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A Boston Marathon Therapy Dog Story

This Therapy Dog International team was called upon support Boston area residents in the wake of the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing.

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Geriatric Handlers And The Dogs That Love Them

Geriatric handlers have a great deal to offer to hunt training groups and individuals.

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2012 AKC Top Retriever Breeds

How do the retriever breeds rank in overall AKC registrations in 2012?

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Counter Surfing

Sneaking food or “counter surfing” is one of the easiest problems to solve. People simply should not leave food where the dog can get it!

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Retrievers as service dogs – The diabetic alert dog  

Retrievers are taking on jobs far away from the duck blind these days. One of those jobs is as Diabetic Alert Dogs.

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Book Review – Through a Dog’s Eyes

Jennifer Arnold’s book, Through a Dog’s Eyes, takes us through her approach to training service dogs at the Canine Assistants.

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What’s In A Title – Canine Good Citizen

The AKC Canine Good Citizen is now a formal title and is something that every retriever should have at the end of its name.

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C.E.T. Dental Chews

C.E.T. Dental Chews help maintain excellent dental hygiene for your retriever. This review highlights the real life experience with these great chews!

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Scully’s Homemade Savory Dog Treats

Jill Scully shares her recipe for homemade savory dog treats! Our dogs love these treats so check them out!

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Dyson DC44 Animal Cordless Vacuum

The Dyson DC44 Animal Cordless Vacuum is an amazing cleaner – a must own tool for keeping your house less hairy!

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What’s In A Title – An Australian Dog Show Champion

Have you ever wondered what it takes for your retriever to become an Australian Dog Show Champion?

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Sandy Beaches – A Labrador Rescue Story

Judy Bireley’s yellow Labrador Retriever, Sandy, had a very rough start to life before finally finding Judy and her forever home.

Health News

C.E.T. Dental Chews

C.E.T. Dental Chews

C.E.T. Dental Chews help maintain excellent dental hygiene for your retriever. This review highlights the real life experience with these great chews!

February Is National Pet Dental Health Month

February Is National Pet Dental Health Month

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Just like in humans, dental health is part of providing a great quality of life for our Retrievers. There are a number of ways to keep your retriever’s teeth healthy. Brushing is one great way to do it but it takes training for both the dog and the [...]

Testing For Health In Labrador Retrievers

Testing For Health In Labrador Retrievers

Testing for health in the Labrador Retriever is mandatory for all breeders. Learn what you should know.

Feeding Your Performance Retriever

Feeding Your Performance Retriever

Great nutrition is the foundation of retriever performance.

Puppies

What Is A Breeder?

What Is A Breeder?

Breeders need to maintain very high ethical standards to preserve this special privilege.

All About The Crate

All About The Crate

Finding the perfect crate for you and your pup can mean the difference between success and failure in your house training efforts.

House Training 101

House Training 101

House training is one of the most important things you can do for your puppy.

From Puppy To Hunter

From Puppy To Hunter

In his new DVD, Bill Hillman uses touch as the language of praise for training a puppy.

Good Eats

Scully’s Homemade Savory Dog Treats

Scully’s Homemade Savory Dog Treats

Jill Scully shares her recipe for homemade savory dog treats! Our dogs love these treats so check them out!

Soup’s On!

Soup’s On!

This great split pea soup recipe helps shake off those winter blues!

Who Made The Salad?

Who Made The Salad?

I am a huge fan of Caesar salad and this recipe is one that will knock your socks off!

Pawsta Night!

Pawsta Night!

Pasta never tasted so good! Check out this recipe for Pasta Cabonara!

Ask Dr. Zeus

Counter Surfing

Counter Surfing

Sneaking food or “counter surfing” is one of the easiest problems to solve. People simply should not leave food where the dog can get it!

Ask Dr Zeus – Fetch It Up?

Ask Dr Zeus – Fetch It Up?

A frustrated Labrador Retriever asks Dr. Zeus for advice on improving his drive to retrieve.

Preparation

Preparation

Want to win at the next big dog show? It all comes down to preparation!

New Brother

New Brother

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever asks how to handle a new puppy coming into the family.

Books

Scent of the Missing

Watch the latest video at <a href=”http://video.foxnews.com”>video.foxnews.com</a> About The Author Susannah Charleson has written magazine and newsletter articles, multimedia productions, PSAs, news stories, commercials, features and movie reviews for commercial radio, Web content for publisher Thomson/Wadsworth, radio theatre and parody for public radio, catalogue copy for a vintage jewelry store, and serial fiction on AOL. [...]

Book Review – Through a Dog’s Eyes

Book Review – Through a Dog’s Eyes

Jennifer Arnold’s book, Through a Dog’s Eyes, takes us through her approach to training service dogs at the Canine Assistants.

The Winning Edge

The Winning Edge

George Alston fills us in on what it takes to win in the show ring.

Workout!

Workout!

Check out this book that will help keep your dog at peak performance!

Something To Bark About

Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay) 2013

Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay) 2013

Friday, June 21st is Take Your Dog to Work Day. First observed in 1999, TYDTWDay was established by Pet Sitter’s International to “celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs”. Will you be taking your dog to work on Friday?

Better than Diamonds

Better than Diamonds

Whoever said “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, never owned a dog. ~Unknown

Smartest Dog

Smartest Dog

“There is only one smartest dog in the world, and every boy has it.” ~Anonymous

May 3rd – National Specially-Abled Pets Day

On May 3rd, we recognize and celebrate Specially-Abled Pets Day. Do you own or know a specially-abled dog? Share their story with our readers in the comments section below.

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Check out the breed ring videos from the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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Enjoy this classic Seattle walk through Queen Anne with Cooper the Black Lab.

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“… a good dog is one of the best things of all to be.”~Dean Koontz

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