Millbreakrun Labradors

05/25/2024

10/02/2023

Can we please stop expecting that EVERY dog wants to go to dog parks, daycares, patio parties and have birthday parties with other dogs! Nobody loves dogs more than me, but I’m here to tell you that dogs aren’t human children. They don’t want to do everything a human child does. Breed can matter when deciding what is fun for your best friend. Your Husky may have the energy to run, your Retriever may want to retrieve and your terrier may want to chase and grab. So yes, raising them with kindness is paramount, but paying attention to their needs is too. I said it.

This mentality that every dog has to be “social” with other people and dogs is keeping my shelter full, my days long and my heart broken, because I see the best dogs passed over, because they wouldn’t do well at a dog park or daycare. Not every dog needs to like your friends. I keep my dog in his room when people come over, because he isn’t comfortable around everyone, and I don’t want to set him up for failure. Love your dog enough to respect her boundaries.

Your dog doesn’t want to meet every dog. The reality show you watched about dog training and dog adoption is fake, I’ve worked in television, it’s edited to create a good story, not necessarily a real story. Let’s stop these narratives on dog ownership that are SOLD to us and based on making money. Dogs aren’t a business they are our best friends. Remember that.

Your dog can be perfectly safe and happy without overstimulating daycare or doggy birthday parties. Those things are fun for some dogs, but not for all. I want to take my dog everywhere, I want to give my dog the things I would want, but for the love of dogs in shelters everywhere, let’s ask dogs what do they REALLY want?

Dogs want more sniffs, waterlogged sticks, a quiet place to decompress, a space to stretch their legs and you to respect their body language and boundaries. They are talking to you…listen.

07/02/2023

Ralphie is a Lab X Anatolian Shepherd cross and is approximately 2 years old or less. He was saved from… Diana Bates needs your support for Help Ralphie Run

06/24/2023

Wait at least 2 years, please.

06/23/2023

05/19/2023

This is the second dog in the last two weeks that we’ve had come in to our hospital with this type of bone stuck around it’s mandible. Separate companies but the EXACT same design.

Please do NOT buy this type of bone for your pup! It’s not worth the risk. Luckily for this patient, our technician was able to wiggle it free but our previous patient was under general anesthesia for nearly a half hour while we went through every tool in our arsenal to saw through both sides of the bone safely.
Both dogs are lucky that they did not end up with lacerations or broken teeth.

05/18/2023

Please....Just DON"T

03/16/2023

All the beautiful colors and color combinations

02/20/2023

Borrowed from another group. This sums up Labradors really well.

WHEN CHOOSING A LABRADOR, MAKE SURE IT HAS THE STANDARD DESCRIBED BELOW:

- The Labrador does not walk; he/she trots!
With a certain air of confidence and looking at the world from its immeasurable "height" while thinking ... “at what are you looking? Have you never seen such a beautiful creature as I am?”

- The Labrador does not run, but sprints like a rocket; he does not jump, but flies!

- The Labrador doesn’t play. For him, a game is something to be taken seriously.

- When the Labrador sleeps, it cannot simply be said that he sleeps.
He spreads on the sofa, becomes catatonic, reaches Nirvana ... and snores like a tractor!

- The Labrador never begs for food. He simply makes a gentle munching sound that announces what his belly demands. He stares at you while ribbons of drool run from his marshmallow mouth, accompanied by high-pitch sounds like a verse by a tormented poet.

- The Labrador does not need to talk. He commands telepathy, hypnosis, ultra-sensory perception .... and paws, should you fail to understand the previous prompts.

- When he eats, the Labrador does not just consume his meal. He/she devours it, gulps, swallows, gulps, and then looks at you as if to say, “it tastes fine, where’s the rest of it?!"

- The Labrador does not wag its tail, but he waddles, or more precisely, "he shakes his behind"! It doesn't follow you .... the Labrador is the most obsessive of stalkers.

The Labrador never follows you; he tracks your every movement with the precision of a secret agent.

- The Labrador has a relationship with you that is not simply one of affection ...no, he is not close to you. He is a part of you. The Labrador does not run towards you, but he invests you! He claims you in an exuberant fashion!!

When you pat him, he’s in ecstasy and slips effortlessly into a land of contentment , usually at your feet.
The Labrador worships, adores, idolizes and loves you as only a Labrador can. That is his sole purpose in life.

You are missed my big hound, so very much ❤️

02/04/2023

BOLO

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Rowdy is home safe & sound after 2 days, 12 hours :)

"Thanks for everyone and anyone who has prayed for our reunion. Rowdy is safe and sound with me. "
-Rowdy's Owner
Please spread the word! Rowdy was LOST on February 2, 2023 in Franklin, TX 77856 near James Cemetery Road and FM1940

Message from Owner: Rowdy took off on Thursday morning February 2nd in the thunderstorm and hasn’t come back . I’m worried sick about him, please help me find my little man Rowdy.

Description: Dark red golden retriever male, 63 pounds and nine years old

For more info or to contact Rowdy's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/8742676

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

01/22/2023

Good info to have in case! 🙏❤️🐕

12/16/2022

Snow globes my contain anti-freeze!

12/02/2022

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dogdepression?utm_campaign=1139211_KC%20enews%20-%20November%202022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Kennel%20Club%20Limited&dm_i=52XO,OF0R,3MRYY3,2YDF1,1

If you worry that your dog seems sad or low, you can find out about signs to look out for, potential causes and discover how to help your dog feel happier.

11/20/2022

📬 From our direct, Mariah Alexander:
Labrador retriever who had been vomiting off and on since coming home from pet sitter 2 weeks ago! The rads made our jaws drop as we tried to guess what on earth they could be. 1 exploratory later and rubber toys! The toys don't seem regretful AT ALL! 🤣, Dad was not happy but deuce is doing great! 😂😂

11/01/2022

Boarding for the holidays are almost booked up. Get in touch this week or we might not be able to accommodate your furry family member over THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS or NEW YEARS.
Spots have already been booked for Spring Break so plan ahead! Prices start at $25/dog/day and go up. Pricing varies based on size, multiple dogs, accommodations and length of stays ...So please contact us with your specific needs.

Dog Training is available for evaluations to be done to be put on a waitlist.
PLEASE plan ahead....meaning if you are planning on getting a puppy, get on a list early so they are trained right away, THE RIGHT WAY. The quality of your life with that pup will be far more enjoyable with a trained dog.

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10/11/2022

Hank the GSP is looking for his own family
Call or PM me

09/08/2022

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sporting-dog-talk/id1451026175?i=1000479433459

‎Show Sporting Dog Talk, Ep Episode 75: Kristin Best- Developing Puppy Trust & Identifying Dog Avoidance Behaviors - Jun 24, 2020

09/04/2022

https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/dog-training/preventing-heat-stress-and-hypothermia-in-hunting-dogs/?fbclid=IwAR0SznyQNYWVTyr32Pw1j8XANanaVhyR3KumvQJ1jLANIi-AEyxpq7prAaA

it's to be aware of two real dangers to our pets - hyperthermia and hypothermia and preventing cold and heat stress in hunting dogs.

09/01/2022

Love this

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08/27/2022

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08/24/2022

TRUTH

It’s not complicated to see how these three interactions would create negative responses. They teach bullies to be more intense bullies, they teach insecure dogs to be more insecure—and proactive in their defense—and so the bullies become more dangerous and reactive, and the insecure become nervous and reactive.

It’s simple stuff. And yet owners engage in these three activities daily, and then wonder why they’re seeing aggression and/or reactivity.

08/24/2022