First time owning a pup

Discussion in 'Labrador Chat' started by Shekar, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. Shekar

    Shekar Registered Users

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    Hi, I am new to forum as well as owning a pup. I am from India.

    I am here to seek few suggestions before I go in for a pup and later to look after the pup

    As I understand from various forums, any dog breed can be trained if properly raised from puppy food.

    Though I am fond of labs, I need to know following because these are my basic requirements to own a pup other than being a companion and a friend

    1. I do understand labs are friendly with strangers as well, so that being the case, will my lab protect me if I am attacked or threatened on a walk !

    2. Knowing stranger friendly attitude of lab, will it prevent my home from burglary
     
  2. Edp

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    Hello, within the breed you will have personality differences but if you 2 objectives are very important to you perhaps a lab is not the best dog to meet your needs. I doubt my lab would protect me when out. She would shy away from any threat verbal or physical. She barks if anyone comes to the house, but if I was not in and the intruder saw her, I doubt that would stop them. I think Meg is a pretty typical lab. Good luck with your search.
     
  3. 5labs

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    Some of my labs would definitely protect me if I was attacked. Some of the probably wouldn't. One of them would either not notice, laugh, or join in :).
    Regarding breaking in, most of them would bark, but none of them would prevent a burglary.
     

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