Labrador Retrievers are known to have boundless energy and are incredibly enthusiastic. As a Labrador owner, you’ve likely witnessed their strong desire to play, run, and explore. To keep your pup happy and healthy, it’s essential to provide them with regular exercise. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of exercise for Labrador Retrievers and offer guidance on creating an…
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and worldwide. They’re known for their friendly demeanor and loving companionship. They make excellent family pets, service dogs, hunters, and more. One part of being a responsible pet owner is grooming. While Labradors don’t particularly always need a lot of grooming, it is something that can…
All of the sudden your sweet, innocent pup is chewing up shoes, nipping at you constantly, and in general just gnawing on everything. What do you do? This is an issue many dog-owners face and aren’t always prepared for. Puppies go through a “teething” phase the same way an infant does! In this article, Rocky River Retrievers gives advice to…
Whether you’re bringing your pet on a plane, to the veterinarian, or just for a short walk around the block, dog carriers are a practical method to transport your four-legged pal. Some dog carriers may not be good for dogs, so it’s important to find the right one. We’ll examine the benefits and drawbacks of using the right or wrong…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram What Are Dewclaws? Imagine grass with dew droplets on top: The claw higher up on a dog’s thigh collects the dew on the tops of the grass blades as it runs around the field, thus the phrase “dewclaw.” All dog breeds are born with a single them on both their front paws; some breeds…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram Shedding is an important element of most dogs’ skin and hair health; it’s how dogs get rid of old or otherwise damaged hair. However, it can aggravate their owners. The amount of fur lost by a dog is determined by the breed, the season, and whether the dog has a single or double coat…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram To ensure that a puppy goes into adulthood healthy, you need to watch its food. Between the time when your puppy is six months to a year old, you need to start switching up the food. Previously, you might be giving it high protein and calories that will develop its physical and mental capabilities. However,…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram When they’re pups, dogs are a lot more willing and able to learn new things; that’s why it’s necessary to teach them useful tricks early on. One of the most useful commands you can teach a puppy is to sit when you tell them to. ‘Sit’ is an important command to…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram Canine parvovirus is a life-threatening disease found in puppies and dogs and can be transmitted to other dogs. There are other strains of parvo but they can not be transmitted through different species. ( A cat can get the cat strain of parvo, etc.) Humans are not affected by this disease but can pass…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram These days, increasing numbers of pet owners are employing dog DNA testing to help them avoid unforeseen genetic abnormalities. It’s a pretty simple process: just take a swab from your dog’s cheek and send it to a lab, and you’ll know which ailments your dog is genetically predisposed to acquiring, hopefully even before anything…