This article by Dr. Carmen Battaglia describes the benefits of neurostimulation of puppies at a very young age.  We perform this procedure on all of our puppies.

Lots of good information on the whelping process and what to do in case of emergencies.  The other areas of the site have lots of good information as well.

Another good article on whelping puppies, with information on caring for newborn pups.

The ultimate hunting retriever site, with lots of information on clubs, events, results, and more.

Training articles, chat room, and a discussion forum make this site worth a look.

Pro trainer Mike Lardy's site has good training information and tips.

This national club site has a lot of information about buying and caring for dogs, as well as show information and an online store.

Hoflin Publishing offers a lot of information, dog cartoons, books, and dog lists.  They also have prints and an FAQ section on labs.

Online magazine for gun dog enthusiasts. Training and dog care supplies and equipment, articles, classifieds, kennel listing, and marketplace.

Another organization offering hunt tests for retrievers.  Classified ads, club information, test schedules and premiums, and a discussion forum.

This travel guide lists dog-friendly hotels, parks, and attractions to make your travel-planning easier.

The international magazine for and about working and sporting dogs, and the people who love them.

This book is the one we recommend to our clients so they can start training their puppy.