November / December 2008
VOLUME 8 NUMBER 4
Features
Home for the Holidays
What makes the holidays so special for a Lab?
by Steve Smith
New Findings on Exercised Induced Collapse
Some new results from recent genetic tests.
by Dr. Dave Erlewein
Through It All
A photo essay
Some new results from recent genetic tests.
Helping the Timid Dog
In a previous issue, we discussed how to deal with an overly bold dog. Now, we look at the other end of the spectrum.
by Stephen C. Rafe
2008 Buyer’s Guide
Is Your Lab Ready for Therapy Work?
How to tell if your Lab has what it takes to be a therapy dog.
by Natalie Kidd
On Santa’s Naughty List
A photo essay
When it comes to who’s been naughty or nice, there’s no question with these Labs.
Shopping Temptations
I only needed a bag of dog food.
by Pat Clark
Departments
In Their Debt
by Shelley Bueche
Tackling crime.
Citizen Lab
by Amy Dahl
Alternatives to punishment.
Drill of the (every other) Month
by Vickie Lamb
Marking at the next level.
Why Labs Do That
by Tom Davis
More old dog quirks.
The Vet Clinic
by Dr. Ben Character
Understanding and handling estrus.
Just Labs – Just For Kids
by Jake Smith & Tom Goldsmith
Essential Labrador gear.
Ectetera
The BBS Says!…
Subscriber Photos
In Tribute
The World According to Junior
by Junior Watson
Someone else takes the pen while Junior is incarcerated.
“Find the Tennis Ball” Winners