatboard and Forums. There is a new monthly contest underway for July and two forums dedicated to labrador retriever photos.

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