My name is Clary Meadows, and I am eleven years old. My dog’s name is Lucy Ann, and she is a two-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, Great Pyrenees, Border Collie, Lab mix. I rescued her from 4Paws 4Rescue. Lucy and I are best friends; we practically do everything together. Ups and downs highs and lows, we […]

Labrador Retriever 'Rosco' is the 2024 winner of the Uniformed Service K-9 Award for Canine Excellence. He is one of five extraordinary ACE winners.

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A veteran marine had his prayers answered this week. His dog, Rebel, who served with him for eight months in Afghanistan, was once again by his side. Lance Corporal Andrew Harmon had been hoping to be reunited with the Labrador Retriever since his deployment ended several years ago. “I just prayed a lot for the […]

If your dog already knows how to sit, “lie down” is a great skill for your dog to learn next. In this video, Port Chester Obedience Training Club trainer Nancy Field CPDT-KA and her Labrador Retriever, “Emma”, demonstrate how to train your dog to lie down.  

Eva Gellert, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, got her start breeding Labrador Retrievers. Now, Gellert owns a breeding program for Barbets: Chateau Barbets.

The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot

By Claire Wiley, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM) Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting dogs, particularly in larger breeds. As a breeder, understanding the genetic basis of hip dysplasia is essential for making informed breeding decisions and working toward reducing its prevalence in future generations. What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is […]

Finn the Wonder Dog , a yellow Labrador Retriever rescue, has earned his nickname by traveling the world helping restore ecosystems and save species from extinction. In one project, it was the vulnerable Humboldt penguin who benefited from Finn’s incredible nose and hardworking attitude. On Chile’s Choros island, invasive rabbits were destroying seabird populations by […]

Ed K.  I have called twice, and both times was given great ideas to get my picky eater to eat. I also followed their game ideas, given to use up my puppy's energy in a positive way. Both times the helpline trainers were friendly and patient with me and also very encouraging. Sherrie C. I […]