Just Labs Magazine

20/04/2026

Twenty years ago, when Michelle Ludwig, MD, MPH, PhD, was in her medical residency, her husband Jonathan was traveling and had a serendipitous airport encounter with a Lab. The dog was wearing a Canine Companions vest with a “Hearing Service Dog” patch. Since his wife was deaf, he asked the handler about what a hearing dog does. He was so impressed that back at home, he secretly submitted an application on his wife’s behalf for a hearing dog with the nonprofit. Canine Companions

Life-changing Hearing Service Dogs Marguerite and Pam. by Jen Reeder Twenty years ago, when Michelle Ludwig, MD, MPH, PhD, was in her medical residency, her husband Jonathan was traveling and had a serendipitous airport encounter with a Lab. The dog was wearing a Canine Companions vest with a “Hea...

14/04/2026

This issue celebrates our 25th anniversary. That’s a long time in the magazine business, especially with one so focused on a single subject – our incredible Labrador retrievers. It’s true that the individual lives of Labradors and what they are capable of – both in what they can do and how they belong and interact with their families – are many and varied. But putting all of those variances aside, it still comes down to this one wonderful breed. Continue reading: https://justlabsmagazine.com/cheers-25-years-just-labs-magazine/

09/04/2026

What can you expect to read in our anniversary issue? Visit https://justlabsmagazine.com/may-june-2026/ for the full table of contents, including links to a couple articles.

A Special Note From the Editor Read more A Dog of Many ColorsWell, three, actually.by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. A Hockey Star is BornMeet Maxy, one “cool” Lab.by Kendle Frank In Their DebtHearing with heart. Read moreby Jen Reeder In Tribute Labrador CuriositiesJust wanna have fun.by Paula Piatt The...

07/04/2026

The May/June 2026 issue, about to print, is our 25th anniversary issue. Thank you, dear readers, for your support and enthusiasm!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter!

23/03/2026

“Happiness is a warm puppy” – Charles Schulz ❤️

20/03/2026

More like the Breed of our Heart.

19/03/2026

If you live anywhere that encounters a lot of snow, like our home base of Traverse City, Michigan, we would love to see your Labs in winter photos! Please share them here or feel free to send them in as a potential subscriber photo to [email protected]. Thanks!

17/03/2026

Aren't we lucky to have our Labs in our lives? Happy St. Patrick's Day! ❤️

05/03/2026

Order your 2026 Labrador calendars, only until March 9th! Visit https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/list/group/98 to send away for yours.

24/02/2026

A rescued Lab excels as a seizure alert dog for an adventurous woman.

A rescued Lab excels as a seizure alert dog for an adventurous woman.by Jen Reeder Opening photo: Paula Peterson meeting Wrangler for the first time. (Photo courtesy of Medical Mutts) Paula Peterson was sipping a cup of coffee, waiting for her husband to meet her, when a man and his service dog walk...

18/02/2026

What will you be reading in the March/April 2026 issue? Read the full table of contents on our website.

Training the Ho-Hum Lab8 tips to improve the uninterested attitude.by Jake Smith Citizen LabIs your training unbalanced?by Amy Dahl How Smart?Three types of canine intelligence.by Hailey Hudson Reasoning Their Way to Fun and GamesThese dogs…by Steve Smith In Their DebtTravels with Tyrus.by Jen Ree...