Yates Family Labradors

Philly x Rio’s pups are starting to explore!

This week they were introduced to their first tunnel and wobble board. It’s incredible how much confidence develops when puppies are exposed to new challenges at an early age.

We’re already seeing huge growth in curiosity, problem-solving, and independence. These little experiences may seem simple, but they play a big role in raising well-socialized, confident family companions.

The personalities are definitely starting to shine through. ❤️🐾

We’re making the switch to Simparica Trio.

For years we’ve used NexGard and Heartgard for our dogs. After a lot of conversations with our veterinarians at North Oatlands Animal Hospital, we’re moving our program over to Simparica Trio.

There are a few reasons for the change.

First, it’s one chew instead of two. When you’re managing multiple dogs, simplifying things helps ensure nothing gets missed.

Second, it provides protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms all in a single monthly tablet.

Finally, many of our dogs spend time training, hunting, swimming, hiking, or simply being active family companions. Having broad parasite protection in one product makes sense for how our dogs live.

This isn’t a knock on NexGard or Heartgard. We’ve had good experiences with both products. We simply feel Simparica Trio is the best fit for our program moving forward.

As always, talk with your veterinarian about what preventative program makes the most sense for your dog. We’ll continue to monitor how our dogs do with the switch and keep everyone updated.🐾

— Mark Jr.

🐾 Philly x Rio’s First Meal! 🐾

The red crew got their very first taste of puppy mush today, and judging by the pictures, I’d say it was a success! 😆

We always have their first meals on fresh newspaper. It makes cleanup easy while allowing them to explore, play, and inevitably wear some of their food. As you can see, a few pups were convinced the best place to store lunch was directly on their faces! 😂

This is a big milestone as they begin the transition from relying solely on mom to becoming independent little eaters. Full bellies, wagging tails, and sleepy puppies are exactly what we like to see.

Bath time is on the schedule later today, but for now, everyone is enjoying a well-earned nap after working hard at the food bowl.