The dog is 1 yr old! He wants to play. Agree not a dominance issue. You should redirect his energy when he gets excited like that. Use treats or a...
I am sure he is not “attacking” you but playful. It is more about manners and training. Work with him how to walk and return when recalled. Start...
Best form of exercise as with people its low impact on his body. Don’t think you should stop going, particularly if he enjoys it
Seems like normal dog ownership to me. Keep it up, seems you are doing more than most. As you say it pays off at the end if you put in the effort....
Not sure you should to with both but continue training separate. I would however have the same recall signal for sure. That is what I have seen...
Keep it up. Aging working in your favor :-)
All Digs do this at some point and you need to train as Pippa suggested. try changing the environment and level of distraction. Start inside you...
Keep it up. on car we had her in a smaller crate from the start in back of station wagon. No issues and worth having the dog where you need her...
Yes we crate trained her and kept it up until recently. It also helps to settle her and find quite time when kids are all about. In beging until...
Well done. With 6 months will be a different dog for sure, but still some way to go :-) my girl is now 17 months and well settled
Congratulations. You are on the right track. My advice is to stick to the crate. Make sure she is tired before putting her in and stay close. They...
From the start off leash. Puppy still has a tendency to follow you so make it to your advantage
Why does your puppy need to met strangers? All it does make your puppy excited, jump up etc. frankly none of the behaviors you want. You will...
My yard is full of pebbles. Was never a problem and i never used leash to keep away. I am sure your yard has lots of interesting things to refocus...
I find that in general dogs are way to cheap and hence people are willing to take a punt. Hence the pounds are overflowing. Also people don’t incl...
:)Jo, interesting read and views. By default from my own experience over last 6 months I am adapting a similar behavior. Few dog encounters have...
Very important to adhere to these rules no matter what impression your puppy gives you. You are protecting the joints. Labs are larger dogs which...
Bless the beautiful spirit of this dog! You shared a wonderful life together and maybe in the future you will find another companion- most...
Key focus items for me in no order: Recall from day 1 Off leash walking as much as possible Socialization as much as you can Create training...
John touching story. If you want and can handle another dog, I am sure there is a way to get one With the help of this forum. I certainly would...
