Potty training is one of the first major accomplishments you and your puppy will need to work toward together. The process is going to require a lot of patience, diligence, and dedication on your end. But it will be well worth it when your puppy is happily going to the bathroom outside and you don’t... Read more » The post Puppy Potty Training: Do’s & Don’ts to Follow first appeared on Lankas Labs ..read more

Becoming a dog parent is a fun and fulfilling experience. There’s nothing that can compare to a dog’s unconditional love for you, the laughter they bring with their crazy antics, or those adorable puppy eyes when they’re begging for a treat. But bringing home a new puppy is a lot different in theory than it... Read more » The post Are You Ready to Bring Home A Puppy? Here’s How You Can Tell first appeared on Lankas Labs ..read more

The start of a new year has become synonymous with the idea of a clean slate. Flipping from one calendar to the next feels like an opportunity to work on yourself, reevaluate your goals, and commit to a new plan for meeting those goals. If you’re a dog owner, this milestone of fresh beginnings is... Read more » The post New Year’s Resolutions for Dog Parents first appeared on Lankas Labs ..read more

A well-trained dog makes a better family companion, is easier to take out and introduce to new people, and can be an effective tool on the hunting field. If you put in the time and effort, there are a lot of things you can train a dog to do. When it comes to training a... Read more » The post 4 Commands Every Hunting Dog Should Master first appeared on Lankas Labs ..read more

Fall may be one of the most popular seasons, but it is certainly not the longest. Now that the leaves are in full color-changing swing and the chill is permanently settling in, it won’t be long until the first signs of winter make their debut. As the weather gets colder and the snow gets closer... Read more » The post 4 Winter Dog Walking Tips to Keep Your Pup Safe first appeared on Lankas Labs ..read more

Throughout history, humans have employed animals to complete many different jobs for us. Dogs in particular have fulfilled many roles from hospital helpers to members of the police force, military, and more. A profession for our four-legged friends, and dogs in particular, that seems to be cropping up more and more in the last few... Read more » The post What Is an Emotional Support Dog? first appeared on Lankas Labs ..read more

Bringing home a new puppy is a big decision. Bringing home the right puppy is an even bigger one. It’s difficult to predict how a dog will fit into your family based on one or two brief meetings, but it is possible to get a good idea if you know what to look for. Think... Read more ..read more

When you first bring a new puppy home, all you probably want to do is cuddle, play, and spoil it. And of course, you should do all of those things! It can’t just be all fun and games, however. It’s equally as important that you also begin training your puppy as soon as you bring... Read more ..read more

There are plenty of reasons for your dog to get excited about the Fourth of July—more people around to play with, food scraps dropping off paper plates, a day spent frolicking freely in the backyard. For a lot of dogs, however, there is one thing they would prefer to do without on Independence Day: fireworks.... Read more ..read more

Just like you and I, dogs love warm, sunny weather. To your dog, nice weather means more time spent outside chasing squirrels, longer walks, and plenty of sunbathing in the backyard. Sounds like doggy paradise, doesn’t it? While it’s great that warm summer weather gives your dog more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, the high... Read more ..read more