Your Labrador Retriever Puppy Month By Month
Terry Albert, an award-winning writer and artist, has been working with dogs for over 25 years as a dog trainer, foster home, and pet sitter. A long-time Lab owner, she has previously written books about Basset Hounds, Labrador Retrievers and Boxers. Her writing credits include Petco, PetDoc.com, Delta Society, and numerous websites and newsletters. She has won several Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America for her artwork and writing. Besides owning Labs, Terry fostered dozens of Labradors while a volunteer for Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue. A member of the Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association, she served as AKC Public Education Coordinator for the club.When she moved to California, Terry was a founding member of Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue, and a member of the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club. She also served on the Board of Directors for LabMed, which funds medical care for homeless Labs nationwide. Terry has also served on the Board of Directors for Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue and the Humane Society of Seattle/King Co. She is a past recipient of Channel 10-San Diego's Leadership Award for her volunteer work. Deb Eldredge, DVM is a graduate of Cornell and the winner of the Gentle Doctor Award for best client care. She is also an award-winning writer, the author of 10 books on pets, and the past President of the Dog Writers Association of America. Don and Barbara Ironside have owned Labs for 38 years and shown them in conformation, obedience and hunting tests. Under the name Fawnhaven Labradors, they have owned and bred multiple breed champions and hunting dogs. Their achievements include Best Of Breed at the Labrador Retriever National Specialty along with numerous obedience titles and Master Hunters.