Todd Garland
Todd Garland founded ChocolateLabs.com and has owned the domain for years. He edits every guide on the site, checks claims against veterinary and peer-reviewed sources, and lists those sources at the bottom of each page.
How Todd works
- Health claims are checked against peer-reviewed studies and veterinary organizations, and every article lists its sources.
- Products are described only as their makers describe them. No invented ratings, test results or prices.
- Health articles say plainly that they haven't yet been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Guides by Todd Garland
Chocolate Lab Breed Guide
- Chocolate Labrador History: How the Brown Lab Went From Culled to Coveted
- Chocolate Lab Size, Weight and Appearance
- Chocolate Lab Temperament and Personality
- How Long Do Chocolate Labs Live?
- Chocolate vs Black vs Yellow Labs: What's Actually Different?
Chocolate Lab Health
- Chocolate Lab Health Problems: What Labs Actually Get
- Ear Infections in Chocolate Labs: Prevention and Care
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers
- Cruciate Ligament Tears in Labs: TPLO, Costs and Recovery
- Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) in Labradors
- Chocolate Lab Exercise Needs by Age
- Chocolate Lab Nutrition: The Essentials
- Lab Weight Management: Body Condition Chart and Weight-Loss Plan
- Health Tests Every Lab Breeder Should Show You
- How Much Does a Lab Cost at the Vet? A Cost Guide
Pet Insurance for Labs
- Best Pet Insurance for Labrador Retrievers
- Is Pet Insurance Worth It for a Labrador?
- Trupanion vs Embrace vs Lemonade: Which Fits a Lab Owner?
Feeding Your Lab
- How Much Should I Feed My Lab?
- Best Dog Food for Labrador Retrievers
- Best Puppy Food for Lab Puppies
- The Farmer's Dog vs Ollie: Fresh Food for a Lab?
Gear for Labs
- Best GPS Collars for Labrador Retrievers
- Best Dog DNA Test for Labradors: Embark vs Wisdom Panel
- Best Toys for Chocolate Labs (Heavy Chewers, Fetch and Puzzles)
- Best Chews and Bones for Labs: Safe Picks for Heavy Chewers
- Best Harnesses for Labs (Including Strong Pullers)
- What Size Crate Does a Lab Need?
- Best Dog Beds for Labs (Especially Seniors)
Training Your Lab
- Basic Commands for Your Chocolate Lab
- Intermediate Training for Labs
- Chocolate Lab Puppy Training: The First 12 Weeks
- Specialized Training for Labs: Retrieving, Scent Work and Dog Sports
- How to Stop Your Lab Pulling on the Leash
- Online Dog Training Courses and Brain Games for Labs
Chocolate Lab Puppies
- Chocolate Lab Puppies: The Complete First-Year Guide
- New Lab Puppy Checklist: Everything to Buy, Phase by Phase
- How to Choose a Chocolate Lab Breeder
- Chocolate Lab Names: 200+ Ideas by Theme
Coat Color & Genetics
- How Chocolate Lab Color Is Inherited
- The Labrador Retriever Breed Standard, Explained for Chocolate Owners
- Silver, Charcoal and Champagne Labs: What the Dilute Gene Does