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Archive for June, 2009

What Do You Do With Your Dog When Travelling?

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 9, 2009 – 7:33 pm

My close friend was looking at doing some travelling over the summer. Specifically he is thinking about doing one of those European cruises. When I asked him what he was going to do with his dog he wasn't sure because he hadn't thought that far in advance yet. Well that is one of those things [...]



Finding A Good Dog Breeder

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 8, 2009 – 4:30 pm

Finding a "good" dog breeder can be one the hardest things you will ever have to do. It's funny how many people will research the heck out of buying a stereo or will get a half a dozen free insurance quotes but will buy a puppy or dog from the first person they go to. [...]



June 2009 Photo Contest!

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 8, 2009 – 1:11 pm

Jane (Lazylabs) has chosen the theme of "Show us your Best Head Tilt" for June's contest. Here's her Bruno's Best:
So, let's see your favorite pics of your pups tilting their noggins!
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Switched To A New Computer

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 3, 2009 – 7:45 pm

A little off topic but I recently switched to a new to me older computer. It was newer than my last one but as far as technology goes, it's old. I have been having some problems watching videos online and may need to start looking at video cards. I have already scouted a few out [...]



CA SB 250 Fails First Vote -Continued Opposition Needed!!

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 2, 2009 – 10:00 am

A new Legislative Alert has been posted on the AKC’s Web site. To view this alert, please click on the following link, or cut and paste it into your web browser http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3865.
CA Senate Bill 250 failed its first floor vote yesterday on a vote of 16-15, with 21 votes needed for passage. A second vote [...]



Winner of May 2009 Photo Contest

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 1, 2009 – 7:00 pm

Congratulations to Lazylabs for her winning picture for the theme of "I beg of you!" (show us those sad eyes).
She will choose the next theme and receive a collar from our sponsor 3 dirty dawgz.
Congratulations to KileyEmmie for her 2nd place picture.
They will be receiving a Lab window sticker from our [...]

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Winner of May 2009 Photo Contest

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 1, 2009 – 7:00 pm

Congratulations to Lazylabs for her winning picture for the theme of "I beg of you!" (show us those sad eyes).
She will choose the next theme and receive a collar from our sponsor 3 dirty dawgz.
Congratulations to KileyEmmie for her 2nd place picture.
They will be receiving a Lab window sticker from our [...]

Go [...]



Microchipping Your Dogs

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 1, 2009 – 7:00 pm

The decision to microchip your dog can be a tough to make as there are advantages and disadvantages to having this done. Getting all of the information about microchipping can be as confusting as choosing something like term insurance.
It is my contention that the advantages for outweigh the disadvantages. The first advantage obviously is [...]



Microchipping Your Dogs

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 1, 2009 – 7:00 pm

The decision to microchip your dog can be a tough to make as there are advantages and disadvantages to having this done. Getting all of the information about microchipping can be as confusting as choosing something like term insurance.
It is my contention that the advantages for outweigh the disadvantages. The first advantage obviously is [...]



Victory for Oklahoma Breeders and Fanciers!

Icon Written by Black Lab on June 1, 2009 – 1:00 pm

A new Legislative Alert has been posted to the AKC’s web site (http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3861):
Victory for Oklahoma Breeders and Fanciers!
[Monday, June 01, 2009]
The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned on Friday, May 29, without passing House Bill 1332. As introduced, this bill would have placed numerous restrictions on breeders and fanciers, including requiring breeders nationwide to obtain an annual Oklahoma [...]