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Archive for July, 2009

15 Bills to be Heard on Tuesday, July 14th!

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

[Friday, July 10, 2009]
The Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government has scheduled consideration of 14 dog-related bills at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14th. Another bill of importance, HB 344 (see info, below ) will be heard concurrently by the Joint Judiciary Committee.
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Is Your Dog a Tv Watcher?

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 9, 2009 – 6:45 pm

For some reason I will catch Cooper every so often engrossed in watching television. It's seems to be totally random. There doesn't seem to be a pattern in what he seems to enjoy watching. One time he may be watching sports like baseball and hockey and the next it might be a commercial on Mesothelioma lawyers or [...]



AKC’s Taking Command — July 2009

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 9, 2009 – 1:00 pm

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Crate Training For Your Puppy

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 5:24 pm

Teaching your puppy crate <a href=”http://blacklabcash.blogspot.com/2006/04/training-flow-chart-from-smartwork.html”>training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his <a href=”http://blacklabcash.blogspot.com/2006/04/training-flow-chart-from-smartwork.html”>training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his "pack" is one very good reason for starting [...]



First Aid Kit for Your Dog

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 4:45 pm

It`s summer time and that means that many of us will be travelling to the cottage, to parks or any other vacation with our furry friends. Remember just like your children, it`s a good idea to have a first aid kit for your dog on hand. I came across and interesting article on what to [...]



July 2009 Photo Contest!

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 4:45 pm

Dominick has chosen the theme of "Canine Family Portrait" for July's contest. Here's a terrific shot of his two handsome boys Dominick and Capulin:
So, post your best Canine Family Portrait!  The Contest will be closed for entries on Sunday, July 26th. Good luck to all and thank you to our sponsors. If you [...]

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Winner of June 2009 Photo Contest

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 4:45 pm

Congratulations to Dominick for his winning picture for the theme of "Show us your Best Head Tilt".
He will choose the next theme and receive a collar from our sponsor 3 dirty dawgz.
Congratulations to KarinB for her 2nd place picture.
She will be receiving a Lab window sticker from our sponsor stickerfoundry.
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Replaced My Home Computer

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 4:45 pm

Well I tried everything I could do to save my home computer but in the end it was just too far gone for me to save. I lost a bit of information I needed but nothing too major. I went online and looked at some laptops and netbooks. I could not believe how reasonably priced they [...]



Treating Your Sick Dog

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 4:45 pm

I was reading through some recent posts on the forums about using natural methods people were using to treat their dogs when they are sick. I am all for using natural methods or alternative methods for treating illness or preventing illness but you must approach such a thing very carefully. You should never use regular [...]



North Carolina Responsible Dog Owners Making an Impact- Continued Action Needed

Icon Written by Black Lab on July 8, 2009 – 4:00 pm

A new Legislative Alert has been posted to the AKC web site:
American Kennel Club News Article North Carolina Responsible Dog Owners Making an Impact- Continued Action Needed
Date of Article: July 08, 2009
The numerous calls and letters North Carolina Senators have received from responsible dog breeders and fanciers is making a difference!
Today the North [...]