Vol. 2 No. 5
March April 03
Features
Run, Jump, Weave by Bonny Georgia Griffith
Welcome to one of the most popular competitive canine sports in the world.
Gender, Dominance, and the New Kid by Steve Smith
Some of the issues you’ll have to consider when bringing that new Lab into the family.
A “Heartworming” Story by Dr. Kyle Kerstetter
The cause and effect of heartworms in Labs.
The Role of the Opposition Reflex by Stephen C. Rafe
Tugging begets tugging, pushing begets pushing – how to use your dog’s inclination
to resist steady force to your benefit.
Life a Home with a TV Star by Dr. Christian Hageseth III
On screen or off, Jessie remains a Lab through and through.
What’s In a Method? by Amy Dahl
There’s more than one way to train a Lab. Which method is best for you?
Who Really Calls the Shots? A Photo Essay
Ah, the benefits of putting up with a little “voluntary humiliation.”
From a Veterinarian’s
Point of View
by Dr. Ben Character
Everyone who owns a pet
will someday be faced with
the end of that relationship.
Some may have to make
a decision on behalf
of their faithful canine
companion.
Departments
Just Labs – Just for Kids by Jake Smith & Tom Goldsmith
So you’re getting a new puppy?
In Their Debt by James Keldsen
Keeping us safe in the post 9/11 world.
Why Labs Do That by Tom Davis
How do they know what to give us, right at the moment we need it the most?
Citizen Lab by Amy & John Dahl
Stopping that puppy play-biting.
Sorta Stupid Lab Tricks
Getting a drink from the fridge.
The Vet Clinic by Dr. Jill Hyland Ayres & Dr. Rose Davidson
Coping with seizures.
Etcetera
“Find the Tennis Ball” Winners
The World According to Junior by Junior Watson
You mean that’s what the whole “fixed” thing means? There’s got to be a way out of this!
Subscriber Photos
A Letter Home submitted by Dan and Nancy Racki
Just Labs Seal of Approval by Winston Morrow
The Michigan Lab Gathering by Jason Smith
What started out as a friendly Internet discussion group has
grown into a gathering of friends and Labs.
Snuce: The (Un)Lucky Lab
by Mary Wasche
Cats aren’t the only ones with nine lives.
Just How It Is
by Laurie Morrow
