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Archive for August, 2009

Building a Dog House

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 30, 2009 – 4:15 pm

Have you ever built a dog house? I was at a party last night after a charity golf tournament and the owners had a lovely dog house for their labrador retriever puppy and he really seemed to enjoy it. Here are some tips I found on how to build a neat doghouse.
You should begin [...]



Preparing Your Pets for a Disaster

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 30, 2009 – 4:15 pm

I am watching the news right now of all of the Fires in California and thinking about all of the pets and animals that are in danger as well. I found a few tips to help you be prepared in case of an emergency.
Tip #1. Get a Pet Emergency Supplies Kit. Have it readily [...]



Do Labradors Make Good Guard Dogs?

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 26, 2009 – 8:37 pm

Quite a few friends ask me if labrador retrievers make good guard dogs. I can't speak for the entire breed of dogs but I think for the most part you would be better off looking into home alarm systems if you want to protect your house. That isn't entirely true but a german shepherd might [...]



Introducing Jasper-Roo……

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 26, 2009 – 8:00 pm

He is a little over a year old now, and much the clown. In the back ground is the rescue Golden we took in 2 weeks ago, she was very thin and only 44lbs being 14 months old, in the 2 weeks we've had here, she has put on a few lbs ( satin ball [...]



AKC’s Taking Command - August 2009

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 13, 2009 – 1:00 pm

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- Meet the Breeds Poll, Games and Stickers

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 12, 2009 – 3:00 pm

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NC Victory! Sponsor Pulls Bad Breeders Bill from Committee Consideration

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 11, 2009 – 8:00 am

[Tuesday, August 11, 2009]
Senate Bill 460 was delivered a final defeat for the year today when its sponsor, Sen. Don Davis, pulled the bill from consideration by the House Finance Committee.
Senate Bill 460 sought to unnecessarily regulate the operations of dog breeders in North Carolina. The American Kennel Club and the North Carolina Federation of [...]



North Carolina House to vote on Breeders Bill MONDAY

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 7, 2009 – 10:00 am

[Friday, August 07, 2009]
North Carolina Senate Bill 460 passed the House Commerce Committee yesterday on a 14-12 vote with several amendments. The measure is now scheduled to be heard Monday afternoon in the House Finance Committee. If the bill passes Finance, it will be voted on that evening by the full House.
It is imperative [...]



Keeping Your Dog Busy With Company Over

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 6, 2009 – 8:15 pm

Last Sunday we had another couple over for dinner and a few drinks. We were playing golf on our PS3 after dinner and Cooper was driving us crazy. He was barking and growling and basically running around like an idiot. I was a my witts end before I noticed that there were no toys around [...]



Immediate Action Needed!

Icon Written by Black Lab on August 6, 2009 – 1:00 pm

[Thursday, August 06, 2009]
Today, North Carolina Senate Bill 460 was assigned to the House Committee on Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship. The House Committee on Finance will also consider SB 460 if the Commerce committee approves the bill. Both the American Kennel Club and the North Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs continue to oppose SB [...]