I would like to see a copy of the research I quoted above. I suspect the research is confined to Labs who have pedigrees registered with the...
One of the costs of a diminished gene pool that might be of interesting is a shortened life span for chocolate Labs. Based on UK data. I don't...
Hi @Me and my dog I'm not sure what you referring to when you write about sensitivity to changes in the day. But sure dogs can have accidents from...
Hi @Ski-Patroller my dog reacts to dogs on the TV, and is always ready to take on lions.. My other Lab did not show any interest--she realised...
Hi @Carys Your call. I'm sure you will not upset her. I don't want to harp about retractable leads but you might be interested in the following...
Hi @21Vicki02 re toilet training as all training has plateaus, hills and valleys, so do don't expect a continuous trajectory up the training...
Hi Carys I would just explain tha tthe reason you have supplied the harness is that you prefer that a lead should be attached to the harness...
Hi @KirbyHawk75 you will have to teach her to redirect her mouth onto a tug toy. If biting you is self-reinforcing, or you inadvertently reinforce...
Hi @Henry77 i sympahsize with the pursuit of information for its own sake. The world of dogs is an interesting place. I don't place much...
Hi @Henry77 dogs are individuals. The only reliable way of determining how many cups you should feed YOUR dog is to evaluate what is happening to...
Hi @Johnny Walker I think your dog's behaviour not to bite down hard is a result of luck and training by the mother and litter. I was told by a...
Hi @Adamf knowing the breeds of your dog may influence the type of training you will pursue. I have a Lab. I know she has a genetic disposition to...
Hi @mom2labs in order to overcome the reluctance of going in the crate at 15.00, you have to either increase the payoff of entering the crate or...
Hi @Jade, although they are expensive (at least in Australia) you might be interested in the toys made by nina ottosson. The puzzles are...
Hi @Sparklydog do you mean retired seeing eye dog or one that didn't make the grade? How old is the dog? Reason for the organistion letting him...
Thanks Jo. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I'm sorry to hear about your Weim.
Hi @mom2labs my guess is that he is now anticipating that you will lock him in there and that you will go away from him. Labs like to see what is...
Hi @Georgieboy I would ask the original sitter whether she experienced any such problems. If she did, then you know you have a general problem....
Hi @Marc good to hear Make sure she has plenty of puzzles to solve during the day such as Kongs filled with goodies. There are also puzzle toys,...
Many thanks @Beanwood. I very much appreciate your condolences. The Rainbow Bridge is some comfort. When my first Lab died, well over 40 years...
