I started taking my boy on short runs from about 13 months. He is about 16 months old now and we are upto about 4.5k Most of the run i do with him...
We started to relax the 5 minute rule with Alfie at 1 yr. I believe gradual increase from there is still required.
Interested and following to see what people recommend. Alfie got attacked by a staffy the other day. had to pull the other dog off him as it had...
Hi Lora Flora. Having a Lab Puppy is very hard work and so many people really struggle especially when you have other responsibilities on top of...
Alfie first walk was off lead. Was so nervous but all worked out well and he's been off the lead every walk since. Make the most of the puppies...
Alfie loves a swim now (but usually waits for us to give him permission) but still walks around puddles and isn't keen at going in garden in the...
Alfie vet is a close friend so she sees him often and keeps a close eye on him. She is also very used to working labs so knows they are usually...
Thanks for the replies guys. sorry for delay in replying i am moving house but have internet at new pad now. so on the purina description alfie is...
Can see the back few ribs. So would deff like to put a few extra pounds on him. Would prefer to stick to dried food if anyone has any...
Hey guys. So Alfie is now 11mo this old and he’s quite a tall dog but he’s v lean. We keep upping his food (feeding him chudleys puppy junior)...
Very cool. will get the mrs to follow alfie is on @justalfiedog .
We feed Alfie chudleys puppy and junior and started off with the middle amount of recommendation from the pack and increased this to the top...
Another plus for Ferminator
Id want to confirm a class was using positive reinforcement. I took Alfie to the dogs trust puppy class and was just what he needed.
I recommend a clip rather than a belt buckle style so much easier to put on on off a wriggling pup whilst the pup is getting used to it.
Alfie was younger but was v nervous about his first couple of walks. So i carried him to the car (which he was used to) and then carried him into...
Sounds like your puppy is pretty normal and doing well. my pup is now 7 months and is now making it through the night most of the time, but was a...
So happy with him. good luck with your girl its worth all the work :)
Thanks Emma i did and have Alfie now 6 months old. he's awesome. thread was just bumped up as i was giving an update.
So just a little update. Alfie is now 6 months old and awesome. we've had chewy moments and a few sleepless nights but compared to some stories...
