As summer comes to an end, the fall season brings many things to look forward to, including gorgeous leaves, pumpkin spice, cozy bonfires, and hunting season. If you’re an experienced hunter, you’ve established your routine for getting back into the groove of the hunt, but if you head out to the field every year with… Read more »
Category: Pointing Labradors
Tips on Pet-Proofing Your Home
At Lankas Labs, we know how exciting it can be to bring home a new puppy for the very first time. It is just the start of a great journey with your new best friend. However, it is important to understand that bringing home a Pointing Labrador puppy is something you need to prepare for. Here… Read more »
4 Advantages of Hunting with a Dog
Man’s best friend takes on a lot of roles—in-home entertainment, table scrap vacuum cleaner, personal trainer, midnight cuddler. But did you know that dogs also make ideal hunting partners? Many dogs have all of the top qualities of a successful hunter. They have heightened senses, intense focus (when trained properly), impressive stamina, and a natural… Read more »
Does Your Lab Get Sick When Traveling in the Car?
Just like people, dogs can get carsick, too. It’s no fun for the pet, and no fun for the owner! But what do you do if your lab gets sick while traveling in the car? Read on for a few handy tips. First, know the symptoms Unlike people, dogs can’t ask you to pull over… Read more »
How to Get Rid of Dog Stench
As much as our labs mean to us, there’s no way around it – sometimes our faithful friends really stink. If you love your lab’s friendly personality, loyalty and playfulness, but hate the dog stench permeating your home, your car and your clothing, read on for a few handy tips for getting rid of pet… Read more »
Pointing Dogs and Hunting
When hunters take their dogs with them on a hunt, it is in the hopes that their four-legged friend will help them find game. These dogs are typically referred to as pointing dogs, and have been trained to turn their muzzle towards where the game are, the hunter to sneak up or get into position… 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 »
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 »
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 of… Read more »