Interview with Shelby
With three Labs in the mix here, we’re going to go through and interview each of them about what it’s like to a Lab, what things they like to do all day, and the things they’re especially passionate...
View ArticleNo, Skunks Are Not Playmates!
Ah, lessons learned of necessity, aren’t they wonderful? Well, let me tell you, they are not wonderful on a Wednesday night when you’re already in bed reading. I had gone up to bed early to read my...
View ArticleMaddie and Milo: Becoming Friends
It is hard to believe how much life has changed for us in the past three weeks. Milo came home as a soft, sleepy little yellow bundle and has emerged as a bright, energetic little pup with a great...
View ArticleNap Time is Studio Time
It’s Sunday afternoon, about 1:30, and thanks to a tip I picked up at our orientation meeting for our puppy class at St. Hubert’s Dog Training in Madison, NJ, I have had a major breakthrough in my new...
View ArticleSupporting a Good Cause
Hey, are you awake? You’ve gotta wake up and learn about this amazing thing! The three wonderful Labradors in our extended family, Maddie, Milo and Shelby, bring us so much joy and also provide us with...
View ArticleTurns out making a dog bed isn’t so hard!
It turns out that making a comfortable and stylish dog bed isn’t as difficult as I would have thought. It’s especially easy when you pick a simple shape like a rectangle or a square! This blog post is...
View ArticleHerding Dogs
New best buddies! This past weekend Shelby and Milo got to meet each other for the first time. We arranged to meet my parents, with Maddie and Milo, at my uncle’s house (who lives partway between me...
View ArticleA Puppy, a Kitchen and a Sketchbook… A Recipe for Good Memories
It’s hard to believe it’s been over a month since we adopted our wonderful new Lab, Milo. The time has gone by so fast, and yet, it feels like he has been a part of our lives forever. We have taken...
View ArticleA Model Puppy
It’s that time! Time to begin slowly introducing Milo to the wonderful world of being a model. The key, of course, is to always make it feel like a game and never make it feel like “work”. To be a good...
View ArticleWhat Color is Your Lab?
We know that your favorite color of Lab is the one that greets you with a wagging tail and a wet kiss every time you come home. So, to make sure that you can purchase an image that looks like the Lab...
View ArticleMilo and Maddie Visit the Fire Department
Chief DeRosa and Joshua with Maddie and Milo. It is always suggested that you introduce a puppy to all kinds of people and situations while they are young. Well, Milo certainly had a unique experience...
View Article11 Things Every Lab Owner Should Have
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View ArticleHero Lab Saves Owner
If there was ever a time to be incredibly proud to be “related” to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, this was certainly the week! Our three wonderful “Released Pups” from Guiding Eyes for the Blind bring us...
View ArticleOne Holiday Down, One To Go
We had a terrific Christmas visit and all three puppies enjoyed spending time together and playing almost non-stop. Hopefully your Christmas was as full of fun and family as ours was. We’ll let the...
View ArticleMonth Long Art Show in Millburn
We’re happy to let to you know that many Maddie Lab Studio images are on display at the Milllburn Library for the month of January. The images include some new illustrations and some new color options...
View ArticleBeginnings of an Image
{This post contains affiliate links} I am currently working on a drawing for a new piece and thought I’d share a few pictures of the process. The image consists of three Labs sitting in a snow covered...
View ArticleMaddie’s Birthday Donation
Donation to Dallas / Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue Club Earlier this year we had decided to honor Maddie’s 10th birthday by donating to a Lab rescue organization that helps out senior Labs. We...
View ArticlePersonal and Personalized Valentine’s Day Gift
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I know that it’s sometimes hard to figure out what to get people for Valentine’s Day, so I thought I’d help you out a little with a...
View ArticleKeeping your Lab Happy and Healthy this Winter
By now we’ve all heard about the Polar Vortex and the extremely cold weather that has been going on in many parts of the United States this winter. For many areas in the South this is much colder...
View ArticleDogs Solve Valentine’s Day Conundrum
We all love our dogs and know they bring joy to our lives. But, with Valentine’s Day at the end of the week, we’d like to give a “shout out” to the power of dogs to help people expand their human...
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