http://brookslabradors.com True Retrievers with a Classic Build Sat, 19 May 2012 14:27:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Collectively we have the opportunity to significantly enhance the safety and quality of life of diabetics and their families. It's a great job for great dogs, and I left the conference feeling like we're now networked with other ethical trainers who share our heart to make a difference.]]> http://brookslabradors.com/the-2012-diabetic-alert-dog-training-conference ]]> http://brookslabradors.com/brooks-labradors-podcast-from-barking-up-the-wrong-tree-on-klav A genetically sound puppy will cost more on the front end, but it will cost far less than a lifetime of veterinary care, and will spare both the dog and his owner a lot of pain. ]]> http://brookslabradors.com/why-health-testing-is-important Positive-based training methods along with fair, consistent training rules can and should be started as soon as you bring a puppy home. In fact, puppies have the capacity to start learning all sorts of things as young as 3 weeks old]]> http://brookslabradors.com/a-puppy-training-myth Crate training is a perfect tool for housetraining and limiting destruction.]]> http://brookslabradors.com/crate-training-your-puppy Every new puppy owner has the same initial feelings: "How do I adjust a new puppy to the home?" There are many things you can do to make the adjustment a lot easier for your new puppy.]]> http://brookslabradors.com/adjusting-to-a-new-home Reposted with permission of Debby Kay, owner of Chilbrook Labradors.    Charlie has been a bit irritable lately; he is teething. It’s [...]]]> http://brookslabradors.com/the-tooth-fairy We're acutely aware that our dogs are an investment in families. So we do our due diligence to "stack the deck" in our favor genetically... It's what we do.]]> http://brookslabradors.com/stacking-the-deck-in-our-favor Brent Brooks of Brooks Labradors who recently welcomed a new litter of pups and in doing so launched the “Brooks Labradors Puppycam” via UStream.]]> http://brookslabradors.com/daniel-hect-to-interview-brooks-labradors-about-puppy-cam-madness A new litter of puppies always brings with it an appreciation for LIFE and renewed hope for the future.]]> http://brookslabradors.com/the-new-hope-a-litter-brings