Category: Dog Facts

Safe Summer Treats for Your Pup

One of the best things about the summertime is cold snack options from ice cream to popsicles. Luckily, your dog can also enjoy cols summer snacks. There a variety of cold summer treats that are safe for your dogs to indulge in, plus many of them are healthy and delicious.  Puppy Ice Cream You shouldn’t… Read more »

Protect Your Dog This Spring

Spring is the season for getting outside, whenever it is finally nice enough to do so. With temperatures increasing in spring months, we often find ourselves frequently soaking up sunshine and watching the flowers bloom. Dogs also love warmer weather, and spring is a time where they can spend more time outdoors which many dogs… Read more »

Double Duty: Dogs Domesticated Twice in History?

The time in history when dogs became “domesticated” refers to the period when a multi-generational relationship was formed between humans and dogs, in which humans secured a position of dominance and control over dogs, allowing humanity reap the benefits of having dogs as an ally instead of a foe. In layman’s terms, dogs were domesticated… Read more »

Un-Crating your Dog when you Aren’t Home

Most people have to be out of the house about five days a week, but it can be hard to leave your canine friend behind. Whether you’re about to bring home your first dog, or your old pal has suddenly been causing trouble while you’re away, there are some reliable measures to take. Because you… Read more »

How to Enhance Your Dog’s Environment

You can’t always be home to keep your dog company, and even when you are you may sometimes be busy with something that keeps you from playing with him or her. That’s why it is important to set up your home in a way that it provides both an active and relaxing environment. Your dog… Read more »

Signs Your Dog May be Sick

The last thing any pet owner wants to find out is that their beloved animal is sick, but it is an unfortunate reality that many of us will have to face at some point. Fortunately, most illnesses that afflict dogs can be remedied if they are caught early on, which is why we’re here to… Read more »

Stuff you Probably Didn’t Know about Dogs

With an estimated 400 million canine breeds across the globe, dogs are historically man’s best friend. Even cat people can’t deny canines have been instrumental to the development of civilization and still contribute to contemporary society. Serving in every capacity from sled dogs to first responders, they have helped mankind insurmountably. But there are a… Read more »

Indoor Exercise for Dogs in the Colder Months

By nature dogs love to walk and run and play without boundaries of limits. This is why spring, summer and fall can be a pup’s favorite time of year. They get to see new things, hear new sounds and get out all of their seemingly endless energy. But come winter, they are confined inside for… Read more »

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 »