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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.

Why Do Labradors Eat Rubbish?

Some Labradors eat rubbish. Plastic, stones, mud and disgusting dead animals is something many dogs indulge in. Some seem to get away with no ill effects...

How To Teach Your Labrador To Jump

Today's article is all about teaching your Labrador to jump. Like so many things, there is more than one way to achieve this. I'm going to...

Labrador Cross Breeds: should we exclude them?

A few days ago, one of my team posted a video of some silver Labrador puppies on the Labrador Site’s Facebook page. She thought it...

Why Does My Labrador Snore?

You may think it is cute or funny to hear your Labrador snoring. You may find it annoying. Especially if he shares your bedroom But what...

Should your Labrador sleep in your bed?

When I was a child, I longed to have my dog sleep on my bed. But the rules were firm. No dogs allowed upstairs. Now I...

Travel sickness in Labradors

Car sickness in a dog can make journeys quite miserable. For him and for you. So how can we avoid this horrible condition? And what can we...

Noisy Labradors: getting to the root of the problem

Some breeds of dog are naturally more noisy than others. But on the whole, noise is not the communication method of choice for dogs. Dogs...

Common Myths About Labrador Health Testing

It is hard for experienced Labrador owners to believe, but there are still puppy buyers out there,  purchasing Labrador puppies every week,  who do...

The Three Rs of Labrador Puppy Education

Labrador puppies are adorable.But they can also be a lot of trouble! Educating a puppy takes time and patience. Sometimes it can feel as...

Introducing Your Labrador To The New Baby

Bringing a new baby home is an amazing experience. It is also a daunting and exhausting one. A Labrador in the house can complicate things...