@LesC You might be interested in the second episode. Lots of interesting ideas about training for distraction, albeit in the case of a different...
I assume you are attending a positive reinforcement class. I would not feed him before you attend the class. You will need your dog to be very...
You admit that your dog has separation issue. She can't be left one day, let alone 3 days.
Did you do the music, @Jo Laurens ? Nice touch. I was expecting the traveling wilburys. But heard 1950s sounds instead.
Congratulations Jo. Onwards and Upwards Michael
Hi @Cambie’s Mum Welcome to the forum. I am sorry to see that you are getting so much conflicting opinions. Maybe you need to consider whether...
That is not true, if one is concerned with the welfare of the dog. If the puppy is taken from the mother too early, say at 6 weeks or earlier,...
Hi @Lottie1208 Your anti-destruction training consists of crates training. https://thehappypuppysite.com/crate-training-a-puppy/ During the...
Hi @Gigi R I suggest you find a trainer who can teach you and your dog the BAT protocol. https://grishastewart.com/professional-directory/
Hi @Simba2017 There isn't one recommendation. The Guide Dogs of Australia get their puppies at 7 weeks. But they have special facilities set up...
Hi @leemyka He is a lovely looking Lab. Although it is hard to tell from some of the photos, photos 4 and 5 offer a clearer view. I agree with...
Hi Natalie, I suspect that this sentence is very revealing. My hunch is that he sleeps during the day and wants to play rather than sleep more...
Shaping is mentally stimulating and will help to tire your dog. Why not teach go to mat using shaping? If you've already taught that one, then...
Hi @leemyka Lee, can we see a bird's eye view and side on view of Bruce please? It's a bit hard to see the figure he cuts from the photograph.
Hi @BacktoBlack Oh no, don't feel bad. You are now better informed. As I said you're dog is outside the socialisation period. So playing close...
Hi @Paul Glassbrook I'm not sure what you have tried. If he pulls, then change direction 180 degrees, when he is near you say Yes and give...
Hi @leemyka Lee, did you check the details in the following thread/post? https://thelabradorforum.com/threads/posting-a-photo-from-imgur.12177/...
Should have had them on house lines. From your description you should not have allowed the bullying of your dog. And so with this dog, no I...
Hi @leemyka I can't see the images.
Hi @Madone @sarah@forumHQ asked for the references. I don't think the two references represent an authorative source. As you indicate,...
