Thanks. Yes, his growling and scratching are associated with potty breaks. I was wondering if it is territorial or even a signal of dominance to...
He is a reactive boy particularly when on lead. While we have learned together how to redirect and self calm when other dogs are about I am at a...
Sarge came to me with a recommendation from his breeder that I feed him salmon and sweet potato kibble. My vet felt that would be fine. I read...
I thought I would do a short update regarding Sarge. He has matured quite a bit over the last several months, and is fitting into his adult skin...
Hi Daniel, Welcome to a most awesome site on Labradors! We have two dogs, a golden retriever @ 4.5 years and a yellow lab @ just over 2 years....
Jo, I just learned that you and my trainer Ellen Naumann know one another. She is now working in Sedona Arizona, in case you didn’t know. She...
Jo Laurens Thank you so much for this very thoughtful and educational post. I have read all of your recommended articles. Your post and the...
Sarah, Have you read anything about reactive dogs and BAT 2.0 training? My daughter has a very reactive female, almost 3. The Reactive Dog...
Hi Porter, How old was your puppy when you got him? Do you know if he was given any training, and if so what kind? Could some of that...
Hi JBG, I would add one other item to look at. She is young, and as others have said, the walks sound a little long for her, but I would also...
Hi Louwho, It sounds like you are doing everything right. But, if you are still struggling here is the method of training I used for every one...
Hi Vespa, While my Lab Sarge doesn’t do the “eat everything” thing, my Golden Retriever did. My vet suggested a muzzle might help curtail this...
Jacquline I can’t agree enough with the idea of consulting a behaviorist and perhaps engaging one to work with you, after you have Penny assessed...
Thank you Michael, for the very informative answer. I have appointments with the trainer above, with a certified behaviorist/trainer and one...
Hi, Sarge’s “mom” again. I have been researching and digesting information pretty much non-stop since I first posted. I am strugggling to...
Hi Deborah, I have almost always had two dogs. Mostly I have waited for my “puppy” to be somewhere between 2-4 years old before introducing...
Hi Molly’s Mom. My last Golden Retreiver started drooling, and like you I could find nothing obvious. In Sammy’s case it was a cracked tooth...
I currently have one of each. A four year old Golden and a two year old Lab. I love them both beyond belief. My Golden has always been a “softer”...
I am looking for a new trainer as my current one is very pro-neutering. So, while interviewing a trainer by phone (he was recommended by...
Hi Mrjlube. I bet Eddy will be happier going with you. We just returned from a road trip Arizona to Alaska and back with our Sarge and his Golden...
