Category: Labrador Breed Facts

Training Your Labrador: Expert Tips and Techniques from Hidden Pond Labradors

Labrador Retriever puppy playing in yard

Labrador Retrievers are known for their intelligence, trainability, and friendly nature. However, training any dog, including Labradors, requires time, patience, and a structured approach. As experts in breeding and training Labradors, Hidden Pond Labradors is here to share some invaluable tips and techniques to help you effectively train your beloved Labrador. Whether you’re starting with… Read more »

Change the Way You Work from Home with Your Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever in home with owner

We’re coming up on almost three years since the global pandemic hit. As many people started to work from home, some have stayed in that situation. Their work lives have changed, so they don’t need to go into the office anymore. If you are a dog owner, especially a Labrador Retriever owner, this can be… Read more »

Fleas And Your Labrador Retriever

Labrador eating food

Knowing how to get rid of fleas is extremely important, especially during this time when everyone is staying home. Fleas on dogs happen more often than you think, so it’s much better to be prepared just in case. There are ways to get rid of them, and there are also ways to prevent them.  Here… Read more »

How to Choose the Right Stud Dog for Your Bitch

High-Quality Stud Dogs in NY

If you’re looking to produce a healthy litter of Labrador puppies with your bitch, it’s incredibly important that you find her the right stud dog, or Sire. Look no further than Hidden Ponds Labradors—through either side-by-side breeding or semen shipment, we have a history of producing litters that have proven immensely successful in the long… Read more »

Importance of Feeding Your Labrador Retriever Right

Labrador Retriever ready to eat their food

Like humans, dogs need to eat healthy as well. If a Labrador Retriever is eating badly, their health will have some major issues down the road. It’s important to understand this as a dog owner. You never want to spoil them all the time with treats or junk food from the table. After a while,… Read more »

Labrador Retrievers and the AKC Breed Standard

Labrador god laying down in a field

At Hidden Pond Labradors, we place a large emphasis on the AKC breed standard, ensuring that our dogs come from upstanding championship bloodlines and are certified by the American Kennel Club. The AKC Breed Standard is essentially a set of criteria for a dog to be considered of the highest breed quality possible. In brief… Read more »

5 Tips for Bringing Home a Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever puppy playing in yard

If you’re looking to bring home a beautiful Labrador Retriever, there are some things you should keep in mind for when you do. As a first-time dog owner, it’s natural to get caught up in the idea of being the best dog owner. If you’re someone who has a busy life going out, hanging out… Read more »

How to Keep Your Labrador Safe this Summer

Labrador Retriever sitting outside in the summer

As the summer approaches, you are likely preparing for long days, time outdoors, and some serious heat. Labradors are loveable, energetic dogs that need to play outside daily; and in the summer there’s some specific precautions you should take to make sure your Labrador is safe! Below are some tips to make sure you and… Read more »

The Importance of Training Your Labrador to Retrieve

Woman training Labrador to retrieve

Labrador Retrievers are the best dogs around, especially when it comes to families. They are some of the most loving and friendly dogs out there, but they still need to be trained. Different dog breeds have different ways of being trained. Many dog owners looking for Labradors make the mistake of thinking that they’re naturally… Read more »

The Importance of Training Your Labrador Retriever

Training your labrador retriever as a puppy

Bringing a Labrador Retriever into your life is something that takes responsibility and loyalty. It’s not an easy task, but it can change your life for the better. Labrador Retrievers are some of the most friendly and loving dogs on the planet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy being troublemakers, especially when they’re young… Read more »