~Miss Molly~
Our 3 1/2 month old Molly is the newest addition to our family. We got her back in June, from a breeder out of Miami FL. Molly comes from great champion lines and her dad is the 2011 Potomac Champion!!
Playing in the backyard is her favorite thing to do. Not for to long though, she's still a puppy and will crash after 20 min of hard playing! She loves to sleep in her crate and is perfectly content chewing her favorite deer antler in there for an hour or so while we are busy.
She already knows a few tricks and commands too! She can do Sit, Down, Wait, Stay, and we are working on her Stand for the Shows!!
These pictures were taken several weeks ago in our Grandma's flower garden.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Books we recommend for lab owners.
Over the years of owning labradors we have found a hand full of books that helped us train and understand labradors. Its important to be prepared for your new puppy and to start training as soon as she comes home.
First Book : Family Dog by Richard A. Wolters
"Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks."
He also has 3 other great retriever field training books - Gun Dog, Water Dog, and Game Dog.
Second Book: Barron's Dog Bible Labrador Retriever by Joan Hustace Walker
This book covers orgins of the Lab, the World according to Labradors, Caring for a Lab, Living with a Labrador, Health and Nutrition, Grooming, and the Senior Labrador retriever.
"There is no question why the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in the world. Much of the breed's popularity has to do with his ability to excel in so many sports, activities, and service work, as well his capacity to adapt to so many different lifestyles. The Labrador is a willing, eager learner with a great nose, intense focus, and a big, friendly temperament that makes him not only fun to train but also a joyful companion."

Ellie looking serious!!!
First Book : Family Dog by Richard A. Wolters
"Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks."
He also has 3 other great retriever field training books - Gun Dog, Water Dog, and Game Dog.
Second Book: Barron's Dog Bible Labrador Retriever by Joan Hustace Walker
This book covers orgins of the Lab, the World according to Labradors, Caring for a Lab, Living with a Labrador, Health and Nutrition, Grooming, and the Senior Labrador retriever.
"There is no question why the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in the world. Much of the breed's popularity has to do with his ability to excel in so many sports, activities, and service work, as well his capacity to adapt to so many different lifestyles. The Labrador is a willing, eager learner with a great nose, intense focus, and a big, friendly temperament that makes him not only fun to train but also a joyful companion."
Ellie looking serious!!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy July 4th!
Happy 4th of July! We thank all the members of the U.S. military for serving this wonderful country! Here at Horne's Labradors, Dusty, Ellie and, Molly are joining in the celebration with their Red, White, and, Blue bandanas!
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