Me and my partner will soon be the proud parents to a new Labrador pup. We were just wondering if they're is anything we should know that any you wish you had known before getting your new puppy? Thanks.
Welcome @Daniel.smith from Hattie 10 years and our rescue boy Charlie 6 years. Yes, I wish I'd know everything I know now What are you calling your pup and what colour? x
Hi @Daniel.smith , welcome to the Forum and how exciting to be getting Lenny. The 2 main things I wish I'd done differently with Cassie, now 18 months, are firstly to have handled socialisation differently. I let her have too much attention and fuss from people which led to her thinking it would always be like that, but of course it isn't now she's full grown! But a lot depends I think on the nature of the puppy concerned. And secondly I regret not teaching off lead heel from the outset.
Hi and welcome from me and my two dogs . I wished I had enjoyed the puppy stage more , relaxed more and not got so stressed about things . They grow up so quickly , so enjoy Lenny , at every stage .
Thank you for you input we will definitely take what you have said into consideration and think heal is a good command to teach.
Thank you. Myself and girlfriend are looking forward to having Lenny in the family. And are already talking like he is our child.
Welcome to you Two things - Get the Happy Puppy Handbook and this - https://www.thelabradorsite.com/what-to-expect-of-a-new-labrador-puppy/ .
Hi and welcome 2 things I can't stress enough are socialisation skills and get them used to all and every household noises. I know this is the 3rd point to take note of but train train train. Then she will be a happy stress free dog too x Good luck
Please please please don't think of the pup as a child/baby. I made massive mistakes when I got my first lab pup. It's not a child/baby in the slightest, I mean this in the kindest and nicest of ways. Please read up on this as I created a mound of problems by cuddling too much, allowing her to have her own way and letting her rule the roost. Love her, hug her and welcome her but do not let her rule the roost. Big trouble little china
Yes I see what your saying. and we have read a lot of books and blogs and have dogs in the family,some of them labradors. And have made the appropriate changes in our house and house hold to welcome our new pup. Thank you for your advice.
This is very good information and we apretiate what you have to say. And how have you got round this issue? Thanks
