Many people will have problems with their Labrador's behaviour at one point or another. These can usually be overcome with information, patience and a little support from your forum friends! Here are some of the most common problems dealt with on the main site: Fears and Phobias [li] including seperation anxiety, fireworks, swimming and socialising an adult dog [/li] Over Excitement [li] when excitement causes issues such as barging, knocking over and jumping up [/li] Coping with Naughtiness [li] how to combat naughty behaviour, through planning and training [/li] Resource guarding/growling over food [li] including the vital stages to follow to stop your dog growling [/li] Snatching [li] including shaping, accurate timing and using an event marker [/li] Pestering [li] looking at shared living space, restricting access and expectations of behaviour[/li] Chewing [li] including redirection and the use of crating [/li] Barking [li] including barking at passersby, and how to solve the noise issue[/li] Inappropriate eating is another frequent issue for Labrador owners, we look at two of the most common areas below: [li]Eating rubbish [/li] [li]Eating poop [/li]
Hi there, 2 questions: Does anyone have a dog who is taking anti seizure meds and noticing behavior problems that weren't there before? If yes, is one of those behaviors eating rocks instead of playing with toys? Does anyone have a rock "eater" who is not on anti seizure meds? Thank you
Hi, I'm new to the forum and have a 7 month old Labrador Maremma cross. She is very intelligent, gets lots of daily exercise and clicker reward training. Here is the problem we are experiencing...when she is told no or given the command "come" and chooses not to obey, she is lunging and nipping/biting and showing her teeth to me. It is scary and difficult to stay calm. I give her a time out until she calms down (and I take a breather too). Is this aggressive behaviour? It feels aggressive and I'm worried this behaviour will continue or worsen with age. She is otherwise friendly and obedient. Any suggestions would be wonderful. I'm feeling very frustrated at this point. Thanks!!
Hello and welcome to the forum! When you say, "she chooses not to obey", tell me, how have you trained "come" and "no"?
Thanks for the warm welcome and response. Well, she usually comes when called and this was reinforced with the clicker training classes we did and still practice at home. For example, Kuma will sometimes ignore the command and run back and forth if we are outside and nip and lunge. I have to try to grab her collar or leash to take her inside and she drags her feet like a tantrum. I'm not sure if she is overly excited or trying to take on a dominant role. Also in the evening when it's time for bed, she doesn't want to come when called. If I try to get her to stand up and hold her collar she tries to bite or snarls and won't get up. Another example that occurred recently was that she started pulling at the couch was told no, she nipped and then took a few steps turned around and lunged to bite. Lastly, when we go for walks and she interacts with people and dogs, she will bite at the leash and my arm when we start walking again. Like she isn't ready to go yet and is giving me attitude. Long response but just trying to give some context. Thanks for reading and any insight or advice you may have
Hello....i have a problem with my dog. If anyone can help me with an adivce or smth, i would be gratefull He a mix between a labrador and a golden retiver i think.....2 years of age and he is scared of new people...i meen he is scared until he knows you....how can i make him more braver? More social with other male dogs? Hope you understand what i am describing...
Question just recently I caught my dog staring at nothing just wondering what it is little scared woke up in the middle of the night and was just staring at the wall is there anything wrong with him?
Hello, I have a 3 month old puppy that is exhibit the same behaviour you’re describing. Were you able to figure out how to manage it? I’m grateful for any advice. Thanks, Erin
My puppy sixteen weeks old does the same too. He also barks at me, snarls and bites really hard!! I am in contact with a behaviourist recommended by my trainer. Maybe it is something I am doing wrong. I have had dogs all my life including two labradors and they never behaved like this. I am at my wits end.
