Hi Zayd, Your issues are covered in the following links https://www.thelabradorsite.com/crate-training-your-labrador-puppy/...
Allocate all or a significant portion of his food for training. Every time he does something you want more of, click or say Yep. Then give him a...
Hi Marcy On things such as your query, I follow the vet's advice. Many things that we can take, cannot be taken by dogs. So, I trust their...
Hi Ansleigh, If I were you I would hire a canine behaviourist to evaluate your dog, and your situation. The behaviourist should give you and your...
Hi Punga, set up some props outside where he is below threshold. Teach him to leave things alone on your prop table. Dog should be on lead. Teach...
I suspect that you have inadvertently reinforced the barking. If you give him attention-tell him for example to stop barking-then you are...
Hi Aileen, before he even thinks about putting the lead in his mouth give him a tug toy to carry. Also start teaching him give--whatever is in...
Hi Sarah, really interesting answer. I've never seen a long-haired Lab. Does one tell the difference between such a Lab and a Golden retriever by...
Hi Emily, there isn't any necessary connection between being intact and boisterous behaviour. When he is chasing, prey drive kicks in. When being...
Could you please explain how you used the treats with the medicine? What treats did you use? High value or what you normally give him? What force...
For an example of Aujla's point, perhaps look at Labs voted as best of breed in shows. I think most of the Lab's there are seriously...
Hi Inga I am not aware of a norm for dogs after finishing heat. The range of behaviours surrounding heat are wide. Perhaps you might check...
Here is a great resource for owners of puppies (and all dogs). The book is called Puppy Socialization: What it is and How to do it by Marge Rogers...
Hi Marcy H. Teach her that she has to take turns in using the pool. She sits on house line tethered to something strong while the other Lab uses...
Hi Karen here is a beginning ... if you are crate training your puppy (and you should be) then get your daughter to interact with the puppy when...
Hi Vicstan Definitely crate train the second puppy. Helps with toilet training. Can help with separation anxiety training. And will give your...
Reminds me of the I-find-this-hat-lying-on-the-praire scene in Dances with Wolves. here is a shortened version: If I had a piece of apple in my...
hI KelseyH The environment is really interesting. Imagine the encyclopaedia of odours at muzzle. What are you doing to compete?
Hi LizzyB23 Buy a heavy ceramic food bowl. She won't be able to pick it up. In order to avoid the splashing about put the bowl on a short table....
Hi Jess_Bushby have you tried a more gradual desensitisation program. Stand 10 metres away from car. Reinforce calmness. Next session try 8 m. If...
