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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 Spay Your Dog? The Pros and Cons.

You should spay your dog if you are confident that it is the right decision for her,...

Teaching Bite Inhibition To Your Labrador Puppy

Bite inhibition is the ability of a dog to modify the force of his bite. Puppies have powerful jaws, even...

Can Dogs Eat Bones?

My dogs love to munch down on meaty bones, and yours would too! Dogs can eat bones safely, provided that...

Teaching A Dog To Heel In Simple Stages

Teaching a dog to heel can be achieved in three simple stages, establishing the position, walking at heel and adding...

Dog whistles: Should You Buy, Which is Best, and How to...

Dog whistle training is the process of teaching your dog to display a specific behavior in response to a specific sound, the...

Breeding Labradors: Should My Dog Have Puppies?

Breeding a litter of puppies has huge appeal for many people. And indeed, absolutely anyone can breed from...

Dog Repellent vs Training To Keep Dogs Out Of Your Garden

Dog repellent comes in many forms, but they are all physical methods of discouraging your dog to go near a...

How To Socialize Your Puppy

To socialize your puppy you will need to introduce them to a variety of places, people, vehicles and objects before they hit...

How To Train A Puppy To Pee Outside

Puppies don't pee outdoors unprompted, you have to teach them the outdoors is the right place to go to the...

Why Does My Labrador Eat Grass?

Does your Labrador eat grass? Grass eating in dogs feels like an odd behavior for a carnivore, but it's actually...