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Her eyes look good! (7-18-11)

Posted By: TruPride  on July 18, 2011   
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Test #1: Great news – Aggie’s eye exam results came back clear...
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The Breeding Plan (6-25-11)

Posted By: TruPride  on June 25, 2011   
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Ever since we purchased Aggie in 2009, the plan was to breed her.  As she grew up, we kept our fingers crossed that she would pass all of the health tests.  First we were going to have her eyes tested by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist to certify that she free of heritable eye disease.  Then ..
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Canine Good Citizen Advanced

Posted By: TruPride  on May 14, 2011   
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AKC ADDS NEW ADVANCED LEVEL TO  CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® PROGRAM Article by Canine Good Citizen As the result of so many evaluators requesting an advanced level of Canine Good Citizen, we are pleased to announce the AKC Community CanineSM title.  AKC Community Canine testing will be administered by CGC Evaluators. There will be no additional fees or ..
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Dog Show Travel List

Posted By: TruPride  on May 13, 2011   
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If you plan to attend a dog show, below are some items you should consider packing: * Chairs * Gallon water jug * Bowls * Easy Travel Pop-Up Crate * Puperoni * Cooler with food and water * Brush * Shine spray * Gel * Hand towel * Show leash and collar * Camera * Video camera ..
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Conformation Classes

Posted By: TruPride  on May 12, 2011   
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If you are interested in attending classes to learn how to show your dog, below are some of the locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg that offer classes. You will learn the basics of what it takes to show your dog at his or her best. The classes offer hands on training to show you ..
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Dog Showing 101

Posted By: TruPride  on May 11, 2011   
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New to dog shows?  I know it can be confusing.  Below is some information on dog shows to help make your experience a little smoother.  Let me know if you have any questions and I will expand the blog post.   Where can I find a beginner’s guide to dog shows?  The AKC has a good explanation of ..
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Veterinarians

Posted By: TruPride  on May 10, 2011   
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Dr. Beverly Brimacomb Highland Pet Hospital 5631 U.S. Highway 98 South Lakeland, FL 33812 Phone: (863) 644-6634 Dr. Leigh McBride Sumter County Animal Hospital 533 South Main Street Wildwood FL, 34785 Phone: (352) 748-5454 Dr. Mary McDaniels Lake Alfred Animal Hospital 105 East Alfred St Lake Alfred, FL 33850 Phone: (863) 956-5700 Dr. E. Dan ..
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AKC Dog Registration Instructions

Posted By: TruPride  on May 9, 2011   
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As the breeder, we provide you with the AKC Dog Registration Application that has the puppy’s AKC number listed.  Then you can choose the puppy’s name and officially register it with the AKC. The Dog Registration Application says American Kennel Club on it and is a two sided form. it must be filled out jointly ..
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Puppy House Rules

Posted By: TruPride  on May 8, 2011   
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One of our puppy owners made a list of house rules for their new puppy and I thought it would be nice to share with others.   * No biting/rough playing * Must be on leash or in cage if not being supervised * Take outside to potty every hour (if she doesn’t go after ..
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Fully Vaccinated Puppies

Posted By: TruPride  on May 7, 2011   
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You should not take your puppy to a dog park or pet store until he/she is fully vaccinated.  This is usually 2 weeks after their last puppy booster at around 4 months old.  You should try to avoid public places where other unvaccinated or sick dogs may be.  There are so many things your puppy can catch from other animals, so ..
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Dog Beaches

Posted By: TruPride  on May 6, 2011   
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Our Labs love going to the beach and swimming.  If you take your dog to the beach, you should know that there is a very good chance that it will get “beach diarrhea”.   Salt water can cause diarrhea and vomitting.  Even if your dog doesn’t actually drink salt water, he can ingest small amounts through soaked balls ..
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Dangerous Table Scraps

Posted By: TruPride  on May 5, 2011   
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Sharing “just a bite” of food off your plate with your pet is harmless, right? Wrong. Many human foods can be toxic—even deadly—to dogs. •Onions and Garlic – Onions and garlic in any form—even powdered—can endanger your pet’s health. Effects can range from mild gastrointestinal upset to severe anemia. •Chocolate – Cocoa and chocolate contain ..
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Risks and Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

Posted By: TruPride  on May 4, 2011   
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“Should I spay/neuter my dog?” That is a decision only you can make as you know your lifestyle best.   I recommend doing your research on the risks and benefits of spaying and neutering and making a decision with your vet based on your current situation.   Below is a link to a video where Dr. Becker provides her ..
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My Favorite Things

Posted By: TruPride  on May 3, 2011   
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Oprah has a list of her favorite products and so do I!  Here they are in no particular order: * Ear Cleansing Solution from Vetoquinol – You should clean their ears once a week or once every other week depending on how dirty the ears get.   http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=f440e79a-9132-42e1-bb16-47b75d809b73     * Dremel Tool – to grind the nails ..
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Dremel Your Lab’s Nails

Posted By: TruPride  on May 2, 2011   
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KEEP YOUR DOG’S NAILS SHORT!  If you can hear the nails on a tile or wood floor, they are too long.  If they are curling, they are too long!  You should be doing your dog’s nails at least weekly!  Please make time for this or pay a groomer to do it for you. If they ..
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Food, Nutrition, Exercise, Etc.

Posted By: TruPride  on May 1, 2011   
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I have received some questions about what to feed a Labrador. Food: Everybody has different opinions on dog food, some of the key things that I look at are 1) the food’s protein and fat levels and 2) the dog’s exercise/activity levels.  Just as with people, the more active a dog is the more nourishment ..
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