Socializing your animal is crucial on so many levels. This means how the animal interacts with animals and people other than its master. Including just the owner or master as a gage of interaction is a skewed measurement. This is because most animals recognize the person who feeds them and cares for them… It’s how… Read more »
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The Best Hunting Dogs | Pointing Labradors
After spending the majority of my life hunting and another great portion raising hunting dogs, my father and I have come to realize that Labradors are without a doubt the best waterfowl dog out there. At Lankas Labs, we’ve focused solely on this breed because we know that you’ll never find a better pointing dog…. Read more »
The Best Leashes for your Labrador
One of the most important accessories you can have as a dog owner is a leash and collar. In most areas, they are required in public, and even at home, to ensure that your dog is well behaved. In many cases, Labradors are so well behaved that they don’t require a leash – but they… Read more »
Training for Duck Hunting
Labradors are naturally great hunting dogs. They have an innate ability to know what to do while they are out in a field, or on the water. For hundreds of generations, they have been bred to do just that. Even though they have some inherited hunting instincts, they still need to be trained on the… Read more »
Grooming Your Hunting Dog
Keeping your dog groomed isn’t just for the frilly lap dogs. Grooming is an essential part of owning a dog, even if your dog is a tough hunting dog. Think of your dog like you might think of your child. Of course they are going to go jump in the mud puddles after bath time,… Read more »
Bringing Your Dog Along
We love our dogs. They are treasured family members, our four-legged children, our companions, and our pals. And we love to take them wherever we go. Most dogs live for rides in the car, ears blowing in the wind, great smells to sniff. But when taking your dog out to run errands, keep in… Read more »
Doggy Oral Health Tips
If you have ever gotten especially close to accept some well-deserved doggy kisses, then you have certainly experienced the unpleasant aroma of dog breath. As much as we love our dogs, you cannot deny the fact that dogs just have terrible breath. Between their carnivorous diets, their hunting duties, and their dirty chew toys, dogs… Read more »
Why Are Labs the Most Popular Breed In the US?
The Labrador is a longtime favorite dog breed for many obvious reasons. They have been welcomed as family pets, assistance dogs, hunting partners, detection dogs, and show dogs for hundreds of years. Because of their many amazing qualities, Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in America. Here’s why: Personality Labs are one… Read more »
When To Start Puppy Training
In actuality, puppy training starts the moment they are born. A great breeder will be sure to handle the pups and give them plenty of human contact as soon as the mother allows. Exposing the puppies to people at a young age will ensure that they are friendly and obedient going forward. Often times, trainers… Read more »