January / February 2009
VOLUME 8 NUMBER 5
Features
Crate Expectations
You may not like them, but a crate can be a Lab ownerˊs friend.
by Karen Edwards
Minimizing Injuries
Look for a sound dog.
by Sharon Potter
Anatomy of a Beg
A photo essay
five types of begs and how to read them.
No-No’s
What are we Lab owners doing wrong with our dogsˊ training and health? The experts have their say.
by Jason Smith
A Long Winter’s Nap
A photo essay
Let sleeping Labs lie…
Murphy’s Laws
The new pup lives up to her name.
by Steve Smith
Departments
In Their Debt
by Shelley Bueche
An Alzheimerˊs assistance dog team – 24/7.
Citizen Lab
by Amy Dahl
Enrichment.
Drill of the (every other) Month
by Vickie Lamb
Marking, phase three.
Why Labs Do That
by Tom Davis
A final dose of old age.
The Vet Clinic
by Dr. Ben Character
Neonatal care.
Just Labs – Just For Kids
by Jake Smith & Tom Goldsmith
What are some good manners an indoor Lab should have?
Ectetera
The BBS Says!…
Subscriber Photos
In Tribute
The World According to Junior
by Junior Watson
Top 10 way you know youˊre owned by a Lab.
“Find the Tennis Ball” Winners