Welcome back to The Labrador Podcast, the official podcast from Tails of Success Labrador Training. In this episode of "The Labrador Podcast," Olivia shares her experiences with Mabel, her 3-year-old working-line black Labrador living by the sea in Cornwall.  Growing up, Olivia always wanted a dog, and when the time was right, she got her very own Labrador. Over the last few years, Mabel has become her beloved companion, soul dog and best friend.  Olivia recounts how Mabel was a lockdown puppy, leading to unique training challenges and the importance of ensuring appropriate socialisation occurred. She emphasises the need for constant training and refinement for Labradors of all ages. Olivia also delves into the realities of Labrador ownership, including some of the challenges Mabel has faced with visitors to the house and encountering strangers. Olivia shares her thoughts on the commitment required to nurture a labrador's happy and fun-loving traits.  The episode concludes with Olivia's passion for nutrition, sharing tips for an excellent diet for Labradors and Mabel's favourite food type. Additionally, listeners can enjoy top nutrition tips to keep their Labradors fit and healthy. The episode offers valuable advice for those finding it tough, emphasising understanding your dog's behaviour and the significance of preventive measures. References: www.AllAboutDogFood.co.uk Eden Holistic Pet Food - Use code MABEL10 for a 10% discount @mabel_thelab - Check out Instagram for Cornish adventures and dog-friendly places to stay and visit. All things dog-friendly in Cornwall (and LOTS of lovely pictures of Mabel) @the_labrador_podcast - find us on Instagram @tailssuccess - Find Tails of Success- Labrador Training on Instagram