I used two crates. Once Odin outgrew the smaller one in the bedroom, he transitioned to a doggie bed without a problem. The bigger one went in the...
I use a fleece blanket and a crocheted blanket. Fortunately my dog isn’t a blanket shredder (he’s more of a digger), so I definitely see where you...
The house line is a great tool. I use one on my 8 month old lab. He just drags it around, but if he gets something he shouldn’t have I can step on...
I’m a volunteer at our local animal control facility, and we always advise adopters that it takes at least 2 weeks for their new dog to...
I don’t have a bed in my pups crate, just a couple of inexpensive soft blankets that he can scootch around to where he wants them. He’s in his...
My pup was 6 months old before he caught on to peeing outside. I’m retired, so I’m able to stay home with him and give him all my attention and...
I’ve had two labs and I used a kennel that would accommodate them fully grown, but had the divider so I could use it when they were small. It...
I’d suggest only letting her have the Kong in the crate. That keeps it a positive association with the crate. I fed my pup all of his meals in the...
Getting a lab through puppyhood is a two year challenge. When my 13 year old choc lab died, I didn’t wait long to get a puppy because I knew it...
My pup hates orange essential oil. If I’m trying to keep him off of something, I either sprinkle the oil on it or cover it with a blanket with the...
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you have several more weeks with a bitey pup. Can you identify any triggers? One of my puppy’s triggers...
I use a lickimat for our pup during mealtimes. I put a half a can of puppy food on it. It keeps him occupied for awhile and I get a peaceful meal.
I got Odin at eight weeks and it didn’t take long for me to realize that petting him was a trigger for him biting. It was several weeks before I...
Doing command training helps me redirect my pup out of those super energy moods. Simple commands work well (come, sit, down). It seems like...
I had Odin neutered at almost 6 months. I did the same for my previous pup who who grew to be a beautiful, happy chocolate lab. There are so many...
I had a smaller crate next to my bed for sleeping and kept it covered except for one side. It worked really well. By the time Odin had outgrown...
Keeping a house lead on my pup Odin has helped. If he gets something I can just step on the leash to get it from him instead of him engaging me in...
Ask about the pup’s disposition. High energy or laid back? Loner or clingy?Fearful or fearless? None of these qualities are necessarily bad, but...
If you are getting a Lab, make sure it’s parents hips have been certified. The breeder should be able to provide the certification for you to...
Is she eating her food quickly? I also give my pup Wellness canned food (great stuff!) and I use a lickimat. It takes him about 15-20 minutes to...
