What do members/mods think about having a "random thoughts" (or similar) thread in Labrador Chat or Dog Chat? I know that I often have dog things...
4 dogs is a nice number! Lucky! Classes are invaluable for training focus and you just learn not to care about how much of a loon you sound like :)
Ok, I've watched the 3 videos, but I'm uncertain about how to apply this to getting the head on the towel. Would I put the towel on my lap and...
Have a read of @charlie 's post on Hattie's PAT work, it's very interesting (in the service dogs sub forum).
Have you tried luring with something really high value initially? For us it was treat in front of the nose, treat to the floor, cover treat with...
You know how it is, mundane things like leaves, fox poo, squirrels etc are exotic when you don't have them!
Yes, this. I didn't even know you could train for this! Xena had conjunctivitis a few weeks ago and in pretty sure more eye drops ended up on her...
The bulk stuff from China is cheaper, but the Kiwi stuff is not. A large knotted bone (currently lasts her 3-4 days) is $9, which Google tells me...
I started formal leash walks probably at 16 weeks, but I'd been training loose lead walking from 11-12 weeks. At 6 months her leash walk is just a...
Rawhide is now part of our late afternoon routine. They're so expensive though, and only last a few days. Still, they satisfy the chewing, so...
Ha, I also thought it was about humans. I started getting grey hairs in my teens. Was 80% grey by my late 20s. Genetics, I hate you. At least dogs...
What a delight to watch! Very few deciduous trees in Wellington, I'm getting leaf-envy.
I almost had a coronary when I saw the price of the Furminator at the pet store, so I bought a cheap brush that has the rubber base and thin wiry...
I'm so sorry to hear about Fidget. These small pets really worm their way into our hearts.
Have you read the crate training guide on the main site? http://www.thelabradorsite.com/crate-training-your-labrador-puppy/ I used this for...
Stinky fish (tuna, salmon, sardines) for high distractions (off-lead, obedience class etc). Cubed chicken/steak/sausages/liver etc for everything...
Orijen large breed puppy.
Xena was on Eukanuba pup until I finished the massive bag. I wasn't unhappy with it, but I wanted to go grain free so I transitioned to another...
Around 16 weeks is when they start to fall out. I never found any lying around (she swallowed them all), I just kept an eager eye on her mouth.
Just spectacular, you are so so lucky to live in such a breathtaking country. LOVE the video of Simba and the bear :)
