Blog Posts - Labradors
Life's a dog beach in December in Southern California...

Today I decided I needed to step away from the computer and take some time out to enjoy where we live in Southern California with my best Labrador pal, Cooper. Ever since the clocks changed Cooper hasn't quite adjusted to the hour difference, which...
by Jason in Hollywood on Dec 1, 2016
When that Dog’s too Old to Hunt

“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” ~ M. Acklam I was too young to actually remember it, but every time my...
by A 12 Gauge Girl on May 5, 2016
Santa was kind again this year...

Happy Boxing Day and a very Merry Christmas everyone. Yesterday we had a fun and fabulous Christmas Day with plenty of good food, friends and presents (and a glass of champagne or two, naturally). Look what Santa left... Once again Charlie and I m...
by Jason in Hollywood on Dec 26, 2015
Where did my sofas go...?

After living in our West Hollywood place for over five years and subjecting them to a big 90lb Yellow Labrador getting them messy, washing his paws and bouncing all over them, we thought it time to freshen things up. Have I been robbed? Fortunatel...
by Jason in Hollywood on Aug 10, 2015
Labrador Cooper is on the road to recovery...

To say the last few weeks have been a tad stressful is an understatement, and that's just how we've felt, I can only imagine how our Labrador Cooper has felt. Yesterday he had surgery to remove a large fatty tissue mass near his achilles tendon on hi...
by Jason in Hollywood on Jun 12, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day with extra Cooper kisses...

As it's Valentine's Day and love is all around, I couldn't resists gathering a few images together that help evoke the feeling that love and happiness is in the air. Obviously when I think of love the first thing that comes to mind is my husband an...
by Jason in Hollywood on Feb 14, 2015
Shark attack - he didn't stand a chance...

In honor of Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week, we couldn't resist getting Cooper his very own Jaws to chew on this week. This is one of those tough toys made from stronger materials that tend to last a bit longer, although it's been a while si...
by Jason in Hollywood on Aug 11, 2014
Dog showers are back at Hendry's Beach...

Today to extend the 4th of July holiday weekend we took an extra day off and headed up the coast to our favourite off-leash dog beach at Hendry's Beach in Santa Barbara. Cooper trying out the new dog showers at Hendry's Beach With everyone more o...
by Jason in Hollywood on Jul 7, 2014
Losing my love affair with Runyon Canyon...

I've spent the last six years taking our Yellow Labrador Cooper to Runyon Canyon for his morning constitutional and it used to be a weekday treat we shared, but the experience is becoming less and less enjoyable of late. Cooper has called Runyon Can...
by Jason in Hollywood on Jun 16, 2014
Starting a Happy 2014 at Hendry's Beach, Santa Barbara...

Happy 2014! There's nothing liking ushering in the New Year with a day at the beach with someone you know will really appreciate it. Dog-friendly Hendry's Beach, Santa Barbara Today we ventured to one of our favourite dog-friendly beaches in South...
by Jason in Hollywood on Jan 1, 2014
Take your dog to work--no longer for the cast of Downton Abbey

Because the cast spent so much time filming at Downton Abbey, properly called Highclere Castle, many of them had been bringing their dogs to work. The owners, the Earl and Countess of Camarvon, have now banned the practice. Not because they don’t l...
by The Poodle (and dog) blog on Aug 26, 2013
Labrador Cooper's 5th birthday playdate....

In honour of Cooper's fifth birthday today, off we went to Runyon Canyon so he could play with his favourite gal pal, Tikka. As you can see, he doesn't need a fancy party, balloons or a hat, he's happy with his friends chasing a ball around for a c...
by Jason in Hollywood on Apr 18, 2013
Labrador Cooper's 5th birthday playdate....

In honour of Cooper's fifth birthday today, off we went to Runyon Canyon so he could play with his favourite gal pal, Tikka. As you can see, he doesn't need a fancy party, balloons or a hat, he's happy with his friends chasing a ball around for a c...
by Jason in Hollywood on Apr 18, 2013
Yellow Labradors Pictures and Wallpapers

Yellow Labradors Pictures and Wallpapers ...
by Crazy Wallpapers on Nov 12, 2012
Criss Cross Applesauce: Oh My, Yes! Spiders Crawling UP My Spine

I had the distinct pleasure of having a case of the creepy crawlies all week. An outbreak of lice in the school will always do that to one. In fact, mention lice, ticks, fleas, crabs, mosquitoes or any disgusting manner of paras...
by United States of Motherhood on Jun 13, 2012