Re: Jumping up at strangers on walks Yes, it is hard isn't it? I do pop her on her lead but it means she gets no opportunity to play with other...
My 18 month old lab is very very excitable. So far, so normal. When I used to take her out on off lead walks she would run up to every dog she met...
Re: Itching after swimming in river I bet it was nettles! They are really potent at this time of year and it was mainly on her pads & legs!...
Hi, my 18 month old black lab loves swimming (obviously) but today we went to a different stretch of river than normal and about 30 mins later she...
Re: A Sad Story....But getting better So, so sorry to read this sad thread. Put the people in your life first, not the dog is all I would say.
Re: When will it get better!? You are so right, I too focus on everything I/molly does wrong and not on the good stuff - she isn't aggressive,...
Re: When will it get better!? I have the total recall book, and am working through it, no success so far! Recall great except when hurtling...
Feeling so frustrated today and wondering why everyone else seems to have a normal dog and mine is such a struggle! 18 month old female lab,...
My (nearly) 18 month old lab has never had wonderful recall when other exciting dogs are around, but it was at the point where I was happy with...
Re: My dog knocked someone over today You are all making me feel much better! I thought Molly was some crazy dog bowling ball! I do have public...
Re: My dog knocked someone over today Yes, I think as Molly has got older and better behaved on walks I have relaxed (maybe too much!) about...
:-[ thankfully, no harm done although the person in question was badly winded. My lab was playing with their dog and she just bowled into the...
Re: Constipation Thankfully a proper bowel movement today x2 so didn't have to phone the vet! Thanks for the advice, makes me glad I joined this...
Today will be the second day my lab (15 months) hasn't managed to open her bowels. Have fed wet food instead of normal dry and added olive oil to...
Re: Still nipping at 15 months Great, I will do that. I would understand if someone asked the same of me. I am hopeful she will grow out of it,...
Re: Still nipping at 15 months Thanks for that, what would you recommend when I am out on a walk with her and other dog owners put their hands...
Hi all, I'm new to the forum and a first time dog owner (although always had labs around when I was growing up). I have a problem with my 15 month...
