Belvoir Labrador Retriever

11/04/2024

10/31/2024

While Halloween is full of fun and treats, keeping our furry friends safe during the festivities is important. Here are tips to ensure a safe and stress-free night for your pet, and signs to watch out for!

🕸️ Create a Safe Space: Trick-or-treaters and costumes can be overwhelming. Set up a quiet, cozy spot in their Ruff Land Performance Kennel where they can relax away from the commotion.

🍬 Keep Candy Out of Reach: Chocolate and candy are tempting but can harm pets. Make sure all treats are kept out of their paws' reach. Read the graphic to keep an eye out for signs that your pup may have eaten Halloween candy.

👻 Costumes Are Optional: If your pet doesn’t like dressing up, skip the costume. Their comfort is key!

10/26/2024

10/13/2024

💯 solid advice

10/02/2024

HAPPY NATIONAL BLACK DOG DAY from the crew at Belvoir Labradors

09/26/2024

Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating

As temperatures continue to soar across the country, a simple yet innovative technique could be the key to keeping dogs safe from heat-related illnesses.

New research published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association(JAVMA) reveals that teaching dogs to voluntarily dunk their heads in water is the most effective method for rapidly cooling them down after exercise. The study, conducted by researchers at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania, compared various cooling methods and found that voluntary head dunking not only cooled dogs faster than other techniques but also prevented dangerous post-exercise temperature spikes.

This method could be a game-changer for dog owners and handlers, especially in situations where access to large quantities of water is limited.

This study changes our understanding of cooling methods in the dog," said Dr. Cynthia M. Otto, lead author of the study and executive director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. "During heat stress, blood flow to the head, nose, tongue and ears is increased. Cooling the tissues of the head allows for rapid cooling of the whole body with limited amounts of water. Furthermore, training the dog to participate in the cooling process can enhance not only its safety, but the human animal bond." Continue reading: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=304359

09/24/2024

Our 15th Annual Tricks for Treats event is coming up! We are currently looking for business to set up and pass out dog treats to the pups and other info to the humans. There is no cost to participate and costumes are encouraged. For more info contact Mari Brooks at 810-275-0433 or [email protected]

09/16/2024

The sweet-faced, lovable Labrador Retriever reigned as America’s most popular dog breed for 31 years. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around.

Why do you love the breed?

09/11/2024

Today, we remember the brave souls of 9/11, including the incredible rescue dogs who worked alongside first responders.

These brave animals worked tirelessly alongside rescue teams, helping to search for survivors and providing comfort to those in need.

Their contributions deserve to be remembered, not just for what they did in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, but for the lasting impact they’ve had on the world of working dogs.

https://www.workingdogmagazine.com/remembering-the-dogs-of-911/