One great thing about adopting a rescue dog is the sense of community that is developed through the rescuing of these sweet animals! There are transport coordinators that love to see happy pictures of the pup they pulled out of a dismal shelter on their last day - and foster parents that like to keep up to date with puppies they've fostered as they grow up! So we encourage you and your new pup to send us updates about your newest addition and we'll post them on our

SUCCESS STORIES

The world wide-web provides us with these fantastic tools to keep in touch and grow as a Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue Forever Family! So use the following tools to keep up to date with events happening with RMLR and send us updates in return!

      

Click any of the links to join our groups and keep in touch with us!

JOIN our Dogster.com Group!

Your dogs' continued health is very important. Here is a list of vets that are willing to give an initial free exam to your dog if seen in the first 10 days of adoption. Some require proof with a copy of your adoption paperwork and bring your updated immunizations. This is a great way to establish a vet for your dogs' continued care.

 Vetting Resources

 

Pet Insurance is also a great idea when owning a dog. A few dollars a month can save thousands when an accident, a mishap or an emergency happens. There are several companies that offer pet insurance for under $20 a month! Search the internet and see which works for you!

 

 

We at the Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue embrace several forms of training your dog. We believe there are different types of training that work for each dog and fit their personalities more appropriately than others. As long as it's constructive, educational and not abusive or aggressive - we think it could be a great way to train your pup.

Some basic training tips we have for any new dog owner are as follows:

Crates are a great way to help train a dog in a new environment. They can help with house training, destructive behavior, and provide a safe place. Placing the crate in a central area and practicing with the dog for short periods of time while at home is a great way to start.

Exercise is essential for any dog, especially labs! Many bahvior problems can be avoided with adequate exercise. Daily walks not only help exercise the dog (and you) but help you bond with your new dog. Other great ways to exercise your dog are teaching fetch, hikes, agility classes, training classes and taking them to the dog park.

Training is a great way to start your dog off at any age. Socialization is very important for dogs. It's good to introduce them to many different people, places, sounds and other dogs. Group classes or private lessons are a great way to start your dog off to a long life of happiness.

There are lots of different foods out there. And after last year's dog food contamination scare, it's more important than ever to make sure you're feeding your dog great food. We're not suggesting you take out a loan to be able to buy dog food, but here are some suggestions on affordable food that can be bought almost anywhere and are great for your dog!  Here is a simple way how to grade your dog's dog food and if you should change brands today. All the brands mentioned below scored a 90 or above.

Artemis Large/Medium Breed Puppy

Authority Harvest Baked

Authority Harvest Baked Less Active

Advoderm

Beowulf Back to Basics

Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice

Burns Chicken and Brown Rice

Canidae

Chicken Soup Senior

Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice

Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula

Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance

EaglePack Holistic

Flint River Senior

Foundations

Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold

Innova

Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables

Merrick Wilderness Blend

Nature's Recipe

Nature's Variety

Nutro Max Adult

Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice

Nutro Ultra Adult

Premium Edge Chicken, Rice and Vegetables Adult Dry

Pro Plan Sensitive Stomach

Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult

Solid Gold

Summit

Timberwolf Organics Wild & Natural Dry