The Dog Delight

[] My Lab puppy Rip is almost 5 months old at the time of this writing. He’s not very big yet. He’s about 30 pounds. He is a very good puppy with just the usual puppy issues like trying to chew rugs and jumping on us for attention. The potty training also seems to have […]

[] My Lab puppy Rip is almost 5 months old at the time of this writing. He’s not very big yet. He’s about 30 pounds. He is a very good puppy with just the usual puppy issues like trying to chew rugs and jumping on us for attention. The potty training also seems to have […]

[] Have you ever picked the wrong dog breed? I love my new Lab puppy, but I think it’s normal for people to have some “what have I done?” moments when they get a new pet. For example, when I got my weimaraner puppy 5 years ago, I was shocked by his energy even though […]

[] I wanted to share my experience on how to fly with a puppy in case it will help others considering the same. Last month I decided to fly from Bozeman to Minneapolis to pick up my new Lab puppy and then fly back with my puppy in the cabin with me. This was much […]

[] This article is about our new Lab puppy’s first night home and the routine we’ve followed in our puppy’s first two weeks. I picked up puppy Rip on July 23 so we’ve had him about two weeks at the time of this writing. I’m used to weimaraners, so this little Lab puppy seems so […]

[] Meet Rip, our 8-week-old yellow Lab puppy! I have such big goals for the little guy, but for now I will try to just enjoy the puppy stage! We are in the thick of potty training and kennel training (and learning not to squeal when you want something! haha). So far Rip is a […]

[] It’s early in the morning. Your dog needs to go to the bathroom. You open the back door and he dashes out to the fenced yard. You head to the kitchen to put on the coffee. Simple, right? Not so much if you live in rattlesnake territory. For many dogs and their owners, a […]

[] This article is focused on how to choose a dog breeder but adopting a dog is also a good choice. I want you to do what is right for YOU and not what anyone else says you should do. You should get the dog or puppy you want. I will say, it’s overwhelming searching […]

[] Hello, today I wanted to share with you my routine for surviving the 4th of July with dogs. My “brave” weimaraner Remy is not afraid of gunshots when he’s running around in a field sniffing. However, when he’s in the house and hears fireworks or thunder (or even a strong wind!), he tail tucks […]

Sponsored content brought to you by Sleepypod We’ve all seen it: the dog who watches his owner intently for the next word, who checks in with his human partner when hiking off leash or even the patient pup who frequently checks in with his human partner. These are examples of engagement between the dog and […]