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Pippa Mattinson

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Pippa Mattinson is the best selling author of several books on dogs. She is the founder of the Labrador Site and a regular contributor. She is passionate about helping people enjoy their Labradors and lives in Hampshire with her husband and four dogs.

How to Teach a Dog to Stay

Stay command training is an extension of the sit or down command. To teach a dog to stay you...

Labrador Feeding Demystified: A Comprehensive Expert Guide

The best Labrador food is high in fat and protein, but low in carbohydrates. Great diets avoid fillers, and are...

When Can Puppies Go Outside: Guidelines For New Puppy Parents

Puppies can go outside from 8 weeks old in your backyard for potty training,...

What Can Dogs Not Eat – Which Foods Are Not Safe...

What can dogs not eat? We separate the facts from the myths so you can have peace of mind. There are many substances that are...

Total Recall Dog Training

I’m Pippa Mattinson, a writer, and British trainer of hunting dogs. I am the author of the original Total Recall dog training...

Should You Wash Your Hands After Petting A Dog

From a health and safety perspective it makes perfect sense to wash your hands after handling a pet. But our dogs usually...

Labrador Retriever Lifespan – How Long Do Labs Live?

The average Labrador Retriever lifespan is 12 to 12.5 years. Although a recent study suggests chocolate Labs...

Can Dogs Eat This? Foods You Can Safely Share (And Some...

Sharing is caring right? Well not always. There are plenty of human foods that are not good for dogs,...

Pippa’s Big Guide To The Best Puppy Toys You Can Buy

The best puppy toys for Labs and other large breed dogs have to be really tough to last more than a few...

A Different Perspective: Rottweiler vs Labrador

Labs and Rottweilers are both high energy breeds that need plenty of exercise and thorough training. If you are not...