Why Do Our Dogs Participate In AKC Events?
Here at Laurie and Joe’s Labs, part of our commitment to excellence is having the dogs in our breeding program participate in AKC events. This is more than just a past time for us – we consider this to be a key aspect of ethical breeding. Many of our followers wonder about the reasons we put so much effort into showing or titling the dogs in our breeding program when they are just seeking a companion pet puppy from us. We consider accomplishments in the show ring, competive obedience ring, and in hunt tests to not only show dedication to the breed but it also demonstrate that the dogs in our program meet the standard for health, structure, and temperament. Through this participation, we are able to uphold high standards ensuring […]
A little more about the humans
Laurie and Joe Zalewski are the humans behind Laurie & Joe’s Labs. Laurie is a retired RN whose mission, purpose, and passion is now in changing her puppy buyers’ lives for the better by providing them with a healthy, well socialized puppy. Laurie still utilizes her nursing skills delivering and caring for the puppies during their neonatal period. Joe still occasionally works in the pharmaceutical QA field doing consulting but can mostly be seen at Laurie & Joe’s Labs assisting with puppy deliveries, cleaning the nursery, and washing many loads of laundry.
In their spare time, Laurie and Joe train their dogs in competitive obedience. Being active members of the Merrimack Valley Dog Club, they can be seen volunteering as ring stewards at AKC events.