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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.

Should You Adopt A Labrador?

Adopting an abandoned dog is a rewarding act, and one that will change your life immeasurably. In this article we are going to look...

Choosing The Right Dog

Buying your first dog can be a life changing decision. Choosing the right dog will help to ensure that your life changes in a...

12 Easy Steps To Grooming A Labrador Who Hates Being Brushed

Many Labradors love being groomed. They stand in a blissful trance whilst you run a brush in long firms strokes along their body. Equally,...

Rescue Shelters: Giving Labradors a Second Chance

Each year in the UK, the USA, and elsewhere, hundreds of Labradors are abandoned, or given up by owners that can no longer care...

Ten Great Reasons To Start Clicker Training Your Labrador

More and more dog owners are turning to clicker training. In this article we take a look at the benefits of using this simple...

Clicker Training : Find Out What It’s All About.

What is clicker training?  How does it work, and how do we use it for training dogs? Do clickers work at a distance, and...

Labrador Training: The Basic Principles

In this article we are going to help you get to grips with the basic Labrador training principles, putting them into terms that even...

How To Get Your Labrador’s Attention Firmly Back On You

If you are fed up with your dog ignoring you, then you are not alone. Getting a lively dog to pay attention to his...

Labrador health:  Pyometra – how to make sure your dog is...

This is an article about a subject that has affected me personally. Two of my own dogs have been struck by pyometra in the...

Labrador puppy beds and bedding – tips and advice for keeping...

The first thing many of us want to buy for our new puppy is a bed. There is so much choice when it comes...